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As minority and women-owned small businesses grow by participating in the global marketplace, they face unique challenges. Lack of knowledge about government programs available to support overseas investment, the scarcity of private sector capital to pursue opportunities abroad, or concern over political risks in emerging markets can prevent minority and women-owned businesses from expanding overseas. The EXPANDING HORIZONS Workshop addressed these concerns by providing participants with an understanding of the programs and resources provided by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which is the U.S. government agency responsible for supporting private sector investment in developing countries. This was a unique opportunity to learn about:
- The Challenges and opportunities of overseas and cross-border investment
- U.S. government programs offering assistance to minority and women- owned business planning to go global
- Political risk insurance and how it can protect your business
- Accessing capital for your overseas project
- Special opportunities in franchising and the housing sector
- OPIC's special projects for small businesses
Speakers included senior government officials from OPIC and other agencies, international bankers, and representatives from businesses investing overseas who shared their insights and experiences. Networking opportunities were available and participants were be able to arrange one on one meetings with OPIC officials.
EXPANDING HORIZONS was held in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency and the National Women's Business Council. The registration fee to attend the event was $50 for each event.
For more information on this or other upcoming OPIC events, please call 1 (866) 636-4729 or e-mail opic@mfmgroup.com.
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