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CELEBRATING WORLD TRADE MONTH
The Economic Development Collaborative would like to recognize World Trade Month. Observed annually in May, World Trade Month celebrates how international trade unlocks new business opportunities, creates jobs and helps strengthen the United States and global economy.
The EDC is proud to support our community by providing professional technical assistance through our Small Business Development Center. Our NO-COST advising areas include:
- Start-up guidance
- Marketing and Branding
- International Trade
- E-commerce and Social Media
- Manufacturing Assistance
- Legal Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- QuickBooks and Accounting
- And MORE!
If you are in need of assistance for your business please give us a call:
EDC Business Assistance Line (805) 409-9159
SBA Webinars
ARE YOU READY TO EXPORT? MEET THE WESTERN U.S. AGRICULTURAL TRADE ASSOCIATION
May 22 @ 10:00 am
Join SBA this week for a conversation with the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA). WUSATA is a nonprofit funded primarily through the USDA’s Market Access Program that creates opportunities by helping western food and agricultural companies grow internationally through export education resources, business development services, and financial support. This webinar will focus on the resources WUSATA offers, eligibility requirements, and how you can access them as a small food or beverage company. Speakers will provide examples of how companies have found success through our programs and speak to how you can best utilize of these opportunities.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ARE YOU READY TO EXPORT? MEET THE U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE
June 26 @ 10:00 am
Join us this week for a conversation with the Seattle team of the U.S. Commercial Service. The U.S. Commercial Service (CS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration offers companies a full range of expertise in international trade. Learn about the many ways the U.S. Commercial Service can connect you with international markets and support your successful growth through exporting.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ARE YOU READY TO EXPORT? MEET THE EXPORT IMPORT BANK OF THE U.S.
July 24 @ 10:00 am
If you had a box that contained the tools needed to grow your business and increase your profits, wouldn’t you open it? The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) can give you those tools – and help make your export business successful. Join SBA for a conversation with Mitsu Saito, EXIM Business Development Officer for the Western Region, who will provide a deeper dive into the various tools EXIM has available for exporters.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ARE YOU READY TO EXPORT? MEET THE USDA FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
August 28 @ 10:00 am
Do you want to export U.S. agricultural products to emerging markets, but don’t know how to deal with the risk of your buyer being unable to pay? If so, join Collin Bradley, an International Trade Specialist at USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, as he discusses two amazing programs to help you.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ARE YOU READY TO EXPORT? MEET THE SBA OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
September 25 @ 10:00 am
Join SBA this week for a conversation with John Brislin, Export Finance Manager for SBA’s Office of International Trade. As SBA’s office for the support of small business international trade development, the Office of International Trade works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export. Through 21 U.S. Export Assistance Centers, SBA district offices and a variety of service-provider partners, SBA directs and coordinates ongoing export initiatives in an effort to encourage small businesses going global. Join SBA to learn more about SBA export finance programs.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Resources for Businesses
- Santa Barbara County Business Resources CLICK HERE
- Women and Minority-Owned Business Resources CLICK HERE
- EDC Loan has a variety of loan and grant programs for small businesses located in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties CLICK HERE
Meet our International Trade Advisors and Staff
In recognition of World Trade, we would like to recognize some of our advisors and staff! Since the start of 2010, the EDC SBDC has helped generate over $17 billion in revenue for business owners in international trade.
Click on the staff or advisor’s photo to read their full bio and learn more about their background.
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