WBEC NY DMV Partner Program: Positioned to Compete with EXIM Bank, SBA, and the Department of Commerce

Partner Program:

Positioned to Compete with EXIM Bank, SBA, and the Department of Commerce

June 11 | 1 to 2 p.m. EST | Virtual

WBEC NY DMV invites you to a June 11 virtual session designed for businesses preparing for their next stage of growth and expansion into new markets.

Representatives from EXIM Bank, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Commerce will discuss how their financing, technical assistance, and market access resources work together to support business readiness. The conversation will explore how managing risk, strengthening internal capacity, and leveraging available federal resources can help companies scale operations and pursue new opportunities domestically and internationally.

Attendees will gain practical insight into how thoughtful preparation today can support long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth.

Secure your place now to take advantage of this valuable session centered on growing your business internationally.

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Toya Woods is a Business Development Specialist in the Office of Small Business at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank). Based in Washington, D.C., she supports EXIM Bank’s mission as an independent federal agency that provides export credit insurance and working capital guarantees to help U.S. small businesses compete and grow in the global marketplace.

In her role, Ms. Woods promotes EXIM’s export financing programs and services to underserved business communities, with a particular focus on minority-, women-, and veteran-owned enterprises. She is committed to expanding awareness of EXIM resources and helping small business owners access the tools needed to succeed internationally.

Ms. Woods has over eighteen years of experience at EXIM Bank. During her tenure, she has held positions in the Office of Records Management as well as in the Division of the Treasurer and Controller, providing her with a broad and comprehensive understanding of the Bank’s operations.

Michael K. Jackson serves as a Senior International Trade Specialist in the Baltimore office of the U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration.

He brings nearly two decades of federal experience in international trade and export development, including prior business development roles with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where he specialized in export finance education, training, and strategic partnerships.

Before entering federal service, Mr. Jackson spent over a decade in the private sector, holding sales and marketing roles with Fortune 500 firms in the banking and telecommunications industries.

In addition to his public service, Mr. Jackson is the Founder & CEO of Michael K. Jackson International, a leadership development and professional speaking practice focused on resilience and sustainable well-being for leaders and teams under pressure.

He earned an MBA in International Business from American InterContinental University and a B.S. in Government & Politics with a concentration in International Relations from the University of Maryland Global Campus (Heidelberg, Germany). He holds the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) designation and is an Association for Talent Development (ATD) Master Trainer. Mr. Jackson is a U.S. Air Force veteran, husband, and proud father of four daughters.

Miguel Peñaloza is a Finance Manager under the SBA’s Office of Manufacturing and Trade (OMT).  Miguel supports small businesses and lenders which engage with SBA’s three core export loan programs as well as the recently launched Working Capital (Pilot) Program.  Prior to joining the SBA, Miguel worked as a Loan Specialist with the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) as well as a Membership Manager with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). His background in lending provides a unique understanding of the financing needs for small businesses.