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MARCH 18TH, 2015

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Exporting Tools for Arizona : Module 1

This event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).

(College Avenue Commons- Room 333)

TEMPE, AZ 85287660 S. COLLEGE AVENUE

REGISTRATION: 8:30AM

LUNCH: 12:00PM

PROGRAM: 9:00AM

ADJOURNMENT: 4:00PM

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This interactive course focuses on the importance of exports to Arizona’s economy. Hear from exporting experts on how Arizona can diversify its economy while reaching out to new markets. Case studies will be used throughout the training. Those leaving the course will know how to plug their communities and businesses into the export arena. Additionally, they will have new economic development tools for their toolkit.

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8:30 AM Registration/Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM Intro of Topic -- What is Export & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and why is it Important to AZ?

Karen Dickinson, Arizona District Export Council

9:15 AM Intro to Federal Export Promotion Programs Kristian Richardson, US Commercial Service in AZ

10:00 AM How does the SBA Support Economic Growth? Craig Jordan, US Small Business Administration

10:30 AM What is the role of Export-Import Bank? Brett Tarnet, Brett Tarnet Insurance 11:15 AM How can the Arizona Commerce Authority Assist? Fernando Jimenez, Arizona Commerce Authority

Noon Luncheon 1:15 PM Phoenix Metropolitan Export Plan Hank Marshall, City of Phoenix 1:45 PM Foreign Trade Zones and Exporting Denise Yanez, City of Phoenix 2:00 PM Using Data to Analyze Export Trends & FDI Decision

Making Stephane Frijia, Greater Phoenix Economic Council

2:45 PM Panel: How Export Tools Benefit Small/Medium Businesses

Kevin O’Shea (Moderator), Arizona Commerce Authority

3:30 PM Concluding Comments Jill Buschbacher, City of Phoenix