Duckworth to host Export Forum in Schaumburg

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates will host an Export Forum in collaboration with the Export-Import Bank of the United States from 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 5 at Nielsen, 150 N. Martingale Road in Schaumburg.

This will be an opportunity for small and medium-size businesses with 500 or fewer employees to speak with federal and state government officials. Discussions will include how to increase foreign sales, extend credit to buyers and obtain protection against the risk of nonpayment. A networking session will follow.