Policy Matters: Federal & State Resources to Grow Your Export Sales
Monday, December 14, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (EST)
Description
*Webinar
International markets are one of the biggest growth opportunities for New York businesses, yet many companies don’t know how much help is available to reach them. Join Greater Rochester Chamber for a webinar on Monday, December 14 at 11:00 AM for a Policy Matters webinar bringing together state and federal leaders to highlight programs, funding, and hands-on support to help your business start or expand exporting.
Speakers include:
- Carrie Baker-Scott, Empire State Development – Global NY
- Kate Dailey, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Virginia Smith, U.S. Small Business Administration
In an increasingly global world with rapidly changing trade policy, understanding how your business can navigate international relations to fuel your growth while staying in compliance is more important than ever.
Together, our panel will walk through how state and federal resources fit together, from finding your first international buyer to financing a large overseas order. They’ll also leave time for your questions. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to enter new markets, you’ll leave with practical next steps and the right contacts to take them.
Why attend:
- Find funding to offset export costs. Learn about grants and cost-share programs that can help pay for international trade shows, trade missions, and marketing to overseas buyers.
- Get connected to qualified buyers and partners. Hear how government trade specialists can help you research markets, vet potential partners, and set up meetings abroad.
- Understand your export financing options. See how loan guarantees and working capital programs can help you fulfill larger orders and manage the risk of selling overseas.
- Leave with a direct line to the experts. Meet the state and federal contacts who work with Rochester-area companies, and learn how to engage them for one-on-one support.
Register by Thursday, December 10th. This event is open to Greater Rochester Chamber Members only.
- Policy Matters Series Sponsors: AT&T, Charter Communications, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, RG&E, & three+one
- 'Premier Access Event Series' Sponsors: Community Bank, N.A., Harris Beach Murtha, & Indotronix Avani
About Policy Matters
With so much political activity at the local, state, and federal levels, keeping track of the complexities and nuances of each moving part can be difficult. Greater Rochester Chamber's advocacy team works 24/7/365 to keep up-to-date on it all. One of the ways in which we convey our findings to members is through the Policy Matters series.
Complimentary. Open to Greater Rochester Chamber Members Only.
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