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From Local to Global: Leveraging Resources for International Growth! Series SESSION 2 – In collaboration with the SBA Office of International Trade
November 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ready to Take Your Business Global? Join us for Session 2 of the WBDC’s ‘From Local to Global: Leveraging Resources for International Growth’s Series!
Building on our Halloween kickoff session, we’re diving deeper into the powerful export finance resources available to U.S. and Illinois businesses. In today’s interconnected world, international expansion isn’t just an option – it’s a gateway to transformative growth. While going global may seem daunting, we’ve got the roadmap to success. That’s where we come in! – Discover Your SBA Export Advantage:
- Explore the SBA’s cutting-edge Export Finance programs, specially designed to support growing small businesses
- Learn about powerful financial solutions from the SBA Office of International Trade to support your global journey
- Connect with the WBDC’s International Trade Center experts and discover how to build an effective export strategy for international growth
From federal opportunities to Illinois-specific programs, we’ve curated the essential resources to transform your export ambitions into reality. This comprehensive webinar series delivers the insights, strategies, and connections you need to confidently step onto the global stage. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your business’s international potential!
Featured Speaker: Keith Schlegel
Keith Schlegel is an Export Finance Manager with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Office of International Trade, whose mission is to enhance the ability of small businesses to compete in the global marketplace.
Based in the Chicago SBA Illinois District Office, Keith works with banks and SBA Resource Partners throughout Illinois and Wisconsin to increase access to capital for small business exporters. He brings experience in international trade, commercial lending, and supply chain finance.
Prior to joining the SBA, he has 20 years working in the private sector for a couple of financial institutions covering global trade & supply chain finance.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Chicago, IL while majoring in International Studies with a focus on International Political Economies. Keith can be reached on Keith.Schlegel@sba.gov or 312-353-4540.
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
The Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.