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Written By: Anthony Diaz, Jane Lemons, Wendy Peebles, Pa, Plagens, Eugene Uhm and Stephen Sullivan<\/em><\/p>\n

Manufacturing Month may be over, but many federal agencies celebrate and support U.S. manufacturing and manufacturers year-round! If you couldn\u2019t join the interagency Manufacturing Month series of five-webinars hosted by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Commercial Service, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), here\u2019s a quick summary of how these agencies can help your company grow.<\/p>\n

Manufacturing Month Webinar Recordings<\/h2>\n

Hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses \u2014 including numerous small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) \u2014 from around the country tuned in every Thursday starting September 30th to hear about federal agency programs and learn from businesses leaders that have used them to find new international markets, get access to capital, and build more resilient supply chain operations.<\/p>\n

Manufacturing Day Celebration<\/h3>\n

This webinar celebrating Manufacturing Day featured a panel discussion with three small businesses that have effectively tapped federal government export assistance to achieve global market success. It also included an overview of federal resources available to assist U.S. manufacturers as they begin or expand exporting their products. Watch it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Early-Stage Manufacturers<\/h3>\n

The goal of this webinar was to explore the idea phase, commercialization path, and global growth journey of early-stage manufacturers. It featured two innovative small businesses that have effectively tapped federal government resources in their journey from start-up to becoming successful in the global marketplace. Watch it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trade Finance Tools<\/h3>\n

An expert panel discussed financial challenges and solutions available to U.S. manufacturers. Topics included working capital strategies to fulfill sales orders and export credit insurance as a tool to protect against buyer nonpayment and offer favorable credit terms. Watch it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Supply Chain Solutions<\/h3>\n

This webinar featured a discussion facilitated by the MEP on supply chain solutions for SMMs. Seasoned manufacturers and supply chain experts discussed how to improve operations, reduce costs and mitigate risk through effective supply chain management. The webinar also featured speakers from the National Economic Council and SBA on the administration\u2019s manufacturing agenda and the SBA\u2019s new Manufacturing Hub office, respectively. Watch it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Celebrando el Mes de Fabricantes<\/h3>\n

This Spanish-language webinar featured Hispanic-owned manufacturers sharing their export success stories and an overview of federal export promotion resources available to U.S. small business exporters. Watch it\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/h2>\n

These federal programs are here to help your business! Feel free to learn more about what we do and how we can help.<\/p>\n

U.S. Census Bureau<\/h3>\n

The Census Bureau is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and regulations governing the reporting of exports from the U.S. to other countries. The Census Bureau provides extensive outreach and education to its customers on understanding the Foreign Trade Regulations, classifying commodities, using the Automated Export System, and utilizing the trade data. Private businesses and trade associations use the data for domestic and overseas market analysis as well as industry, product, and area-based business planning. USA Trade Online allows users to obtain monthly and annual trade statistics at the district and port level, as well as state exports and imports. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.census.gov\/trade<\/a>\u00a0or call (800) 549-0595 and select the appropriate option.<\/p>\n