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Expanding Global Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with Export Import Bank of the United States and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

TUES, FEB 16, 2021

2:00–3:00PM (EST)

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https://webinars.on24.com/EXIM/OSDBU

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About the Webinar

With 95% of global consumers located outside of the U.S., it makes smart business sense to proactively grow your business in international markets. Please join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a brief session about growing your international sales.

Topics Include:

  • Diversifying customer base internationally while minimizing commercial and political risks
  • Services offered by the VA OSDBU which includes virtual business networking events and training
  • An interview with a CEO of a Veteran-Owned business that is exporting globally

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