 Event Name: FIBA & US Dept of Commerce "Finding Financing for Florida Exports" |
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Friday, November 20, 2009 |
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| Time: | 08:30
- 17:00 |
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Intercontinental Hotel West Miami - 2505 NW 87th Avenue, Doral, FL 33172
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TO SET UP ONE ON ONE MEETINGS PLEASE EMAIL sarah.cook@mail.doc.gov.
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REGISTRATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS ONLY FOR PAYMENT. TO REGISTER FOR THE ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS: 1) Go to: http://www.buyusa.gov/florida/fiba.html 2) Scroll down 3) Review the list of lenders and their criteria (posted in a pdf file). 4) Fill out the form. Only sign up for appointments with those for whom you meet the criteria. Registration for appointments has been extended and will stay open through COB Tuesday, November 17. After the 17th, attendees may be able to get some appointments on-site, but on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Cook at sarah.cook@mail.doc.gov or call at 954.356.6640, ext 13. We will attempt to schedule four appointments for you according to your priorities, at a minimum. To register for the program ($65 per person), click on register button above or contact Vivian Usuga at FIBA vivianu@fiba.net or 305-579-0086. About the Program: How to create an int'l credit policy; How to manage export financing risks How to use credit insurance How to leverage your receivables, Hear actual examples from successful exporters. Who should attend: Florida exporters looking for new ways to finance their exports Bankers interested in expanding their financing of trade exports Why you should attend: Understand what banks are looking for in exporters and international transactions Learn more about non-traditional financing products for exports Meet one-on-one with bankers and trade finance specialists This seminar offers a unique opportunity for exporters and bankers to discuss the many export finance programs offered by local banks and U.S. government agencies. Florida exporters (including small and medium sized companies) will learn about innovative trade finance products, methods of export finance, and will have the opportunity to meet with bankers and trade finance specialists one-on-one. Agenda Summary: Developing an international credit policy Identifying and managing payment risk Selecting an international bank Finding financing for undercapitalized exporters Using export credit insurance Employing receivables financing Finding Financing for Floridas Exporters Miami, Florida November 20, 2009 Hotel Intercontinental Doral 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I. Welcome and Introduction 9:00 a.m. A. Welcome and Introduction US Dept of Commerce FIBA Florida Intl Bankers Association II. Export Finance: Tools for Successful Exporting (Panel and Q & A) 9:30 a.m. A. Creating an International Credit Policy B. Managing Export Risks with Bank Mitigation Tools C. Working with Your International Bank 11:00 a.m. Break III. Export Finance: More Tools for Successful Exporting (Panel and Q & A) 11:15 a.m. A. Finding Transaction Financing for Undercapitalized Exporters B. Using Export Credit Insurance as a Sales/Financing Tool C. Employing Receivables Financing D. Using Payment Enhancement Techniques to Sell to Latin American buyers 12:30 p.m. Luncheon Keynote Speaker: An Export Success Story IV. U.S. Government and Multilateral Programs to Help Close the Trade Finance Gap (Panel and Q &A) 1:30 p.m. A. U.S. Export-Import Bank B. Small Business Administration C. World Bank V. Individual Counseling Sessions with Speakers and Bankers 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. One-on-One Sessions (15 minutes each) |
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