SBA offers $30M to promote exports
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is inviting states and U.S. territories to apply for part of $30 million in Phase II State Trade and Export Promotion initiative grants.
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The Departments of Commerce and Agriculture help hundreds of small-and medium-sized businesses every year. In the past year, the two agencies have helped Washington businesses achieve over $207 million in export sales. Last year, the state allocated $3 million to support six new export training programs through partnerships with local government and higher education institutions.
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Department of Commerce Posts New Video Previewing Anderson Hay & Grain
Washington State is opening doors and developing pathways to foreign markets for our state's companies and products. Watch Washington companies success stories and listen to their firsthand take on the value of exporting. Find out how the State of Washington can help your company. For more information go to...
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U.S. exports to China boom, despite trade tensions
In almost every U.S. state and congressional district, exports to China have grown exponentially. Whether it’s pecan farmers in Georgia, plastics producers in Virginia, airplane makers in Washington state or scrap-metal dealers in places as diverse as Texas and New York — all have seen a boom in exports to China.
But as impressive as the...
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Ready, Set, Export - Bellingham, WA
FOCUS AREAS
- Achieving Export Readiness
- Managing Export Compliance
- Evaluating Export Markets
- Entering Export Markets
- Growing Exports
- SWOT Analysis
Topics Covered
- International Markets (Which countries have the highest demand for my product? How do I find international buyers?)
- Financing (How do I pay...
DATE: Wed, June 27, 2012 - 8:00 AM
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Moss Adams, LLP - 2200 Rimland Dr. - #330, Bellingham, WA
Pre-registration is required | Enrollment is Limited
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Highline Community College has long been a front-runner in providing quality education in the Pacific Northwest. The college has developed a comprehensive online training program to assist small to medium businesses learn everything they need to know about getting started in exports. Enroll now →
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