This FREE all-day event will provide small businesses with the tools, insights, and connections needed to succeed globally.
Knowledge is Confidence! Come build your knowledge so you can confidently expand your business tapping into the other 95% of consumers.
Expanding into international markets can feel complex—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
This full-day, in-person event is designed to go beyond theory and give you practical, actionable guidance you can use immediately.
Date & Time:
Monday, May 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Location:
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
Host Organization:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Organizer:
Brad Currie
bradley.currie@sba.gov
(207) 248-9040
Event Schedule:
- 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Partner Introductions
- 10:00 AM – Small Group Breakouts
- 11:30 AM – Lunch (TBD)
- 12:30 PM – Exporter Panel
- 1:15 PM – Identifying Global Markets
- 2:00 PM – Logistics of Global Markets
- 2:45 PM – Export Financing
- 3:30 PM – Closing
Who Should Attend:
- Small businesses new to exporting
- Companies looking to expand internationally
- Entrepreneurs exploring global opportunities
Why Attend:
- Clear next steps for entering or expanding in global markets
- Direct connections to export support organizations
- Practical tools and strategies—not just theory