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SUMMARY:International Trade--Financing Exports & Mitigating Risk
DESCRIPTION:How to grow exports depends on the right export finance tools you use. Global markets value Made in USA products for their quality and innovation.  Export finance is a crucial tool for U.S. exporters\, providing them with the necessary financial solutions to secure funds for international trade operations. It helps exporters manage risks associated with international transactions\, such as non-payment by foreign buyers by EXIM. \n \nRepresentatives from Fulton Bank and Huntington Bank will be presenting and available for questions. \n \nObjectives: \n \n \nProvide practical\, actionable information on export financing from private banks as well as export agencies.\n \nAccess trade promotion programs and in-country expertise from the Authorized PA trade representatives and the U.S. Commercial Service.\n \nHelp exporters & prospective exporters understand cross-border risk\, export and pre-export financing needs and support sales programs.\n\n \nWebinar presented by the PA Small Business Development Center\, Penn State SBDC\, Gannon University SBDC\, Lehigh University SBDC\, University of Pittsburgh SBDC\, in partnership with the US Commercial Service\, the PA-REN\, BusinessPA International\, SEDA – Council of Governments\, EXIM and SBA Export Financing.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/international-trade-financing-exports-mitigating-risk/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brent%20Rondon%20or%20Martin%20Brill":MAILTO:MRB6698@PSU.EDU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
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SUMMARY:International IP protection and trade secrets with FL&B
DESCRIPTION:Registration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/international-ip-protection-and-trade-secrets-with-flb/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
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SUMMARY:Tariff Strategies with Mike Allocca
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lehigh Export Network and Mike Allocca from Allocca Enterprises on this session to learn more about tariffs and strategies.  \n \nProgram Overview: Is your global supply chain in need of an overhaul? How can you legally eliminate\, delay or recover some of these once-in-a-lifetime-duties?  Although there is no magic pill or one size fits all solutions\, there are strategies you can employ to help get you through these tariff wars. Come and listen and learn to ensure you are doing everything you can to help your company stay on top of your tariff strategy options.  \n\n \n \n  \n\n \n \nTopics Covered: \n\n \n \n·       Six (6) strategies to eliminate duties \n\n \n \n·       Four (4) strategies to lower/delay duties \n\n \n \n·       Three (3) strategies to recover duties \n\n \n \n·       Four ways to think differently about your supply chain. \n\n \n \n  \n\n \n \n  Who should attend: Traffic managers\, purchasing managers\, compliance officers\, empowered officials\, supply chain managers\, import/export managers and anyone involved or concerned with international shipments. \n\n \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/tariff-strategies-with-mike-allocca/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T103000
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CREATED:20260107T161722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T161722Z
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SUMMARY:Tariffs overview
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about: \n \n \nThe latest news and updates regarding tariffs\n \nHow local businesses have been affected up to this point\n \nUpcoming trade regulations that could affect small businesses\n \nStrategies to help businesses adapt to the changing trade environment\n \nStrategies to reduce or manage negative impacts\n \nResources available to help businesses receive ongoing support
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/tariffs-overview/
LOCATION:Ben Franklin Technology Partners of NEPA\, 116 Research Dr\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20251027T155342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T175751Z
UID:116705-1763632800-1763640000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Export Compliance Overview and ECMP with FL&B
DESCRIPTION:Join FL&B Law and the Lehigh Export Network for this training on Export Complinace and Export Compliance Management Program (ECMP). Topics covered will include: \n \n– Overview of U.S. Export Compliance considerations \n \n– Key steps in product classification \n \n– Export licensing overview \n \n– Due diligence practicesfor global trade \n \n– Strategies to mitigate compliance risks  \n \n– Practical guidance for building your ECMP \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/export-compliance-overview-and-ecmp-with-flb/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20251027T155340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T174517Z
UID:116701-1763629200-1763632800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Go Global: Doing Business with the United Kingdom and Ireland (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On May 8\, 2025\, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a free trade agreement\, strengthening a relationship already worth $149.2 billion in 2024. U.S. exports to the UK hit a record $79.94 billion\, creating an $11.9 billion trade surplus\, driven by industries like metals\, pharmaceuticals\, automotive\, agriculture\, and energy. \nIreland also plays a vital role: in 2024\, Pennsylvania exported $663 million there\, led by pharmaceuticals and plastics. Ireland ranks as Pennsylvania’s ninth largest trading partner\, with 382 Irish companies operating in the Commonwealth to expand into North America. \nThis webinar will explore the growing opportunities in the UK and Ireland and what they mean for your business. Hear directly from experts in-country\, logistics specialists\, and chambers of commerce representatives. \nPresented by the SBDCs at Wilkes University\, The University of Scranton\, Duquesne University\, Shippensburg University\, and University of Pittsburgh. \n \n  \n \nPennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration\, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development\, through support from Service Center host institutions\, and by other sources of state and federal funding.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/go-global-doing-business-with-the-united-kingdom-and-ireland-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilkes%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@wilkes.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000
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CREATED:20251008T124652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T124652Z
UID:116579-1761213600-1761220800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Distributor Contracts and Agent Agreements with FL&B
DESCRIPTION:Join FL&B Law and the Lehigh Export Network on a session about Distributor Contracts and Agent Agreements. This training will cover the topics below. \n \n– Structuring contracts and agreements to protect your business \n \n– Contract and Agreement negotiation techniques \n \n– Compliance with international regulations \n \n– Key contract and agreements clauses to include \n \n– Managing risks effectively
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/distributor-contracts-and-agent-agreements-with-flb/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20250825T131831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T155639Z
UID:115729-1759143600-1759150800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Developing an Export Plan Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Compliance is your launchpad for global growth. \n \nThis is the final session of the five-part Export Success Series\, and it brings everything together. Now that you’ve explored market research\, export readiness\, international marketing\, and export planning\, it’s time to ensure your business is set up to expand globally – safely\, legally\, and strategically. \n \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to outline a comprehensive Export Compliance Program (ECP) that helps your business: \n \n \n\nAvoid costly export violations and delays \n\n \n\nProtect sensitive technology and intellectual property \n\n \n\nEnsure organizational alignment from top management to operations \n\n \n\nBuild internal systems for export licensing\, recordkeeping\, audits\, and corrective actions \n\n\n \nThis session will give you the tools to build trust\, mitigate risk\, and expand with confidence.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/developing-an-export-plan-part-2-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20250825T131758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T153449Z
UID:115701-1758538800-1758546000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Developing an Export Plan Part 1
DESCRIPTION:From Ideas to Action: It’s Time to Build Your Export Plan \n \nBefore taking your business international\, a well-structured export plan is essential to ensure your time\, resources\, and energy are invested where they matter most. In Session 4 of the five Export Success Series – Developing an Export Plan: Part 1\, you’ll take everything you’ve learned so far – about product readiness\, market research\, pricing strategies\, compliance\, and international marketing – and begin putting it all together into a practical export business plan. \n \nThis hands-on session is designed to help you: \n \n \n\nUnderstand the core components of an effective export plan \n\n \n\nApply your knowledge to outline a tailored strategy for global growth \n\n \n\nDraft key elements such as timelines\, resource allocation\, and market entry steps \n\n\n \nWhether you’re preparing for your first export or planning to expand into new international markets\, this session will help you move from learning to doing – with confidence and clarity.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/developing-an-export-plan-part-1-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20250825T131746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T153246Z
UID:115699-1758272400-1758297600@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Bringing the World to PA
DESCRIPTION:Location: \n \nHotel Bethlehem \n \n437 Main St\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015 \n \nDate: \n \nFriday\, September 19\, 2025 \n \nTime: \n \n9:00am-4pm \n \nFREE EVENT \n \nDuring the Bringing the World to PA Tour\, businesses will have the opportunity to meet with Pennsylvania’s ATRs from around the world to discuss their company’s international business objectives. \n \nWhether your company is exploring new markets or looking to increase sales in an existing market\, attending Bringing the World to PA is a great way to gain valuable insight to guide your international business strategy. \n \nPennsylvania’s ATRs provide a wide variety of services free-of-charge to Pennsylvania companies\, including: \n \n \nMarket Intelligence\n \nIdentification of potential business partners; pre-screened and qualified based on your criteria\n \nForeign company background checks\n \nTariffs\, duty rates and regulatory information\n \nIn-country support\, including arranging business appointments and transportation\n \nTrade shows and trade missions\n\n \nTrade representatives from the following countries will be on the tour: \n \n \nAustralia (New Zealand)\n \nCanada\n \nChina\n \nCzech Republic (Central & Eastern Europe)\n \nGermany (Italy\, Switzerland\, Austria)\n \nIndia\n \nIsrael (Middle East region)\n \nMexico\n \nNetherlands (Belgium)\n \nSingapore (Southeast Asia)\n \nSouth Korea\n \nTaiwan\n \nUnited Kingdom (Ireland\, Scandinavia)\n\n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/bringing-the-world-to-pa/
LOCATION:Hotel Bethlehem\, 437 Main St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea%20Hampton":MAILTO:avh318@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211004
CREATED:20250825T131728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150757Z
UID:115681-1758013200-1758016800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Go Global: Doing Business with West Africa
DESCRIPTION:West Africa is regarded as the most populous region on the African conitnent and one of the world’s fastest growing economic zones. Over the years\, the economic performance of the West Africa subregion has witnessed significant potential\, evident by a notable Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of approximately 4.5% in 2022. \n \nCome and learn about the opportunities that this exciting region of the world presents to your company. Speakers will come from experts in the countries\, logistics\, chambers of commerce. \n \nIn partnership with World Trade Center Philadelphia\, US Commercial Service Philadelphia\, SBA Export Financing\, Business PA International Trade and the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers at Widener University\, University of Pittsburgh\, Gannon University\, and St. Vincent University.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/go-global-doing-business-with-west-africa/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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