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📅 Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, June 8th Sem Ponnambalam, President of XAHIVE and special agents from DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations will hold a two-hour workshop to review the steps your business should take after a cyber breach.

You won't want to miss this event. Register for free today!

Steps to Take After a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Join us June 8th to learn what ecommerce businesses should do after they've experienced a cyber attack or cyber breach

👋 On June 1st, join the CITC and WTC San Diego to learn from both the U.S. Small Business Administration and Banner Bank representatives about the loan products and the application process.

The focus will be the SBA Export Express loan program that gives lenders great flexibility and authority in making small revolving or term loans to support exporters. It is an ideal supplemental loan for up to $500,000 for businesses developing the export side of their operations, including implementation of a coherent export strategy, website globalization and e-marketplace channel costs.

SBA Export Finance Tools for Global Expansion Overview: The SBA's Office of International Trade works with lenders to unlock the financing that small businesses need to compete in the global marketplace. Join CITC and WTC San Diego to learn from both the SBA and Banner Bank representatives about the export loan products and the application pro

📅 Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, June 8th Sem Ponnambalam, President of XAHIVE and special agents from DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations will hold a two-hour workshop to review the steps your business should take after a cyber breach.

Register for free today!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CITC Web Series: Steps to Take After a Cyber Breach. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. In this third and final CITC Cybersecurity webinar training series, xahive president Sem Ponnambalam will review the steps to take after a cyber breach has occurred. This will be a two-hour, interactive session that will include case studies and scenarios. We will be joined by special agents from DH...

🌎 Did you know that your website's ability to be found by search engines can have a huge impact on your internationalization strategy? Our Website Audit tool will help you identify where your website could be doing more to support your global strategy.

Free Website Audit | California International Trade Center Our free Website Audit tool will help you identify where your website could be doing more to support your global strategy

Can you apply for a Economic Injury Disaster Loan if you already received a Program loan?
Answer: Yes. You can apply for both the PPP and EIDL, although funds from both can't be used for the same purpose.

Learn more: https://sba.gov/eidl

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan This loan provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.

👋 On June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. PST, join GlobalSaké for a special event to explore multilingual applied AI as a new-frontier propeller for scaling more diverse products for diverse populations around the globe. Save 30% using promo code CITC30.

The ParlamINT 2021 - Next Event June 3 - Multilingual AI, NLP & Applied ML The ParlamINT - GlobalSaké 2021 annual series program for cross-functional leads driving international efforts

📅 Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, June 8th Sem Ponnambalam, President of xahive and special agents from DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations will hold a two-hour workshop to review the steps your business should take after a . You won't want to miss this webinar. Register for free today!

Steps to Take After a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Join us June 8th to learn what ecommerce businesses should do after they've experienced a cyber attack or cyber breach

On June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. PST, join btrax for a special event to explore multilingual applied AI as a new-frontier propeller for scaling more diverse products for diverse populations around the globe.

Learn more about building language-specific and language-agnostic relevancy algorithms, and multilingual dataset structuring for global-ready recommendation systems.

Save 30% using promo code CITC30

The ParlamINT 2021 - Next Event June 3 - Multilingual AI, NLP & Applied ML The ParlamINT - GlobalSaké 2021 annual series program for cross-functional leads driving international efforts

Join Global SF at the New Economy Conference session on Chinese investment, trade, and technology. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

New Economy Conference - Session Five - Navigating Chinese Investment/Trade/Technology — GlobalSF As one of the world’s most innovative and resilient regions, California is uniquely positioned to address the challenges – and opportunities – presented by the emergence of the Novel Coronavirus. Utilizing our networks and resources, GlobalSF will bring together a range of institutions, compan...

👋 Happening Tomorrow, 5/13! The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help California small to mid-sized businesses prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic.

Partners and presenters include the International Trade Administration , U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank, and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Space is limited, register for free today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

👋 This Wednesday (5/13), the CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help California small to mid-sized businesses prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic.

Partners and presenters include the International Trade Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank, and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Space is limited, register for free today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

👋🏾 On Wednesday, May 12, at 10 am PST, we invite you to join GlobalSF, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), and the Milken Institute’s Center for Regional Economics and California Center at the New Economy Conference.

Covid hollowed out business districts and emptied transit centers. How has Covid affected urban planning?

Join GlobalSF in charting future courses of urban centers and small towns, and everything in between. Speakers include Kate Gordon, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Climate and Director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, regional economic development expert Kevin Klowden from the Milken Institute, real estate expert Lydia Tan with 30 years of experience, moderated city innovation activist and GlobalSF board member Peter Hirshberg.

New Economy Conference - Session Four - Sustainability, Urbanism — GlobalSF As one of the world’s most innovative and resilient regions, California is uniquely positioned to address the challenges – and opportunities – presented by the emergence of the Novel Coronavirus. Utilizing our networks and resources, GlobalSF will bring together a range of institutions, compan...

