Building Bridges to Global Markets
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Building Bridges to Global Markets
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Building Bridges to Global Markets: Upcoming Events
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Find a local event near you, or take advantage of other national and international events dedicated to helping businesses expand internationally.
American Indian Reservation Summit | Las Vegas, NV | March 11-14
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RES 2024 | Las Vegas, NV | March 11-14
RES 2024 is the Summit to attend for those looking for high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around American Indian Enterprise.
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is embracing STRENGTH IN UNITY for the 2024 Reservation Economic Summit. The event features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEO’s on a national platform.
Join the U.S. Commercial Service at RES for Building Bridges to Global Markets. This three-panel program will offer exporting expertise to those who attend. Join the U.S. Commercial Service at RES 2024 to learn more about:
- Trade finance and access to capital;
- Exporting essentials and available resources;
- Resources to grow your business;
- And access to international buyers.
Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber Spring Summit | Detroit, MI | April 18
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The Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber of Commerce is launching a Spring LGBT Business Summit. Focused on the business landscape and contracting opportunities. This will include ways on how to scale our businesses and benefits of LGBT Certification.
We will be inviting local and high-profile speakers and influencers in the business, city and non-profit arenas to present cutting-edge and thought-provoking topics focused on Supplier Diversity, Use of social media, small business marketing and professional services contracting.
Matchmaking sessions will be presented by Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC).
U.S. Hispanic Chamber Legislative Summit | Washington, DC | April 22-24
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
U.S. Hispanic Chamber Legislative Summit | Washington, DC | April 22-24
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
USPAACC CelebrAsian Business Conference | Atlanta, GA | May 29-31
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
USPAACC CelebrAsian Business Conference | Atlanta, GA | May 29-31
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
Building Bridges for Women in Global Trade | Los Angeles, CA | June 13
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
Building Bridges for Women in Global Trade | Los Angeles, CA | June 13
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
National Black Business Conference | Atlanta, GA | August 21-24
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
National Black Business Conference | Atlanta, GA | August 21-24
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta | Greensville, MS | September
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
Rural Building Bridges at the Mississippi Delta | Greensville, MS | September
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
National Veteran Matchmaking Conference | Detroit, MI | November 8-9
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The U.S. Commercial Service’sBuilding Bridges to Global Marketsbrings in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources. In 2024, we’re teaming up with some of our GDEI Strategic Partners to bring the Building Bridges to Global Markets program to the following annual conference:
National Veteran Matchmaking Conference | Detroit, MI | November 8-9
For additional information, please contact Gabriela Zelaya.
Read the Press from Recent Building Bridges Events
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Thank You for Joining Us At Our Recent Programs!
Baltimore, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Jackson, MS | Houston, TX | Cleveland, OH | Phoenix, AZ |Norfolk, VA |Spartanburg, SC | Greensboro, NC | Seattle, WA | Puerto Rico | San Diego, CA | Los Angels, CA |St. Paul, MN |Kansas City, MO |Cincinnati, OH |Louisville, KY: September 21
Read the Press From Recent Building Bridges Events
- El Nuevo Dia:Secretario adjunto de Comercio federal busca alentar las exportaciones de Puerto Rico
- El Vocero:Buscan impulsar la exportación en Puerto Rico
- Cleveland.com:Cleveland Export Forum Part of Nationwide Effort to Build Bridges to Global Markets: Arun Venkataraman
- The Clarion Ledger:Venkataraman Encourages More Exporting for Mississippi. Find Out Where We Stand.
- Houston Chronicle:How a Top U.S. Trade Official is Helping Minority-owned Houston Businesses Expand Their Exports
- Latin Opinion: Building Bridges to Markets GlobalNew Initiative to Promote Exports
- Times Leader: Federal Program Encourages Small Businesses to Enter Global Markets
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