Getting Back on Track Through Exporting Seminar

Exporting can be a challenging journey for new exporters, expanding exporters, and experienced exporters. The process requires patience, diligence, and a keen understanding of global market trends. While there are some common steps involved in exporting, there are also different steps for exporters at different stages of the journey. Throughout the seminar, you'll learn how to navigate the complex world of exporting, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage opportunities for growth from public-sector agency subject matter experts.

This seminar is specifically designed to provide valuable insights and practical strategies to New Exporters, Expanding Exporters, and Experienced Exporters.

As a New Exporter, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin. This seminar will guide you through the basics of exporting and help you develop a strong foundation for your export journey.

For Expanding Exporters, this seminar will help you optimize your current export strategy and explore new markets to take your business to the next level. You'll discover the keys to success in building a global network of customers and expanding your reach.

For Experienced Exporters, this seminar is the perfect opportunity to refine your export strategy and gain insights into the latest practices and trends in the industry. You'll have the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other experienced exporters and learn from their successes.

Speakers: Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) including:

• Washington State Department of Commerce

• U.S. Commercial Service - Seattle

• Washington State Department of Agriculture

• Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (Tentative)

• Washington Small Business Development Center

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Seattle District Office & Office of International Trade

• Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington

• Export-Import Bank of the United States

Event Co-Sponsors: Washington MBDA Business Center and Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT)

Event Venue Host Sponsors: Tacoma Community College and William Factory Small Business Incubator

Established in 2013, following a National Export Initiative (NEI) mandate to do more to support international trade, the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT) is an award-winning collaborative team of local, state, regional, and federal export assistance agencies who provide you with the tools and resources you need to sell internationally.

The U.S Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only Federal Government agency solely dedicated to the support of minority businesses enterprise. Operated since September 2016 by City of Tacoma, Washington MBDA Business Center is one of 35+ centers nationwide who provides technical assistance and strategic business consulting to established minority-owned businesses in Washington State.