UTSA SBDC International Trade Center - San Antonio

09/16/2026

📣 Small Business Owners: Share Your Experience

The 2026 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey is now open. Your input helps improve understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses and can help shape future programs, resources, and policies.

✔ Takes about 12 minutes
✔ Confidential
✔ Open through November 13

Take the survey today: https://shorturl.at/o1VrE

09/07/2026

🌎 Looking to expand your business internationally?

The 2026 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is now accepting applications from eligible Texas small businesses seeking to enter new markets or grow existing export sales.

Funding is available for activities such as:
✔ International trade shows
✔ Foreign trade missions
✔ Export training
✔ Market research
✔ Translation services
✔ International marketing and e-commerce

💰 Up to $20,000 for Market Expansion activities
💰 Up to $10,000 for businesses New to Export

📅 Application Deadline: September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT

If your business is export-ready and you're looking to reach new customers worldwide, this program can support your international growth.

Learn more and access application materials: https://shorturl.at/qGAkb

For questions regarding the program, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture Grants Office at [email protected] or 833-380-8282.

Program Contact:
Bradine (Bray) Griffiths, Grant Specialist
Trade & Economic Development
Texas Department of Agriculture
📧 [email protected]
📞 512-463-2496

Texas Department of Agriculture Website

09/03/2026

🌎 Thinking about exporting or growing internationally?

Join us for two upcoming webinars:

✅ EAR Compliance Basics Webinar (Sept. 15):
Learn how to avoid costly export compliance mistakes and understand key U.S. export requirements.

🔗 Register Here: https://shorturl.at/n6f3n

✅ Grow in New Markets with Mercado Libre (Sept. 23):
Discover how businesses can reach millions of consumers across Latin America through cross-border e-commerce.

🔗 Register Here: https://shorturl.at/AbCfM

Learn from industry experts, ask questions live, and gain practical insights to help your business succeed globally.

08/27/2026

We are proud to have been represented by Janette Riddell and Jocelyn Garcia at Café con Texas in Monterrey, hosted by the World Trade Center Monterrey - UANL.

Events like these strengthen economic ties between Texas and Nuevo León while creating valuable opportunities for collaboration among business leaders, economic development organizations, and key stakeholders in the binational business ecosystem.

The UTSA SBDC International Trade Center remains committed to supporting Texas companies as they expand into global markets and assisting international businesses looking to establish, grow, or invest in Texas. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with partners who share our commitment to economic growth and cross-border collaboration.

08/26/2026

🌎 Looking for New Customers? Start with Latin America.

Join the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center and Mercado Libre for a free webinar on expanding your business through cross-border e-commerce.

Learn how to:
✔ Reach millions of consumers across Latin America
✔ Leverage Mercado Libre's marketplace ecosystem
✔ Navigate cross-border e-commerce strategies
✔ Understand logistics and fulfillment options

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM Mexico City
🎤 Presented by Kip McGuire, Cross-Border Trade Specialist, Mercado Libre

🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/NBja5

08/18/2026

Are you exporting commercial goods, technology, or technical data?

Make sure your business stays fully compliant with U.S. export rules! ✈️📦

Join the SBDC International Trade Center on September 15, 2026, for our EAR Compliance Basics Webinar.

Whether you're new to trade regulations or looking to refresh your program, this session covers essential compliance concepts, including:

✅ Product & technology classifications
✅ Licensing requirements & exceptions
✅ Dual-use items & "Specially Designed" rules
✅ Denied party, end-user & end-use screening
✅ Export Compliance Programs (ECPs) & voluntary disclosures

Meet the Speaker:
We're excited to feature Nicolette Reed, Vice President at Arrow Export Consultants! With 17+ years of expertise in EAR and ITAR compliance, Nicolette delivers practical, engaging insights to help companies protect themselves from costly mistakes.

Protect your business and trade with confidence!

🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/9q2iT

08/07/2026

07/23/2026

Global business brings opportunity, but it also brings compliance responsibilities.

Whether your organization exports products, handles technical data, hires foreign nationals, or supports government contracts, understanding ITAR regulations is essential.

Join us for this informative training session with export compliance expert Nicolette Reed.

📅 August 5, 2026
💻 Live via Zoom

📲 Scan the QR code or register here: https://shorturl.at/TPeTJ

07/17/2026

🚨 Do you manufacture, design, export, or support products for the aerospace, defense, space, electronics, medical, automotive, marine, or advanced manufacturing industries?

Understanding ITAR requirements is essential to protecting your business and avoiding costly compliance violations.

Join export compliance expert Nicolette Reed, Vice President at Arrow Export Consultants, for a live online ITAR training session where you'll learn about:

ITAR Fundamentals
✅ ITAR Registration
✅ USML Categories (Part 121)
✅ Licensing Requirements & Exemptions

High-Risk Compliance Areas
✅ Deemed Exports & Foreign Nationals
✅ Denied Party Screening
✅ Proscribed Countries (Part 126.1)

Recent Regulatory Changes
✅ Canada & AUKUS Updates
✅ Export Reform
✅ "Specially Designed" Definition

📅 August 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM CT
💻 Zoom Webinar

This training is ideal for manufacturers, exporters, engineers, compliance professionals, business owners, and defense contractors.

👉 Register today: https://shorturl.at/TPeTJ

06/25/2026

🌎 Looking to grow your business internationally?

We’re proud to support a Mexico–U.S. Business Networking Event connecting U.S. businesses with entrepreneurs and SMEs from Mexico.

🤝 This event will help you:
✔ Build new partnerships
✔ Present your business
✔ Explore opportunities in international markets

📅 Wednesday, July 01
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM (Central Time)
👉 Register here: https://tec.rs/networkingPyME

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to grow your business globally.

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🌎 ¿Te interesa expandir tu negocio internacionalmente?

Participa en este evento de networking entre México y EE. UU. y conecta con empresarios listos para colaborar.

📅 Miércoles 01 de julio
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
👉 Regístrate: https://tec.rs/networkingPyME