Congressman Bill Foster's Exporter Forum

Congressman Bill Foster's Exporter Forum

With Special Guest Speaker Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of Export-Import Bank

Learn how to increase your company's international sales

• Find new markets and customers
• Protect against the risk of nonpayment
• Extend credit to your buyers
• Access vital working capital

Preliminary Agenda

9:30 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. Welcome

Remarks

The Honorable Bill Foster (IL-110

U.S. House of Representatives

Program Overview – "Global Outreach for U.S. Exports"

The Honorable Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman & President

Export-Import Bank

10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion – "Other Companies are Exporting, Why Aren't You?"

A moderator-led discussion where panelists describe how their companies use Ex-Im Bank or other government support to grow their business.

11:05 a.m. Panel Discussion with Agency Officials and others – "Resources to Grow Your Exports"

A moderator-led discussion with agency officials who explain how their products and services can help business owners expand their export opportunities.

11:40 a.m. Networking Session

12:00 p.m. Attendees are given the opportunity to meet with federal, state, and local export development officials to ask questions and learn more about how to effectively use government resources.