Export Grant Workshop Sponsored by Bradley University and the State of Illinois Office of Trade and Investment
November 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Please join us for this informational workshop discussing grant opportunities for Illinois companies to expand their exports. Topics include State of Illinois sponsored trade shows and opportunities for individual company travel for trade shows or to meet with potential foreign partners. The SBA STEP Grant program allows for travel expense reimbursement for qualifying Illinois companies.

STEP, funded through the U.S. Small Business Administration, supports Governor Pat Quinn’s goal of doubling Illinois exports by year end 2014 and will help Illinois small businesses export their products and services worldwide.

Workshop Details
Welcome and Overview – Jim Foley, Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University & Shari Stout, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Peoria

Illinois-State Trade Export Promotion (STEP) Program Announcement and Details
Tom Hagle, Illinois Office of Trade and Investment, Chicago

When: Wednesday November 9, 2011
8:00-8:30am Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 am Program
Where: Peoria Next Innovation Center, 801 West Main, Peoria, IL 61606

Registration is free but space is limited.
To register, go to: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=bu&formId=108505