Export Finance Resources for U.S. Exporters: Financing Growth, Managing Risk, and Expanding Global Markets

Event Details

Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Financing can be a critical factor in turning international opportunities into export sales. This webinar brings together experts from federal export assistance programs and the banking sector to help U.S. businesses understand the financing tools, resources, and strategies available to support global growth.

Hear from representatives of EXIM, SBA, the U.S. Commercial Service, and GBC International Bank on how exporters can access capital, mitigate payment and commercial risks, identify qualified foreign buyers, and structure financing for international transactions.

Topics will include:

EXIM: Export credit, working capital, and financing solutions that help U.S. companies compete internationally and manage foreign buyer risk
SBA: Export finance programs and loan guarantees designed to help small businesses obtain the capital needed to expand internationally
U.S. Commercial Service: Resources to identify international opportunities, connect with qualified foreign buyers, and prepare businesses for successful export transactions
GBC International Bank: The bank’s perspective on structuring export finance, working capital, letters of credit, and financing solutions for international transactions
How to determine which financing resource is right for your business and when to engage lenders and federal partners
Practical strategies for financing growth while managing the risks of international sales

Speakers:

Sandra Donzella — Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)
Pellson Lau — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Richard M. Swanson Jr. — U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. Commercial Service
David Josephson — Senior Vice President, Export Finance, GBC International Bank

Registration Details
This is a virtual event. Please visit the Registration Page to sign up.