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Passport to Exports: Fostering Global Trade Success

October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am 12:00 pm

Are you looking for a way to grow your business and reach new markets? Do you want to learn how the U.S. government can help you succeed in international trade? If so, you donโ€™t want to miss this webinar!

World Trade Center Savannah and the U.S. Commercial Service are hosting a webinar on how exporting can boost your companyโ€™s performance and competitiveness. You will discover how to access free resources, identify and enter new markets, find credible partners, develop a digital strategy and much more!

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerceโ€™s International Trade Administration. They have a network of trade professionals in more than 250 locations worldwide who can help you navigate the complex international trade process.

The webinar will cover topics such as:

  • Free export services for U.S. companies
  • Target market identification and market accessibility
  • In-country partner identification and vetting
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Cross-border digital strategy โ€“ website Gglobalization
  • U.S. export controls
  • International financial considerations/assistance/tools/strategy
  • Shipping/logistics
  • IP protection and other legal considerations

Participation criteria:

Companies must be 95% American-owned and formed under U.S. law. A minimum of 51% of the product or service content should be American (based on COGS). If the company is interested in exporting another companyโ€™s products and services, it must have documented exclusivity to do so (applies to consultants, trading companies and other intermediaries). The company should have a website that details the products and services the company wishes to export.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Antwone Mohammed for more information.