Exporting Opportunities For Small Business

AGENDA

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Sandusky County Office Complex

2511 Countryside Drive Fremont, Ohio 43420 The Ohio Department of Developments Global Markets Division, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County and the Sandusky County Economic Development Corporation will conduct a half day workshop on export opportunities for small businesses in Ohio. Officials from the ODOD, the SBA, The US Commercial Service and Tiffin University will give presentations about the programs and services listed to the right. There is no charge to attend this workshop. To register, contact Amy Matt, Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County (419) 332-1591 or email communications@scchamber.org

8:00 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 9:00 9:40 a.m. Ohio in the Global Economy / Support Programs available from the Ohio Department of Developments Global Markets Division 9:40 10:00 a.m. Why to Export your Ohio Made Products 10:00 10:20 a.m. Export Finance Tools Available through the U.S. Small Business Administration 10:20 10:35 a.m. Break 10:35 10:55 a.m. Export Finance Tools Available through the Export Import Bank of the United States 10:55 11:15 a.m. The Gold Key Matching Service provided by the US Commercial Service. 11:15 11:35 a.m. UPS International Logistics Products 11:35 11:45 a.m. Q&A Session 11:45 12:30 p.m. Networking Reception Who Should Attend This workshop is for business owners and business personnel whose companies are already in business producing a high quality product or service; looking at exporting for the first time or already exporting and want to access the new export initiative programs and services available to them. Why You Should Attend Small businesses account for 70% of U.S. exporters. With the global economy up 3.9% in 2010, now is the time for your company to get involved and improve your sales and profits by tapping into the international market. In this workshop, you will access networks,