LOCAL TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ASSIST U.S. EXPORTERS INCREASE SALES

Ex-Im Bank to Host Exporter Seminar October 16th in Dallas, Texas - Vice Chairman Eduardo Aguirre to Deliver Luncheon Remarks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2003
Media Contact Name/Phone
Niki Shepperd (202) 565-3200, E-mail: seminars@exim.gov

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), the official export credit agency of the U.S. Government, will hold an exporter seminar for companies in the Dallas, TX, area who wish to learn more about increasing their export sales and growing their international business. This is a must-attend event for any exporter. The event will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at the Westin Galleria Hotel.

Ex-Im Bank Vice Chairman Eduardo Aguirre will deliver a keynote luncheon address about the market opportunities for U.S. small and medium-sized businesses to enter new markets with Ex-Im Bank financing.

The one-day seminar is an interactive event that uses case studies and classroom discussions to facilitate the attendee's understanding of the varied and dynamic trade financing products and services offered by Ex-Im Bank. Attendees will learn how to obtain working capital loans to fulfill foreign sales orders, offer competitive terms to overseas buyers, minimize risk in emerging markets, protect against buyer default as well as how to enter new international markets with Ex-Im Bank's assistance.

EVENT : Trade Financing Solutions Symposium for small &
medium-sized U.S. exporters
DATE : Wednesday, October 16, 2002
LOCATION : Westin Galleria Hotel
13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas
TIME : 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
COST : $195 (includes luncheon and materials)
TO REGISTER : On-line registration is available by logging onto http://www.exim.gov and click on seminars link or you may call (202) 565-3912 or fax your application to (202) 565-3723.
SPONSORS : Ex-Im Bank and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Exporters interested in learning more about the seminars may call Ex-Im Bank at (202) 565-3912 or visit the Ex-Im Bank website (www.exim.gov).