American Express Announces Exporting Program to Help Middle Market Companies Grow Globally
May 14 2015 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Grow Global Program to Provide Firms with
Insights and Connections to Expand in Foreign Markets
American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced the launch of
American Express Grow Global, a new program to help increase
exporting among U.S. middle market businesses.
Middle market companies are defined as those generating between
$10 million and $1 billion in revenues. According to U.S. Census
data, mid-sized firms account for 29% of U.S. business revenues,
but only 9% of the value of U.S. exports. And a recently released
study by American Express and Dun & Bradstreet showed that
middle market companies have been the engine of U.S. job creation
since the Great Recession, accounting for 92% of all private sector
jobs created since 2008.
“Exporting represents a $928 billion opportunity1 for U.S.
mid-sized companies2 over the next 10 years, yet only 17% of middle
market firms currently trade internationally3,” said Susan Sobbott,
president, Global Corporate Payments, American Express. “The Grow
Global program is designed to help demystify the complexities of
exporting, and help companies seize the opportunities available by
tapping into markets outside the U.S.”
Who Can Benefit?
The American Express Grow Global series is designed for
companies who are considering exporting as a growth opportunity, as
well as those who are already expanding their business into markets
outside the U.S. The program includes free events, webinars and
online resources that will help provide middle market presidents,
CEOs, COOs and CFOs access to exporting officials and international
buyers. It will also deliver insights from successful exporters and
top industry experts who will provide mentoring and one-on-one
meeting opportunities. Guides will help:
- Find profitable international
clients,
- Avoid costly mistakes,
- Maximize opportunities,
- Navigate government and private
resources,
- Leverage marketing and sales, and much
more.
Online content will be available at American Express Business
Trends and Insights: Growing Smart, which will host how-to guides,
resources from governmental and other organizations, and upcoming
Grow Global event details.
Following today’s launch, American Express will kick off the
Grow Global program with two events in June in Atlanta and Chicago.
In addition to the speeches and panels, attendees can participate
in Global Connections, an opportunity to meet one-on-one with more
than 25 industry representatives who will host more than 300
face-to-face meetings at each event.
Atlanta, GAAmerican Express Grow Global: AtlantaThe W
Atlanta45 Ivan Allen Jr. BlvdAtlanta, GA 30308Tuesday, June 30, 20158:00am –
5:00pmwww.AmericanExpressGrowGlobal.com
Chicago, ILAmerican Express Grow Global: ChicagoThe
Peninsula Chicago108 E Superior Street Chicago, IL
60611Thursday, June 25,
20158:00am – 5:00pmwww.AmericanExpressGrowGlobal.com
For more information and middle market resources from American
Express, visit:
https://business.americanexpress.com/us/business-trends-and-insights/growing-smart
1 Capitol Economic Advisors research brief for American Express2
Middle Market companies are defined as earning between $10 million
and $1 billion in revenue3 Middle Market Power Index
About American Express Global Corporate
Payments
Through its Global Corporate Payments division, American Express
offers a suite of B2B and T&E payment solutions that can help
organizations streamline processes and identify opportunities to
help drive savings and efficiency. American Express can help your
organization improve working capital flexibility and your
relationships with suppliers. For more information, visit
https://business.americanexpress.com/us/
About American Express
American Express is a global services company, providing
customers with access to products, insights and experiences that
enrich lives and build business success. Learn more
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