




CHARLOTTE, NC –
This week, Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Charlotte Chapter, Public Private Strategies, and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce were joined by Export–Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis and Member of EXIM Board of Director Member Spencer Bachus III for a roundtable discussion with business leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The discussion was an opportunity for Chair Lewis and Director Bachus to connect with Charlotte area business owners who are actively engaged in exporting, and share information about Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reshore jobs, rebuild American manufacturing and strengthen America’s supply chains through programs like the Make More in America Initiative.
“We know that EXIM financing can be a powerful tool to support American businesses looking level up and grow in the international marketplace,” said Chair Lewis. “It was great to get the chance to speak with business leaders from Charlotte and across the region and help them learn more about what EXIM can do to help them boost exports and compete and win deals Overseas.”
During the event, Chair Lewis and Director Bachus shared how EXIM’s financing tools are uniquely positioned to help support American companies grow and expand their business through exporting.
“Small business is the backbone of a healthy American economy and EXIM has the financing tools to help small businesses expand into global markets,” said Director Bachus. “It has been a pleasure engaging with companies of all sizes in North Carolina this week. EXIM is open and continues to support American exporters and facilitate job growth nationwide.”
“We’re so glad to welcome EXIM Chair Lewis and Director Bachus to Charlotte for a discussion of how we can empower LGBTQ+ business owners and strengthen the economy here at home by expanding our presence in markets across the world,”
said Chad Turner, President & CEO, Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce.
“The Hispanic business community is a growing force in Charlotte and across North Carolina. The Latin American Chamber of Commerce-Charlotte is honored to have our members at this week's discussion with Chair Reta Jo Lewis, Director Bachus, and our partners as we work to increase economic opportunity and international business opportunities for Hispanic small-owned businesses,”
said Gris K. Bailey, President/CEO, Latin American Chamber of Commerce-Charlotte.
“It was an honor to welcome EXIM Chair Lewis to Charlotte and discuss how women business owners can benefit from EXIM’s work to strengthen our market presence abroad. Our members valued the opportunity to hear directly from EXIM leadership about their plans to win the future for American business,” said Christina Jarrett, President, National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Charlotte Chapter.
“This week’s roundtable allowed leaders from across industries – from clean energy to fintech to export-import – to come together and engage with the leaders at EXIM that are shaping our economic future. We thank EXIM Chair Lewis and Director Bachus for taking the time to share updates and receive feedback from Charlotte area business owners who are actively engaged in exporting, creating American jobs, and supporting strong local economies,” said Rhett Buttle, Founder and Principal, Public Private Strategies.
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