Our International Trade Analysts can provide assistance in the following areas:

• Country and industry-specific market research
• Identification of best target markets
• International trade leads and opportunities
• Access to Foreign Trade Offices
• Standards compliance

In addition, assistance is available with identification and evaluation methods for international business partners including agents, representatives, distributors, end-users, shipping and logistical support services, professional referrals for trade financing, translation, legal, shipping, and logistics.

Market incentive grants are available for the implementation of new market entry and market development strategies. Grants are reserved for companies entering new markets, and selection is based on the rationale for a company's market-entry and development strategy, along with supporting documentation.

The Global Assistance Program (GAP) Grant is available to companies located in our service area. GAP provides up to $1,500, on a 3:1 match basis, to qualifying companies for new market-entry and development strategies. Information regarding other market development grants is available through the Center for Global Competitiveness.

To learn more about the no fee, international trade assistance that is available through the Center for Global Competitiveness, please Contact Us.