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title: "USCS & IBT Online: STEP into Exporting: State Trade Program (STEP) Grants for International Business Growth - Nov. 7"
description: Learn how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small to mid-sized business owners and entrepreneurs reach their international business objectives.
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# STEP INTO EXPORTING: STATE TRADE EXPANSION PROGRAM (STEP) GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GROWTH

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**Stephen Sullivan**  
Senior International Trade Specialist  
*U.S. Small Business Administration*

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**Susanna Hardy**  
Chief Content Officer   
*IBT Online*

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**Simona Racek**  
EDC SBDC Trade Specialist  
*Co-CEO Simaris Trade*

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**Mariana Guevara**  
Export Program Manager  
*California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development *

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**Jose Maciel**  
Director  
*U.S. Commercial Service, Baltimore*

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**Brian Castleberry**  
Senior Regional Manager - Middle East, Africa, and United Kingdom  
*Maryland Department of Commerce*

Learn how the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small to mid-sized business owners and entrepreneurs reach their international business objectives (resources, programs and grants available).

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