Events

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s International Trade Division maintains six overseas offices that help companies prosper in North Carolina by growing revenue through exporting. Once a year, this team of experts goes on the road in North Carolina to bring their expertise directly to you!

Join our partners with the SBA Seattle District Office for a conversation with the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA).

This annual observance demonstrates how LGBTQ+ Americans have strengthened our country, using their talent and their creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. Please join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS), and the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a FREE webinar: Trade & Pride 2023!

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is pleased to join the U.S. Commercial Service’s “Empowering Women-Owned Businesses for Global Expansion” in-person event in Los Angeles, featuring workshops to learn about expanding your business to new markets.

Join local business owners, community leaders, and resource partners for an extensive analysis and forecast of merchandise exports in the Southern California region. From worldwide to local, Cal State Fullerton Economists Mira Farka, Ph.D., and Adrian Fleissig, Ph.D., will provide a detailed account of merchandise exports by total volume, main sectors, and main destination country and region.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is pleased to join the U.S. Commercial Service’s “Building Bridges to Global Markets” in-person event in Los Angeles, California, to share exporting expertise for businesses seeking to expand internationally.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is pleased to join the U.S. Commercial Service’s “Building Bridges to Global Markets” in-person event in San Diego, California, to share exporting expertise for businesses seeking to expand internationally.

According to the 2021 Annual Business Survey (ABS), there were 1.24 million businesses that were women-owned who employed 10.9 million employees and generated $1.9 trillion in receipts. While women-owned businesses have grown, there are specific issues women entrepreneurs face.

Exporting can be a challenging journey for new exporters, expanding exporters, and experienced exporters. The process requires patience, diligence, and a keen understanding of global market trends. While there are some common steps involved in exporting, there are also different steps for exporters at different stages of the journey.

Did you know that 97% of all identified U.S. exporting firms of goods are small businesses, and 59% of all identified exporters have reported exporting to only one country? If you are a business looking to expand to new markets around the world in 2023 but are not sure where to begin, this series is for you.