Join us in-person and hear from federal financing experts – Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)* and the Small Business Administration (SBA)** Office of International Trade, as they discuss resources and tools to expand financing opportunities for US companies who want to grow their exporting capacity and revenues.
You will learn how:
- EXIM guaranteed loans help your customers increase their export capacity
- EXIM’s export credit insurance helps your customers get paid by foreign customers
- SBA’s Working Capital Pilot Program now supports both domestic and international contracts under one line of credit
- SBA’s working capital program can turn a purchase order into working capital before shipment
- How SBA and EXIM work together to turn foreign accounts receivable into collateral that can be used to increase a working capital line of credit
Who should attend?
Relationship Managers, Business Development Officers, Credit Analysts, Loan officers, and any interested employees from:
- Regional Banks
- Community Banks
- Certified Development Financial Institutions providing working capital lines of credit
- Credit Unions
- Businesses who are seeking export-related working capital
Date
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time
8:30 am – Registration & breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 am Program
Location
IN-PERSON EVENT
World Trade Center St. Louis
120 South Central Ave., Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63105
Speakers
Mariel Huasanga, Regional Director, Central Region, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Mark Klein, Managing Director, Lender Accounts, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Ursula Wegrzynowicz, Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
Fees
Complimentary but registration is required.
*EXIM Bank is a federal agency and the official credit agency of the United States with a mission of supporting American jobs by facilitating the export of U.S. goods and services.
**The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Through their Office of International Trade, they help enhance the ability of small businesses to compete in the global marketplace.
Sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development, International Trade & Investment Office.