Are You Ready to Export? Meet the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Online - Pacific Time

Do you want to export U.S. agricultural products to emerging markets, but don’t know how to deal with the risk of your buyer being unable to pay? If so, join Collin Bradley, an International Trade Specialist at USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, as he discusses two amazing programs to help you overcome these obstacles:

  • The Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102), which provides credit guarantees for the export of U.S. Agricultural commodities, covering credit terms up to 18 months.
  • The Facility Guarantee Program, which provides credit guarantees to for equipment sales and infrastructure improvements related to U.S. agricultural exports, covering credit terms of up to 10 years.

In this webinar, you will:

  • Discover the power of GSM-102 and FGP: Learn how these programs ensure that you get paid for your exports while also helping your overseas buyers access financing.
  • Hear success stories: See how small businesses like yours have leveraged these programs to expand their exports.
  • Gain insider knowledge: Get an in-depth understanding of program eligibility, coverage options, and the application process.

Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the fourth Wednesday of each month, these events will focus on export assistance and feature conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). Established in 2013 to support international trade, WEOT is a collaborative team of local, state, regional, and federal export assistance agencies who provide you the tools and resources you need to sell internationally.Wednesday Webinars