WORKSHOP ABOUT TRADE AND INVESTMENT FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES  

Organized by the Craig School of Business, CSU Fresno, and the U.S Department of Commerce, with the support of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, U.S. Import-Export Bank, The U.S. Small Buisness Administration, the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Postal Service, the Fresno Center for International Trade Development, the Small Business Development Center, the Latina Business Women Association, the Fresno Area and the Central California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

As minority and women-owned small businesses grow by participating in the global marketplace, they face unique challenges. Lack of knowledge about government programs available to support overseas investment, the scarcity of private sector capital to pursue opportunities abroad, or concern over political risks in emerging markets can prevent minority and women-owned businesses from expanding overseas. The ACCESS to CAPITAL Workshop will address these concerns by providing participants with an understanding of the programs and resources provided by these agencies.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about:  

• The challenges and opportunities for trade and overseas investment.  

• U.S. government programs offering assistance to minority and women-owned businesses planning to go global.  

• The power of strategic alliances in the global economy. 

• Accessing capital for your overseas projects.  

• Resources for developing global partnerships.

• OPIC’s special support for small businesses. 

• Smart shipping solutions for small-medium Enterprises.

One-one-one meetings:  Networking opportunities will be available and participants will be able to arrange one-on-one meetings by clicking in the box in front of each agency.

Please register by October 31, 2008

Speakers will include senior government officials from OPIC, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Commercial Service, Export-Import Bank of the U.S., the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Postal Service, the Center for International Trade Development, the Small Business Development Center, and other agencies who will share their insights and experiences. 

When:  Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM  Conference

1:00 - 3:00 PM One-on-one meetings  

Where:  University Business Center - CSU, Fresno  

Registration Fee:  $45.00 (INCLUDES LUNCH AND ONE--ON--ONE APPOINTMENTS WITH GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES)   Walk ins are welcome on the day of the event!!

How to register:   

To complete your registration, please call 559.278.2352 to pay by
VISA/MasterCard or make your check payable to CSUF Foundation and mail
payment to:

University Business Center
5245 N. Backer Ave. M/S PB 5
Fresno, CA 93740

On-Line registration: Please complete the form below: 

We thank our Sponsors:

• Center for International Trade Development (CITD) - Fresno
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Bank of the West