We are delighted to announce that Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is partnering with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on an initiative to facilitate export-led growth for small businesses. United States Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Executive Vice President of Goldman Sachs and Chairman of the Goldman Sachs Foundation John Rogers,...

Agenda: - Welcome & Introduction (3-5 min), Susan Hettleman - Defense Advocacy Introduction and Interagency Partner Roles (15 min), Barbara Farrar & Sam Leon - Update & Changes, AC Speaker 1 (15 mins), Barbara Farrar & Sam Leon - Behind the Defense Advocacy Curtain (20 min), Shari Stout & Gary Rand, Moderated by Susan Hettleman...

Import & Export Agent Training March 1 through May 26, 2022 (Online) Whether a small business startup or an established business with years of experience, employees who are up to date on importing and exporting requirements are highly sought after to assist employers with compliance regulations established by U.S. regulatory agencies. NJCU’s Center for Workforce...

Join us to learn what you need to know about exporting your products and/or services. The World Is Open for Your Business! - In this presentation, Susan Widmer, the director of the U.S. Commercial Service, Northern New Jersey, and an export expert, will help you discover the possibilities for exporting your products or services. March...

Cross-Border eCommerce This webinar will provide practical tips to help U.S. exporters position their companies for success when selling via eCommerce channels to international customers. What we will discuss: • Making website changes in under an hour that can increase viable traffic by up to 20% • Maximizing growth in leads and increase web traffic...

Nearly every day over the past 2 years, companies have had to manage issues that they’ve never planned for. The pandemic continues to contribute to high levels of uncertainty in the workplace, making it increasingly challenging to recruit and retain employees. Companies in all industries have been impacted by what's become known as the Great...

Webinar Series: PFAS Mini Boot Camp for Exporters Registration is FREE but, pre-registration is required: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=2QEK The U.S. Commercial Service invites you to join a FREE webinar series designed to inform exporters and manufacturers about potential PFAS risks affecting their business. PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) are a diverse and ubiquitous group of man-made chemicals...

In a more competitive and volatile higher education sector, U.S. universities and higher education institutes are facing new challenges to Chinese international student recruitment. But some U.S. educators are looking forward to future growth thanks to long view planning targeting the critical Chinese student demographic. We talk to U.S. educators about the game-changing strategies that...

The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) seeks companies like yours for products and solutions in critical infrastructure. The 3SI countries plan to spend more than $200 billion in infrastructure to increase interconnectedness, including rail (passenger and cargo), public transportation (highways and roads), ports, oil & gas, telecommunications. It’s time to explore two key questions: where is...

Overview:  Join the Connecticut District Export Council and Robinson + Cole LLP for a dialog on this timely and evolving subject. Topics for discussion include: Objectives: Learn about doing international business in light of recent Russia/Ukraine sanctions. Event Information: An overview of best practices for sanctions diligence; An examination of key considerations for doing business...