Upcoming Grant Funding, Sample Shipment Training, and Export Readiness Webinars and Seminars

Two upcoming webinars of interest. Both are taking place on July 15^th.

1. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, July 15^th at 11am Central Time to cover the Fiscal Year 2027 International Market Access Grant.  Wisconsin companies can be reimbursed for specific expenses associated with a short-term export development project that will help to grow their presence in an international market. This grant program is tiered to provide a base amount of support (up to $10,000 per application, limited to three total grants per company), with a higher level of support (up to $30,000 per application, limited to six total grants per company) available for companies that have completed ExporTech™.

This will be presented by Aaron Zitzelberger, Senior Director of Global Trade & Investment; and Sheila Postler, Global Trade & Investment Grants and Fund Manager.

Click here to reserve your spot at the WEDC webinar

1. Food Export Midwest & Northeast is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, July 15^th at 1pm Central Time to cover Tips and Tricks for Sample Shipments. The value-added food industry is sample driven. In many cases samples need to be delivered globally. Delivering samples properly (on time and intact) can be a great way to impress your potential buyer and maintain a business relationship. You will find out why some samples get returned, some get stuck and sometimes they actually get through to the destination with ease. Our aim is to solve the question of “What am I doing wrong?” and comments like “This should be easier”.

Topics include:

1. • Just Ship it” makes light of how important it can be
   • You ship to Miami but not to Kuwait…
   • Dozens of reasons why it can be difficult
   • Where and how to check on food import regulations and standards (FAIRS) reports
   • Communications with potential customer
   • Send them like you are selling them
   • Proper preparation of proforma invoice and other documents
   • Don’t have time to sit down and attend the live webinar? All registrants will receive access to a recording of the event, be sure to register so you can access the recording.

This will be presented by Dennis Lynch, Export Education Coordinator at Food Export Midwest.

Click here to reserve your spot at the Food Export Webinar

Both of these webinars are free to sign up.

1. In collaboration with Food Export Midwest and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, we warmly invite you to join us at our Wisconsin Food Export Essentials: Skills, Strategy & Global Opportunity seminar on Tuesday, August 11, at SpringHill Suites by Marriot Milwaukee West/Wauwatosa. This is an in person event as its more hands on learning.

This seminar is open to new-to-export or established exporters with a focus on small to medium-sized companies who specialize in food, food ingredients, pet food, or wood products. The seminar will be led by Dennis Lynch, a 40-year veteran of international trade who has provided customized one-on-one support to over 4,000 U.S. suppliers of food and agricultural products.

Topics include:

• Benefits of Exporting
• Developing Export Readiness Skills
• Food Export Programs & Services
• Understanding the Harmonized System & Fair-Trade Agreements
• Food Export Marketing Research
• Export Pricing, Quoting, & Terms of Sale
• Export Documentation & Regulations

To register for this event, click here. Registration closes on August 11 (the day of the event). If you register before August 4, you will receive lunch with your ticket. Can’t wait to see you there!