| Events |
Upcoming Events 2012-13
| Event | Date | Location |
| Export University 101 | May 23, 2013 | Greenville |
| Export University 101 | Aug. 8, 2013 | Columba |
| Export Documentation and Audit Workshop | Sept. 2013 (exact dateTBA) |
Columbia |
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Export Seminar Series - Colombia
This event has been postponed.
This interactive market briefing with the U.S. Commercial Service in Colombia will include the latest export opportunities,
market conditions for South Carolina companies as well as an overview of the FTA benefits of exporting to one of
America’s leading trade partners in South America. Following the briefing, attendees will receive insight on culture and
communication for successful business in Colombia and Panama.
Export University 101 - Greenville
| Date: | May 23, 2013 |
| Time: | 8:00 am -5:00 p.m. |
| Location: | Clemson Small Business Development Center (Downtown Greenville) 55 E. Camperdown Way Greenville, SC 29601 (parking garage located next door) |
| Cost: | Cost is $65 per person. Includes lunch and an electronic copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting and all training materials. |
| Contact: | Dan Holt, at 704-333-4886 ext 226, email dan.holt@trade.gov or Denis Csizmadia, Greenville U.S. Export Assistance Center at 864-250-8429, denis.csizmadia@trade.gov |
| Description: | Click here for description. |
| Register: | Click here to register. |
| Sponsors: | SunTrust and John S. James |
Export University 101 - Columbia
| Date: | August 8, 2013 |
| Time: | 8:00 am -5:00 p.m. |
| Location: | TBA |
| Cost: | Cost is $65 per person. Includes lunch and an electronic copy of The Basic Guide to Exporting and all training materials. |
| Contact: | Dan Holt, at 704-333-4886 ext 226, email dan.holt@trade.gov or Dorette Coetsee, Columbia U.S. Export Assistance Center at 803-777-2571, dorette.coetsee@trade.gov . |
| Register: | Coming soon. |
A one day workshop on export sales, finance, and logistics solutions. Learn how to compete globally! In this economy you cannot leave any stone unturned. Act now to learn the export basics or brush up on key export topics. At this event, you will:
- Learn Export Sales techniques
- Learn the basics of the letter of credit and other international methods of payment.
- Learn about Pricing Strategies and how to offer financing to your foreign buyers to increase sales
- Learn about the role of the freight forwarder.
- Learn how export credit insurance can be used to decrease risk, reduce transaction cost and increase sales.
- Hear from experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U. S. Small Business Administration, S C Department of Commerce. Learn about government services and how to use the services to increase sales.
- Network and learn from members of the SC District Export Council, business executives who have extensive export experience.
Who Should Attend?
- Companies that are currently exporting but need guidance to further expand overseas markets and sales.
- Companies that are new to exporting and need the tools to begin and avoid costly mistakes.
Export Documentation and Audit Workshop
| Date: | Sept. 2013 (exact date TBA) |
| Time: | TBA |
| Location: | Columbia |
| Cost: | TBA. |