Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option
Schedule
Tue Apr 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
333 Texas St #411 | Shreveport, LA
About this Event
This training series is made possible through a collaboration between North Louisiana Economic Partnership, the Louisiana District Export Council, and the U.S. Commercial Service. It will focus on practical basics of exporting for products made in Louisiana and services delivered by Louisianans, with particular attention on the following strategic sectors for development by the International Trade Administration: strategic technologies, energy & critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing.
Hosted in person, with virtual option for remote participation.
AGENDA
- Market Selection, Market Entry & Online Marketing Best Practices
- Getting Paid, Risk Management & Export Financing
- Logistics, including: Documentation, Duties & Taxes, Shipping, Warehousing & Fulfillment
- Lessons Learned, Featuring Louisiana Exporters
For questions, contact:
U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana
[email protected] | +1-504-589-6546
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Introduction & Welcoming Remarks
Host: Justyn Dixon (North Louisiana Economic Partnership)
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Going Global: How to Grow Your Business through Exporting
Host: John Henry Jackson (U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana)
Info: Market selection criteria (Free Trade Agreements & Regulatory considerations; Data Resources, including Market Diversification Tool), Market entry strategies, Digital marketing
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Getting Paid: Managing Payment Risks with Foreign Buyers
Host: Shane Purvis (Bonvenu Bank)
Info: Payment methods (including cash in advance), Credit insurance for risk management, US government and private-sector resources for export finance
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Logistics: Getting Your Goods From Port to Port
Host: Harris Charalambous (FedEx)
Info: Understanding documentation, Duties & taxes, Shipping methods and INCOTERMS, Warehousing & fulfillment
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Legal Considerations: Mitigating Risks and Maximizing Partnerships
Host: Saul Newsome (Newsome Law)
Info: Explore the basics of International Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Export Controls
🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
LED’s STEP Grant Program: Helping Kickstart Your Export Journey
Host: India Bellard (Louisiana Economic Development)
Info: Learn how to access funding for your company to develop its international sales and marketing for U.S. made products and services.
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:20 AM
Lessons from Experienced Exporters
Host: Trotter Hunt, Principal (Hunt Guillot & Associates)
Info: Find out how experienced Louisiana exporters accessed international markets and built global businesses for their services and products.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Wrap-up & Discussion
Host: John Henry Jackson (U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana)
Where is it happening?
333 Texas St #411, 333 Texas Street, Shreveport, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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