Business Development and Support Division

This 3-Part webinar series will feature finance experts discussing tools available to assist U.S. exporters with weathering the economic impact of the global health crisis. The series will discuss strategies for obtaining credit, working with federal agencies and banking professionals to obtain financing under the CARES Act, and obtaining alternative finance solutions.

All session are free of charge. RSVP required.

Session will be available via conference call dial-in and Microsoft Teams platform

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Please note: these sessions will be recorded, so we will publish those links later for those not able to attend live.

SESSION 1: Credit Strategies for U.S. Exporters
April 7th – 9AM PST
Gary Mendell, CEO 
Meridian Finance
Member, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council 

SESSION 2: Banking Strategies for U.S. Exporters
April 14th – 9AM PST
Robert Saikali, VP-International Banking & Trade Finance
City National Bank
Member, District Export Council of Southern California

Gregory Moore, Regional Director
Western Region – Export Import Bank of the United States

Ray Bowman MS. CGBP
Director, Ventura, Santa Barbara 
Small Business Development Center
Member, District Export Council of Southern California

SESSION 3: Alternative Financing Solutions for U.S. Exporters
April 16th – 9AM PST
Kenneth Wengrod, CEO
FTC Commercial Corp.
Member, U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council
Member, District Export Council of Southern California