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SUMMARY:International Trade for Small Business: Opportunities and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]\nInternational Trade for Small Business: Opportunities and Best Practices\nA free Defense Alliance Webinar\n[vc_column_text]Join Defense Alliance\, U.S. Commercial Service\, Minnesota Trade Office\, Export Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)\, and KnectIQ (a representative small business and Defense Alliance member) for a one-hour informational webinar: “International Trade for Small Business: Opportunities & Best Practices.” International markets represent fertile ground for new business development. Learn from the best about: \n\nExport resources available through State and Federal Programs\, including:\n\nLocal export counseling\, education\, and training opportunities\nMarket intelligence\, business matchmaking\, product promotion\, and commercial diplomacy for small businesses\nExport credit and export finance solutions\nSTEP Grant availability\n\n\nNavigating international sales growth. Experience\, insights and perspective from a St. Paul based cyber-security small business that has succeeded in the international market.\n\n\nAgenda \n11:00 AM – Welcome Remarks \n11:05 AM – U.S. Commercial Service (USCS)\, Minneapolis\, MN Office \n11:15 AM – Export Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM)\, Central Region \n11:25 AM – Minnesota Trade Office \n11:35 AM – KnectIQ \n11:45 AM – Q&A \n12:00 PM – Conclude \n\nMeet the Presenters \nChris Petersen – Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service \nPeterson joined the U.S. Commercial Service in May of 2022. Prior to joining the International Trade Administration\, Chris worked in various international trade related roles including as an International Trade Specialist with C.H. Robinson\, global market research sales with Euromonitor\, as well analysis and operations roles with the maritime shipping industry. He holds a master’s degree in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy\, Tufts University. \nAeli Wiebolt\, CPPM – Regional Trade Specialist & Protocol Officer\, Minnesota Trade Office \nAeli has been a Regional Trade Specialist & Protocol Officer at the Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) since March of 2023\, and before that was the International Marketing Specialist & STEP Grant Administrator since July 2017. Her main focuses are the organization of international trade missions/trade shows and incoming delegation visits from foreign countries\, the administration of the Federal STEP Grant awarded by the Small Business Administration (SBA)\, development and implementation of programs and events to help Minnesota companies effectively respond to international trade opportunities\, the execution of and professional policy advice for international protocol and assisting Minnesota companies with trade- and protocol-related issues as needed. \nKen Morris – CEO\, KnectIQ \nMorris leads the charge in effective\, operational cybersecurity\, driving advancements across vital sectors like national defense\, critical infrastructure\, national security\, finance\, banking\, insurance\, and healthcare. With expertise in cryptographic systems and network security\, Ken ensures sensitive information remains secure while delivering enterprise scale data and decision advantage. Holding numerous patents\, his focus is on desired outcomes rather than mere compliance. \nAs founder of KnectIQ and advisor to international organizations\, Ken provides strategic guidance\, leveraging his business acumen and technological prowess. With a law degree from Hamline University\, Ken’s multifaceted contributions span global industries. Beyond business\, he actively shapes policy discussions and fosters collaborations to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges. Committed to excellence and fueled by innovation\, Ken is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape\, guaranteeing a secure digital future for organizations worldwide. \nUrsula Wegrzynowicz – Deputy Managing Director\, Central Region\, EXIM Bank \nUrsula is currently serving as the Deputy Managing Director for the Central Region at EXIM Bank supporting the exporting community by providing trade finance counseling related to the Bank’s products. Prior to re-joining EXIM Bank\, Ursula founded a trade finance brokerage\, Emelev\, LLC with the goal of assisting US exporters reach their export potential. \nUrsula’s experience includes working at LR International\, an award winning freight forwarder\, in addition to working with importer and exporter clients major banks. A trusted advisor and international trade expert\, Ursula has dedicated her career to guiding small and medium- sized manufacturers on export strategy\, trade finance\, compliance and logistics. \nUrsula is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago (ITAGC). She also joined Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global\, a non-profit dedicated to nurturing women business owners and entrepreneurs\, and serves as a Specialist on trade finance. 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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]SBIR/STTR 201: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental research\, the USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative\, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. \nProjects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas. USDA SBIR/STTR’s flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA’s vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land\, air\, and water. The USDA SBIR/STTR programs have awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983\, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential\, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR/STTR information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-usda/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:MNSBIR Events
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SUMMARY:Quad Chart Training - June 19
DESCRIPTION:Quad Chart Training\nPrior to finalizing registration for America’s Seed Fund Road Tour\, a quad chart must be prepared. \nUpon completion\, firms may submit their quad chart and their list of 4 priority-ranked federal agencies to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finalize registration.
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/quad-chart-training-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T103000
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SUMMARY:Department of the Navy Ask-Me-Anything
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″]United States Department of the Navy Ask-Me-Anything[vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”] \nJune 26th | 11:30 AM EST\nThe Department of the Navy will pre-release its SBIR 24.4 Open Topics BAA on June 13\, 2024\, and is conducting an Open Topics AMA as an opportunity to learn about the unique features of this funding opportunity aimed to seek commercial solutions to meet specific mission critical Naval needs. \nThe June 26th program includes presentations from topic authors representing the three participating Systems Commands (SYSCOM) and a live Q&A discussions. This hybrid Open Topics AMA session will be broadcast from two locations\, offering both in-person and remote participation\nRegistration is required for remote and/or in-person participation. \nTo register\, please visit https://share.hsforms.com/11E8KXTwVS9mEVDYxQ_bJpQcjf4c[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 201: Environmental Protection Agency
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″]SBIR/STTR 201: Enviromental Protection Agency[vc_column_text text_style=”subtitle”]Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024 | 1 – 2:30 PM[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]One of 11 federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs launched over 40 years ago\, EPA’s SBIR program is the small program with a big mission\, to protect human health and the environment. As part of “America’s Seed Fund\,” EPA SBIR funds small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental technologies in broad focus areas which include clean and safe water\, air quality and climate\, land revitalization\, homeland security\, sustainable materials management/circular economy\, safer chemicals\, and risk assessment. Proposals should be responsive to the annual topics under these broad areas. \nProgram Objectives \n\nSupport for innovative green technology\nFocus on commercialization\nCommunication of successes\nProtect the planet\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n	\n		\n\n\n			\n	\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Previous EPA Solicitation Topics” tab_id=”1713926413778-8082f272-e41d”][vc_column_text text_style=”page-description”]The next EPA SBIR solicitation is anticipated to open in June 2024. Specific topic areas change from year to year.  \nFor reference\, the 2023-2024 topics were:  \nClean and Safe Water \n\nZero-liquid discharge and brine concentrate minimization\nTreatment and destruction of PFAS in wastewater and other waste streams\nHABs sensors that can monitor cyanobacteria and toxins\n\nAir Quality & Climate \n\nInnovative technologies to clean indoor air during wildfire smoke events and other high pollution days\nAir pollution control technologies for urban small sources\n\nLand \n\nInnovations in slurry injection technology for complex waste treatment and disposal\n\nHomeland Security \n\nAI-based indoor mapping and localization using smartphone sensor data Circular\n\nEconomy/Sustainable Material \n\nInnovative technologies that help consumers prevent food waste in the acquisition\, preparation\, and storage of food\nInnovative technologies or materials that will improve the U.S. recycling system\nInnovative material reduction and reuse solutions to lower embodied carbon in the built environment\n\nSafer Chemicals \n\nRubber anti-degradant technologies for tires and other rubber products that are lower concern for human health and the environment\nInnovative enhanced efficiency fertilizers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://minnesotasbir.org/event/sbir-sttr-201-epa/
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