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OPIC to hold small business outreach event May 3rd in Atlanta and June 16th in Houston

April 18, 2016 By Andrew Smith

OPICAs more U.S. small businesses participate in the global marketplace, they are facing new questions and challenges.  Lack of knowledge about government programs available to support overseas investment, limited access to private sector-capital to pursue opportunities abroad, or concern over political risks in emerging markets can prevent small business from expanding overseas.

The Expanding Horizons workshop is the premier outreach event conducted by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).  The event is coming to Atlanta on May 3, 2016 to be held at This event is at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center.  OPIC is the U.S. government agency responsible for supporting private-sector investment in developing countries. This is a unique opportunity to learn about:

  • How expanding overseas can benefit your business at home.
  • U.S. government programs offering assistance to small and medium sized enterprises planning to go global.
  • Political risk insurance and how it can protect your business.
  • Accessing capital for your overseas project.
  • Current opportunities in the renewable energy and clean technology sector.
  • OPIC’s special finance products for small businesses.

Speakers include senior government officials from OPIC, as well as from the Small Business Administration, the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the U.S. Department of Commerce, including the U.S. Commercial Service and the Minority Business Development Agency; and other agencies and representatives from businesses investing overseas who will share their insights and experiences.

Additionally, excellent networking opportunities will be available and participants will have the opportunity to arrange one-on-one meetings with OPIC and other government officials.

To learn more and to register for the May 3 event go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opic-workshops-for-small-businesses-entering-emerging-markets-registration-21090960631.  There is a $50 registration fee for this day-long event.

To receive e-mail updates about Expanding Horizons Workshops, you may sign-up through OPIC’s mailing list.

For questions or more information, please contact:

Dr. Lawrence Spinelli
Director of Outreach and Public Affairs
Office of External Affairs
Lawrence.Spinelli@opic.gov
(202) 336-8690

Ms. Alison Germak
Director of Corporate Development
Small & Medium Finance Enterprise
Alison.Germak@opic.gov
(202) 336-8651

Filed Under: GTPAC News Tagged With: Commerce Dept., exporting, MBDA, OPIC, outreach, overseas contracts, SBA, small business

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