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SUMMARY:SBA Working Capital and Credit Insurance Masterclass - In collaboration with the SBA Office of International Trade and Trade Acceptance Group LTD
DESCRIPTION:Unlock Your Business Potential: Boost Your Business’ Working Capital with SBA Working Capital Program and Credit Insurance! Join the WBDC’s International Trade Center for an exclusive SBA Working Capital and Credit Insurance Masterclass featuring two industry experts: \n\nUrsula Wegrzynowicz\, Export Finance Manager at the SBA Office of International Trade\, and\nJacqueline (Jackie) Grahn\, Principal at Trade Acceptance Group LTD. Discover how to secure the vital working capital your business needs to thrive and grow!\n\nUrsula will unveil SBA’s game-changing Working Capital Program\, a versatile solution designed to fuel your business growth: \n\nAccess capital for single projects\, multiple contracts\, or ongoing operations\nSupport domestic sales and exports\nEven finance US company sales with overseas drop-shipping to third countries\n\nJackie will demystify credit insurance\, your secret weapon for financial stability: \n\nShield your receivables\, both domestic and international\nSafeguard against customer non-payment\nBoost your business’s liquidity\n\nLearn how to combine these powerful tools to maximize your borrowing potential and supercharge your business operations. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain competitive edge while ensuring peace of mind! \nReady to take your business to the next level? Join us on Thursday\, 11/14\, at 1pm CT\, and unlock strategies that will keep you ahead of the curve – and sleeping soundly at night! \n \n  \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \n \n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/sba-working-capital-and-credit-insurance-masterclass-in-collaboration-with-the-sba-office-of-international-trade-and-trade-acceptance-group-ltd/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,International Trade
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SUMMARY:From Local to Global: Leveraging Resources for International Growth! Series SESSION 2 - In collaboration with the SBA Office of International Trade
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBuilding 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: \n\nExplore the SBA’s cutting-edge Export Finance programs\, specially designed to support growing small businesses\nLearn about powerful financial solutions from the SBA Office of International Trade to support your global journey\nConnect with the WBDC’s International Trade Center experts and discover how to build an effective export strategy for international growth\n\nFrom 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! \nFeatured Speaker: Keith Schlegel \nKeith 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. \nBased 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. \nPrior 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. \nHe 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. \n \n  \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \n \n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/from-local-to-global-leveraging-resources-for-international-growth-series-session-2-in-collaboration-with-the-sba-office-of-international-trade/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,International Trade
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