Happy #ManufacturingMonth! (October 2023)
SBA Office of International Trade
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LEAD STORY??
SBA Recognizes Manufacturing Month by Featuring 2023 Regional Exporters of the Year
Each October, we celebrate the resiliency and innovation of US-based manufacturers whose dedication to quality and craftmanship drives growth and jobs. As part of the celebrations, our Acting Associate Administrator Claire Ehmann asked three 2023 Regional Exporters of the Year to join her to share insights on success. Listen to their conversation here.?
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SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY?
October 1st Kicks Off Manufacturing Month: JPS Interoperability Leverages SBA's STEP Grant to Fund International Expansion
With its home in Raleigh, NC, JPS Interoperability Capabilities manufactures land-mobile-radio interoperability gateways for radio communication. Citing SBA's STEP grant as "vital for [their] growth," JPS was able to participate in the 2022 PMRExpo trade show in Cologne, Germany establishing relationships with European distributors and other trade partners. In turn, JPS saw exponential growth in international sales.
To learn how you can apply for grant money to decrease the cost and risk of attending a trade show, check out www.SBA.gov/STEP now. ? ?
IN THE NEWS?
2024 National Small Business Week Exporter of The Year Nominations are Open: Are You The Next Winner?
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Apply now for a chance to be named a state, regional, or national level Exporter of the Year! The nomination window is open now through December 7th and can be found by visiting www.SBA.gov/NSBW. Winners will be recognized as part of the SBA's ongoing annual National Small Business Week ceremonies, that celebrate entrepreneurs from across the country. Read about our 2023 winner, Sciencix, here. Sciencix
Acting Associate Administrator Participates in USMCA Dialogue
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Acting Associate Administrator Claire Ehmann and Director of Trade Policy Christine Brown own traveled to Mexico City to join the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue on September 20-21 which brought together government officials, businesses, and stakeholders from the three countries to discuss ways to improve trade in North America. For more information on SBA's participation, please see the press release.
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Acting Associate Administrator Participates in US-UK Dialogue
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Acting Associate Administrator Claire Ehmann and Senior International Trade Specialist Sarah L. Bonner joined the US-UK Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue on October 4-5 in Indio, California. The Dialogue was the first hosted by a Native American tribe - the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians. In particular, the discussion focused on the needs of tribal, rural, and minority-owned exporters and announced new brochures on doing business in the UK?and via e-commerce. For more information about the event and SBA's participation, please see the press release.
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领英推荐
SBA Enters Strategic Partnership to Support Small Business Exports
SBA recently launched a co-sponsorship agreement with America's SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) and the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) to jointly coordinate a series of export outreach events. These events will target small businesses, counselors, and other service providers. An initial Sept. 26 webinar featured successful small business exporters and their SBDC international trade counselors., including this year's SBA National Exporter of the Year.
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October 19-20, 2023 (Washington DC)
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February 12-20, 2024?(webinar)
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