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SUMMARY:ESG in the Food and Beverage Industry
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the workshop is to help WBEs working within the Food and Beverage Industry (or hoping to) better understand the importance of ESG to corporations and how Food and Beverage Corporations think about ESG. The topics that will be covered include ESG 101\, Logistics\, Ethical Sourcing\, Consumer Packaged Goods\, and Maintenance\, Repair\, and Operations. \nFind more information here.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/esg-in-the-food-and-beverage-industry/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses
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SUMMARY:Access to Capital Direct Lending Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Securing capital may be an important step in fueling your business’ growth. The Access to Capital team is holding an information session on the Direct Lending Program\, an alternative capital option for good businesses and owners with less-than-perfect credit history. Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the Direct Lending Program\, borrower eligibility and other requirements. Register now!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/access-to-capital-direct-lending-program-information-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
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SUMMARY:BASICS OF GLOBAL MARKETS SERIES - Session 1A: Ready to Go Global?
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service and GloBIS\nThese two consecutive 1-hour sessions will address some of the “Misconceptions and Realities” of exporting and discuss several factors that influence your probability of success. Our goal is to help you determine if you are ready to take the leap from conducting business in the U.S. to embracing global commerce and to provide you with an introduction to export assistance resources. This first Session 1A\, Ready to Go Global? will cover: \n\nExporting: WHY should you consider exporting?\nExport Strategy: HOW should you export?\nExport Screening: HOW do you ensure you are dealing with a reputable company?\n\nFeatured Speakers\n Soraya Hernandez\, M.B.A.\, is the newly appointed WBDC International Trade Center Director. In her role\, Soraya offers business clients direct technical assistance through one-on-one advising and workshops on leveraging international trade for business growth and market expansion. She has deep cross-industry\, multinational/multi-cultural\, operational\, consumer market intelligence\, strategic business consulting\, and business/client development experience. \nHaley Milan is a Senior International Trade Specialist at the U.S. Commercial Service in Chicago\, Illinois\, where she has served the local business community and collaborated with key partners for 10+ years. In this role\, she assists U.S. firms and organizations with international marketing and expanding export sales. She is an active member of three ITA Global Teams – Agribusiness\, Education\, and Trade Americas – and additionally serves as the Deputy Agribusiness Team Leader. \nLouise Kern is the Founder and President of Global Business Information Services\, Inc. (GloBIS)\, a B2B and B2G provider of due diligence on companies and individuals worldwide. GloBIS is a Strategic Partner of the International Trade Administration\, has been providing International Company Profile (ICP) reports to various US Commercial Service offices since 2004\, and is a WBDC and SBA-certified WOSB/WBENC. \n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/basics-of-global-markets-series-session-1a-ready-to-go-global/
CATEGORIES:Exporting/International Trade,In-Person/Classroom Workshop,International Trade
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