# Event Details - **Event Name**: Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: For new-to-export companies & existing Louisiana exporters. Topics: logistics, market entry, trade financing & compliance. Free to all.About this EventThis 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.AGENDAMarket Selection, Market Entry & Online Marketing Best PracticesGetting Paid, Risk Management & Export FinancingLogistics, including: Documentation, Duties & Taxes, Shipping, Warehousing & FulfillmentLessons Learned, Featuring Louisiana ExportersFor questions, contact: U.S. Commercial Service Louisianaoffice.neworleans@trade.gov | +1-504-589-6546 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e97c4070-1ca2-11f1-b6a5-cd61f1521f0c-rimg-w1200-h155-dc000000-gmir.png Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration & Networking?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMIntroduction & Welcoming RemarksHost: Justyn Dixon (North Louisiana Economic Partnership)?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMGoing Global: How to Grow Your Business through ExportingHost: 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 AMGetting Paid: Managing Payment Risks with Foreign BuyersHost: 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 AMLogistics: Getting Your Goods From Port to PortHost: Harris Charalambous (FedEx)Info: Understanding documentation, Duties & taxes, Shipping methods and INCOTERMS, Warehousing & fulfillment ?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMLegal Considerations: Mitigating Risks and Maximizing PartnershipsHost: Saul Newsome (Newsome Law)Info: Explore the basics of International Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Export Controls?: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AMLED’s STEP Grant Program: Helping Kickstart Your Export JourneyHost: 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 AMLessons from Experienced ExportersHost: 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 AMWrap-up & DiscussionHost: John Henry Jackson (U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shreveport/louisiana-export-bootcamp-shreveport-w-virtual-option/100001984825575727 - **Event Categories**: workshops, digital-marketing - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shreveport - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: 333 Texas St #411 - **lat**: 32.5134972 - **long**: -93.74794659999999 - **full address**: 333 Texas St #411, 333 Texas Street, Shreveport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/871b4aa554154d406f8ce2f02283c04c243c5fc8a2134674667ccaecaea62aac-rimg-w1200-h361-dc07437a-gmir.png?v=1773162189 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option being held? - **A:** Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 333 Texas St #411, 333 Texas Street, Shreveport, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option? - **A:** Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option is organized by Louisiana District Export Council . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Louisiana Export Bootcamp @ Shreveport w/virtual option is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shreveport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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