STEP Grant Webinar with Hannah Forrest, VEDP
Thursday, October 29, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Virginia businesses looking to expand into international markets are invited to an online session featuring Hannah Robertson-Forrest, STEP Grants Manager with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP).
The webinar will provide an overview of VEDP’s International Trade programs, with a particular focus on Virginia's SBA-funded State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). STEP is designed to increase the number of small businesses that export and increase export value among small businesses that are already selling internationally.
Hannah Robertson-Forrest will discuss STEP services in Virginia, eligibility criteria, and the application process. The session will also highlight examples of Virginia businesses that have previously participated in the program and their successes.
Who Should Attend: Virginia manufacturers and small businesses that currently export, are considering entering international markets, or are looking for resources to support international sales and export growth.
The virtual program is scheduled for 11 AM to 12 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026.