: In the last decade, goods have comprised, on average, 67% of U.S. exports and 82% of imports.

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🔒 On May 11th, join XAHIVE President Sem Ponnambalam for a free educational webinar where you'll learn what to do during a cyber breach, how to report it to appropriate authorities, and important additional steps you should take.

Steps to Take During a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Learn what ecommerce businesses should do while they're experiencing a cyber breach, how to report it, and additional steps they should take

👋🏾 On May 13th, the CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help California small to mid-sized businesses prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic.

Partners and presenters include the International Trade Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank, and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Space is limited, register for free today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

PPP UPDATE: SBA is offering loans originated only by participating community financial institutions including Certified Development Companies, Microlenders, Community Development Financial Institutions, & Minority Depository Institutions until May 31 or until funds are exhausted.

Paycheck Protection Program An SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Join & the Trade Acceptance Group for a World Trade Month event May 14. Learn about financial tools from EXIM, private insurers, & self-insurance + how a solid international credit policy help alleviates time-wasting debate & unforeseen risk.

International Sales: Trade Credit Insurance and Other Risk Mitigation Tools In this webinar, learn how a solid international credit policy will help alleviate time-wasting debate and unforeseen risk.

🚨 On May 13th, the CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic. Partners and presenters include the US Commercial Service, SBA Export, Bank, and the Long Beach City Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited, save your seat today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

The Program has helped millions of small businesses across America recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. The program ends on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭. Find a lender and apply for a first or second draw loan: https://sba.gov/paycheckprotection

Paycheck Protection Program An SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Please join at World Trade Week - Los Angeles on Thursday, May 6 from 8:30 am -12:00 pm PDT. This virtual event with an all-star lineup will discuss the future of transportation and the supply chains. 2021! Register now: https://bit.ly/3geo1SQ

2021 World Trade Week Southern California Kickoff Conference For over 94 years, World Trade Week Southern California has been the most extensive program of its kind in the nation, actively promoting global trade, which has supported our region in crisis and will be one of the most important drivers of economic recovery in the coming years. The annual Kickoff....

300,000 have embraced exporting to increase revenue. Why haven’t you? 95% of the world’s consumers reside outside the U.S. trade finance experts are ready to help you discover the opportunities of international sales. https://bit.ly/3h1p88E

300,000 Small Businesses Are, Why Aren’t You? 300,000 small business owners have embraced exporting as a way to increase revenue. Why haven’t you?

We invite you to join GlobalSF and the California State Treasurer's Office on Wednesday, May 5, 10AM PST, at the all-female New Economy Conference panel on investment and business retention in California, moderated by GlobalSF board member Wenli Wang, partner with Moss Adams.

The panel features State Treasurer Fiona Ma; former Mayor of the City of Fresno Ashley Swearingen; HBO Max Senior Vice President Katie Soo; and UC San Diego Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Programs Dr. Mary Walshok.

New Economy Conference - Session Three - Investing in the New Economy and Keeping Businesses in Cali — As one of the world’s most innovative and resilient regions, California is uniquely positioned to address the challenges – and opportunities – presented by the emergence of the Novel Coronavirus. Utilizing our networks and resources, GlobalSF will bring together a range of institutions, compan...

On May 5th, join Global SF for a free online session that will review the economic, labor and business environment of California. You'll hear more on steps to make the state more friendly to investment and business retention while enhancing the quality of life for residents of California.

Register here: https://www.globalsf.biz/session-3-nec

New Economy Conference - Session Three - Investing in the New Economy and Keeping Businesses in Cali — As one of the world’s most innovative and resilient regions, California is uniquely positioned to address the challenges – and opportunities – presented by the emergence of the Novel Coronavirus. Utilizing our networks and resources, GlobalSF will bring together a range of institutions, compan...

Supply chain risk comes in many forms – from industry-crashing crises to challenges. To manage it effectively, you need to assess it at every level.

The Four Levels of Supply Chain Risk - Global Trade Magazine Supply chain risk comes in many forms – from industry-crashing crises to supplier challenges. To manage effectively, you need to assess it at every level.

The California Legislature approved a major tax break for small businesses on Monday, voting to give up as much as $6.8 billion in revenue over the next six years so that struggling business owners can have smaller bills.

California Legislature OKs tax break for small businesses The bill passed the state Assembly by a vote of 73-0.

Mailchimp's new “Websites & Commerce” will offer its own online stores for small and medium businesses, as well as a new appointment booking service. All plans will let users build websites with unlimited pages.

Mailchimp moves into e-commerce – TechCrunch Mailchimp gets into e-commerce by launching online stores and a new appointment booking service for SMBs.

