Tulare, CA – The International Agri-Center® will host a free International Export Forum on Wednesday, October 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendees will learn how to increase their company’s foreign sales while meeting with officials from several trade and exporting agencies.
Export Forum Agenda
1:30 p.m. Registration
2:00 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:15 p.m. Panel Discussion with Agency Officials: “How We Help”
3:15 p.m. Bank Representative
3:30 p.m. Terri Hicks, director, Business & Entrepreneurship Center
3:45 p.m. Panel Discussion: “Success Stories from Business Owners”
5:00 p.m. Networking Reception
The forum will begin with a panel discussion, “How We Help”, with several agency officials who will discuss how they can assist businesses with exporting opportunities. Agencies participating in the panel include: the Center for International Trade; Export-Import Bank of the United States; the Bakersfield & Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Centers, Department of Commerce; and Kay Mardon, International Trade Officer, U.S. Small Business Administration.
A second panel discussion, “Success Stories from Business Owners”, will begin at 3:45 p.m. with: Joel Seal of BW Implements; Glen Roberts, Bakersfield & Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Centers, Department of Commerce; and Larry Dixon, lead consultant, Center for International Trade.
There is no cost to attend the International Export Forum. Registration is recommended by email to: Lisa@FarmShow.org.