To promote International Trade to small, minority and women-owned businesses in New York, as well as strengthen and increase exporters’ international competitiveness, the Jamaica Business Resource Center (JBRC), along with the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), HSBC Bank, and the U.S. Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, will hold an important seminar:
“Financing Your Export Transactions”
Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
JBRC, 90-33 160th Street, Jamaica, New York
Export-Import financing is one of the most important factors in successful international sales transactions for both existing and potential exporters. This seminar will explore important financial model opportunities available to small business owners. Prominent guests and Industry experts will discuss export-financing specifics, provide necessary know-how on Export-Import procedures and explain transactions that often present considerable challenges to even larger and better capitalized companies.
The event will provide an excellent forum for those who participate in International trade to work together in partnership to further the growth of your businesses through exporting. We are pleased to invite you to take part in this process of exchanges, learning, networking, and marketing among other exporters and industry professionals.
Featured Panelists:
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Ms. Judy Gilbert, Outreach Coordinator for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses, OPIC
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Senior Bank Representative, CITI Bank
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Senior Bank Representative, HSBC Bank USA
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David A. Román, International Trade Specialist, Harlem U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
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Mr. Timothy H. Marshall, President and CEO of JBRC, and Mr. Damir Hubana, Senior Business Advisor on International Trade, JBRC
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Special Guest: Mr. Brian Gurski, Director, Small Business Development Center, LaGuardia Community College
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
While there is NO cost to participate in this seminar, advanced registration is required. Please see attached reply form, complete and return as instructed. Questions? Please call the JBRC at 718-206-2255 for any additional details.
Registration Flyer - Financing Your Export Transactions