Join regional partners and trade experts for a focused discussion on how Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and onshoring strategies can support business growth and operational efficiency. This session will provide a practical overview of FTZ benefits, insights on current trade considerations, and an introduction to SBA tools and resources designed to support U.S.-based manufacturing and onshoring efforts.
Designed for manufacturers, distributors, and import/export businesses, this session connects you with organizations actively supporting global trade and supply chain strategies in Northeast Tennessee.
While select companies are being directly invited, other interested businesses are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required.
Speaker(s): Mark Canty - Director Business Development, Tri-Cities Airport Authority; Aundrea Salyer - TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office; other speakers to be announced.
Co-Sponsor(s): Kingsport Chamber; Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University; Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship; TN Department of Economic & Community Development; NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership
The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Aundrea Salyer — 423-392-8801; asalyer@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660. TSBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the US.
Fee: No Cost