Project Description

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Concurrent Workshops
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Moderator
Alejandra Y. Castillo
National Director
Minority Business Development Agency
Panelists
John P. Ferriter
Communications Lead Office of External Affairs
Inter-American Development Bank
Peggy Philbin
Deputy Chief Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Select USA
Antwan Griffin
Deputy Assistant Secretary
International Trade Administration
Description
96% of the world’s customers live outside of the United States. Business owners seeking their next customer must look to global markets for growth and expansion. This session will explore the Obama Administration’s customer service driven strategy that streamlines federal resources; improves available data on specific export opportunities, and works closely with financing organizations to increase U.S. exports. Panelists will discuss programs and services that business owners can access locally and around the globe.
