Think exporting a product or service is only for big companies with worldly sensibilities? Think again.
Small and medium-size businesses can ply their operations overseas, too.
o What: “Creating an Export Strategy: Go Global, Get Paid, Get Going!”
o When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.
o Where: Port of Vancouver, 3103 Lower River Road.
o Cost: $50 per person (lunch included).
o Information: http://impactwashington.org/uncategorized/creating-an-export-strategy-go-global-get-paid-get-going. In Clark County, call Bonnie Moore, 360-567-1055.
In Southwest Washington, a group of economic development agencies has teamed up to show the way. They are sponsoring a workshop on Wednesday to shepherd companies in the region through what it takes to pick a foreign market, find a credible distributor, gain access to capital and to guarantee payments from foreign customers.
The event, “Creating an Export Strategy: Go Global, Get Paid, Get Going!” is slated from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port of Vancouver’s administrative offices. It is sponsored by the Columbia River Economic Development Council, Port of Vancouver, Impact Washington, Cowlitz Economic Development Council and the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington. A handful of businesses that attend will have an opportunity to receive still more assistance after the workshop.