Congresswoman Waters Announces Export-Import Forum for Local Small Businesses

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) will host a "Global Access Exporter Forum" at the Hawthorne Memorial Center on Friday, May 3. This event will be held in conjunction with Fred P. Hochberg, the chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). It will include industry, academic and government experts who will help local businesses get the inside knowledge they need to maximize their exporting opportunities and increase sales. The Ex-Im Bank is an independent federal agency that helps create and maintain U.S. jobs by filling gaps in private export financing at no cost to American taxpayers.

"Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the engine of our economy in California," said Congresswoman Waters. "It is important to provide assistance to our small businesses in order to expand their overseas sales, grow profits and create jobs at home. I will continue to do everything I can to help our local businesses grow and thrive."

This free, small business event will be the second held by Congresswoman Waters in the past six weeks. On March 26, Congresswoman Waters held a small business expo for women-owned businesses.

Who:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43)
Fred P. Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank

What:
Small Business Export-Import Forum
When:
Friday, May 3, 2013
8:30 a.m. to Noon

Where:
Hawthorne Memorial Center
The Venus Room
3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, Calif. 90250

* Attendees are encouraged to RSVP at www.exim.gov/gasb.

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