BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
METHOD:PUBLISH
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv5.20.6//EN
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ociesmallbusiness.org/
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:MEC-eb25ab83a2f22ed730f5f67f1c5a5f2c@ociesmallbusiness.org
DTSTART:20260127T220000Z
DTEND:20260128T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20251014T215900Z
CREATED:20251014
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014
SUMMARY:From Local to Global
DESCRIPTION:\n*This program is a part of the County of Riverside grant program.\n\n\n\nSmall businesses play a critical role in international trade, representing 97% of all U.S. exporters. Yet nearly 6 in 10 export to only one market, leaving significant opportunities for growth untapped. While manufactured goods continue to make up the majority of U.S. exports, service-based businesses are rapidly becoming a powerful force in the global economy. This program is designed to help Riverside County businesses — both product- and service-based — explore and capture those opportunities worldwide.\n\n\n\nIf your business — whether product-based or service-based — has been operating in Riverside County since January 1, 2024, and you’re looking to expand to new markets around the world, this series is designed for you.\n\n\n\nAt the completion of the program, eligible participants may apply for a County of Riverside grant of $5,000.\n\n\n\nJoin the SBDC Global Trade Center for this four-session series covering:\n\n\n\n\nThe resources required to expand globally\n\n\n\nHow to collect and interpret data to identify new markets\n\n\n\nDesigning an effective international sales strategy\n\n\n\nEstablishing a strong global supply chain\n\n\n\n\nAll participants will also be aligned with an SBDC consultant for no-cost 1:1 customized advising during the program.\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE OVERVIEW\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nPreparing for Global Expansion\n\n\n\n\nDetermining readiness for new markets (products or services)\n\n\n\nSteps to prepare your business to expand internationally\n\n\n\nSecuring and strengthening your supply chain or service delivery process\n\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nFinding New Export Markets\n\n\n\n\nCollecting and analyzing data on new markets\n\n\n\nAssessing viability for your product or service in new markets\n\n\n\nSelecting the best markets for global expansion\n\n\n\nPrimary research through travel, trade shows/missions, and networking\n\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nPositioning for Global Growth\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a tailored pricing strategy for exports or services\n\n\n\nKey costs to consider\n\n\n\nGetting paid, managing cash flow, and forecasting\n\n\n\nFunding options and financial resources\n\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 2 – 4 p.m. (Zoom)\n\n\n\nQualifying Buyers and Delivering to Market\n\n\n\n\nIdentifying and qualifying international buyers or partners\n\n\n\nWorking with agents, importers, and distributors\n\n\n\nPreparing products or services for export/delivery\n\n\n\nDelivering to market while mitigating risks\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\n        console.log('Order complete!');\n    };\n\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n        // Required\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\n        eventId: '1782058076679',\n        iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1782058076679',\n\n        // Optional\n        iframeContainerHeight: 425,  // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback  // Method called when an order has successfully completed\n    });\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events/from-local-to-global/
ORGANIZER;CN=:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Global Trade
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ociesmallbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Web-Calendar-Images-5.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR