Is your small business new to exporting—or ready to take your international sales to the next level? Join the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for an informative Export Week webinar celebrating World Trade Month this May. This session will connect you with trade finance experts who will explain how to access export financing programs, find international buyers, ensure timely payment, and leverage capital resources to expand successfully into global markets. What You’ll Learn: Speakers:
Tuesday May 5, 2026
Location: Virtual (MS Teams) Webinar Cost: FreeExport Week: Empowering Small Businesses to Go Global: Financing Tools, Tips, and Best Practices for Export Growth
Richard Foy, Regional Director – Eastern Region – Ex-Im Bank Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Joseph Raycraft, Regional Finance Manager – New England Region, SBA Joseph.Raycraft@sba.gov
Host/Moderator:
Michael K. Jackson, Sr. International Trade Specialist, USCS Baltimore
Date and Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
Location
Fees/Admission
Learn from industry professionals who will share practical financing strategies and tools to help your business manage risk, strengthen cash flow, and expand confidently into new global markets.
Speakers (2)
Joe Raycraft
Export Finance Manager – CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VTSBA, Office of Manufacturing & Trade
Guest Speaker
Regional Director - Northeast RegionExport-Import Bank of the United States
Tue, May 05
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
