Eric John (Easy E) Matherne
June 16, 2009June 18
June 18, 2009Free seminars are being offered by the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority for exporters and lenders on Tuesday, June 23, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.
The seminars are intended for manufacturers, service providers, wholesalers, distributors and trading companies.
The first class, running from 8:45 to 11 a.m., covers how the Export-Import Bank and U.S. Small Business Administration finance export sales orders; the process of completing an application for financing from the Ex-Im Bank; special financing products for environmental exports, and enhancements for small, women-and minority-owned businesses, among other topics.
The second seminar, conducted from 1:30 to 4 p.m., covers tapping foreign market information from 84 countries; offering competitive credit terms to foreign customers; reducing product and overhead cost, and matching funds for international marketing.
Presenters include representatives from the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Small Business Administration, New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center, and Southern United States Trade Association.
To reserve a seat, call (985) 873-6890 or e-mail intern@tpeda.org.
