OPIC's extensive work with American small business 
Each year, well over half the projects OPIC supports involve an American small business and our business partners come from all regions of the U.S. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting American small businesses in the global economy, OPIC will continue the Expanding Horizons workshop series, with events this year in Oregon, New York, Ohio, California, and North Carolina.  Learn more

OPIC to host small business seminar in Portland, Oregon
OPIC's Expanding Horizons workshop series educates American small businesses about the opportunities of investing in emerging markets and the ways OPIC financing and political risk insurance can support them.  Learn more
Why American small businesses should be exploring emerging markets
OPIC has helped many American small businesses successfully expand into places like Rwanda, the Philippines and the Brazilian rainforest, while at the same time growing their U.S. operations. Learn more
Ellicott Dredges is an American small business that manufactures cutter-suction dredges used around the world. Read more about how OPIC political risk insurance supports its business.  Learn more



On International Women's Day, we featured Dawn Hines, co-founder of OPIC partner Aventura Investment Partners, which helps small farmers in Senegal improve yields.   Learn more
Building critical infrastructure in Jordan
"Emerging markets have growing infrastructure needs as their economies grow. For American businesses, this represents an opportunity." Read more about OPIC partner AES Corp. of Arlington, Virginia.  Learn more 
Africa is projected to be the world's fastest growing region by 2020. OPIC partner Emerging Capital Partners explains the significant opportunity of investing in Africa.  Learn more