Washington is a trade-dependent state with 40% of jobs tied to international trade. Join us as we explore reaching the global marketplace with successful exporting businesses and trade-related organizations.
Join the Small Business Development Center and Washington State Export Trade Support for an afternoon to learn about international trade and the resources available to Washington State businesses.
Keynote is Vern Jenkins International Trade Specialist for Washington Small Business Development Center. Vern is the 2019 State Star for Washington and has received the Program of Excellence Award by NSABITE for his Outbound Trade Events to South Korea, Japan, China, Macaw and Hong Kong.
- Session I: Success Stories and Adventures in Exporting
Moderated Panel of exporting companies share their success and challenges - Session II: Trade Assistance You Should Know About
Learn about resources from exports from SBA Office of International Trade, SBA, WA Export Finance Assistance Center, WA Department of Commerce, Freight Forwarder.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29; 11:30 a.m. Check-in: 12 – 5 p.m. Luncheon & Sessions
WHERE: Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St, Federal Way, WA 98003 (map below)
REGISTER: fedwaychamber.com/exports
COST: No cost to attend; however, registration is requested.
Organizations presenting:
- Washington Small Business Development Center
- Washington Export Finance Assistance Center
- SBA Office of International Trade
Expeditors:
- Washington State Department of Commerce
- Washington State Department of Agriculture