Press Release
☷Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Announces 2024 Event Schedule to Expand Opportunities for Diverse U S Exporters
U.S. Department of Commerce ( By Press Release office)
Jan 14,2024
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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just announced a bunch of events happening in 2024 that will help diverse U . S . businesses expand their exports . These events , organized by the International Trade Administration and the U . S . Commercial Service as part of the Global Diversity Export Initiative , will connect businesses to international trade opportunities and create more jobs . Raimondo is excited about these events and hopes they encourage businesses to take advantage of the benefits of exporting . Currently , there ' s a small number of diverse businesses participating in international trade , so these events aim to increase awareness and participation . The schedule includes trade missions to India , Latin America , Europe/Eurasia , and Saudi Arabia . Additionally , throughout the year , the ITA will continue its popular Building Bridges to Global Markets event series . These events bring exporting expertise to businesses in underserved communities . They will address common obstacles faced by diverse businesses looking to expand internationally , such as access to capital , managing risk , market intelligence , and finding reliable overseas customers . Building Bridges to Global Markets has partnered with various organizations across the country to offer programs at events like the Reservation Economic Summit , Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber Spring Summit , U . S . Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit , and more . There will also be additional exciting event opportunities added to the 2024 schedule . For updated event information , sign up for the GDEI monthly newsletter or reach out to your local U . S . Commercial Service office . The International Trade Administration ( ITA ) is the go - to resource for American companies competing globally . ITA is all about promoting trade and investment , helping American businesses and workers export and expand globally , and making sure that trade is fair and in line with U . S . laws and agreements . If you want to know more , check out www . trade . gov/export - solutions . They ' ve got all the deets on exports and trade missions .
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