The US Small Business Administration (SBA), in partnership with the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT), will be presenting a FREE half-day Workshop specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. At the workshop, you will be able to discover the tools and resources to get your products overseas, learn about shipping & logistics, and grow your business in qualified international markets.

DATE–Wednesday, September 6

Time–Noon – 5 p.m

Location –Lacey Timberland Library

500 College St. SE

Cost—FREE!

To Register–Call 360-491-3860

Visit www.TRL.org

Here is the agenda:

Wednesday | September 6

12 – 1 p.m.

Check-in & Networking

Meet the experts at the Export Resource Fair

1 – 1:15 p.m.

Welcome & Introduction

1:15 – 2 p.m.

Start With a Plan

Learn how to develop an export business plan & identify and validate international markets

2 – 3 p.m.

Meet Your Match

A panel discussion on how to find qualified buyers, agents & distributors

3 – 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 – 4 p.m.

Get Your Products Overseas

Learn about international shipping and logistics

4 – 5 p.m.

Get Paid & Finance for Growth

A panel discussion on how to get paid, mitigate risk & obtain financial opportunities for exporting