🔒 On May 11th, join XAHIVE President Sem Ponnambalam for a free educational webinar where you'll learn what to do during a cyber breach, how to report it to appropriate authorities, and important additional steps you should take.

Steps to Take During a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Learn what ecommerce businesses should do while they're experiencing a cyber breach, how to report it, and additional steps they should take

🔒 On May 11th, join xahive President Sem Ponnambalam for a free educational webinar where you'll learn what to do during a cyber breach, how to report it to appropriate authorities, and important additional steps you should take.

Steps to Take During a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Learn what ecommerce businesses should do while they're experiencing a cyber breach, how to report it, and additional steps they should take

👋 On May 13th, the CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help California small to mid-sized businesses prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic.

Partners and presenters include the International Trade Administration, U.S. Small Business Administration, Bank, and the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Save your seat and register for free today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

Facebook reveals new features for creators to earn money from ecommerce sales.

Facebook reveals new features for creators to earn money from ecommerce sales Facebook (FB.O) Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the company will build new features starting with Instagram for content creators to earn money from recommending products on the app and a marketplace to help connect brands with influencers.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs bill that will give hit hardest by the pandemic a $6.2 billion tax cut over the next six years.

Governor Newsom Signs Bill Giving Small Business a $6.2 Billion Tax Cut | California Governor In Los Angeles County, Governor visits small businesses supported by federal Paycheck Protection Program loans and announces new tax relief worth a combined $6.2 billion SAN FERNANDO – Today…

🔒 On May 11th, join xahive President Sem Ponnambalam for a free educational webinar where you'll learn what to do during a cyber breach, how to report it to appropriate authorities, and important additional steps you should take.

Steps to Take During a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Learn what ecommerce businesses should do while they're experiencing a cyber breach, how to report it, and additional steps they should take

: Grow your business through the Women-Owned Small Business federal contracting program!

Rightwards arrow Learn about program benefits, eligibility requirements, how to get certified, and sign up for program webinars at https://sba.gov/wosbready.

Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program The federal government's goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year.

The SBA's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal is now open!

svograntportal.sba.gov

On April 30th, we invite you to join a free presentation from Disney Institute leaders, titled "Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence."

This 2-hour course offers you the opportunity to build your professional knowledge and discover proven Disney business insights from their chain of excellence.

The presentation will include Disney best practices in leadership excellence, employee engagement and quality service that can be adapted and applied to your own profession, team or organization to achieve greater results.

We look forward to seeing you virtually at 8:30am on April 30th!

Private Online Training Taught by Disney Presented live online by Disney Institute leaders, "Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence" 2-hour course offers you the opportunity to build your professional knowledge and discover proven Disney business insights from their chain of excellence. The presentation will include Disney best practic...

🚢 On May 6th, join the Long Beach Chamber and the Port of Long Beach for a Celebration of Logistics event that celebrates the important role logistics plays in international trade.

The discussion will be led by Patrick Schaefer, Senior Research Fellow at Katholieke Universiteit van Leuven.

Register here: https://business.lbchamber.com/events

The Program is helping the smallest of small businesses recover from economic impacts related to the pandemic. Apply for a first or second draw loan by May 31.

Paycheck Protection Program An SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

On May 11th, join xahive President Sem Ponnambalam for a free educational webinar where you'll learn what to do during a cyber breach, how to report it to appropriate authorities, and important additional steps you should take.

Steps to Take During a Cyber Breach | California International Trade Center Learn what ecommerce businesses should do while they're experiencing a cyber breach, how to report it, and additional steps they should take

💻 On May 13th the CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event to help the CA SMEs prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic. Register for free today!

CITC Virtual Trade Mission Preparation and eTrade Readiness | California International Trade Center The CITC will host a virtual e-trade readiness event on May 13th to help the state's SME prepare for and accelerate their cross-border activity post-pandemic

The Federal Register has posted a notice for public comment on the implementation of changes to the content policies of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) as applied to the agency’s “Program on China and Transformational Exports.”

On December 17, 2020, EXIM’s Board of Directors approved new content principles for 10 congressionally defined transformational areas as part of the program. The agency is currently seeking comment from U.S. exporters and other stakeholders on the nature and scope of foreign content in U.S. supply chains. EXIM’s goal is to understand whether in an increasingly competitive landscape the current implementation properly supports U.S. exports and jobs in the transformational export areas.

EXIM Seeks Public Comment on Implementation of New Content Principles Applicable to Transformational Exports | EXIM.gov EXIM to Determine Extent of Applicability of More Flexible Content Policies for U.S. Exports in 10 Transformational Areas Competing with China Abroad FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 26, 2021 Media Contact Name/Phone:  Office of Communications (202-565-3204) WASHINGTON – The Federal Register has poste...