There are
several government and/or private organizations that exist for
the sole purpose of helping you grow your business internationally.
Networking is a valualbe part of your business. These organizations
are excellent venues for networking with clients and competitors.
Many of the government organizations have programs to help you
find marketing and contacts in those markets. Take advantage of
them.
The
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) is the federal
government's office which promotes and assists businesses
in exporting and financing U.S. goods and services worldwide.
By offering the international marketing assistance provided
by the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. & Foreign
and Commercial Service (US&FCS), which includes the
services of American embassies, and the international
trade financing program of the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) at one location, the Denver USEAC successfully simplifies
and streamlines exporters' access to federal export assistance.
For list of USEAC in your area, go to http://w3.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/pdf/dir_ita.pdf.
World
Trade Clubs (world trade clubs, centers, councils;
international trade associations, etc.) Examples: Washington
International Trade Association; World Trade Center Miami;
World Trade Club of St. Louis; Women in International
Trade Chapters.
Associations/Chambers
of Commerce with regional/Bi-Lateral interests Examples:
the German American Business Association; the British-American
Chamber of Commerce; the U.S.-Russia Business Council.
Associations
Focused on International Logistics Examples: National
Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association;
Women in Transportation; Containerization & Intermodal
Institute.
Associations
Supporting International Trade - such as small business
development centers/organizations, etc. Examples: Coalition
for Employment through Exports; Florida Trade Data Center.
Associations
Supporting Exporters. Examples: Small Business Exporters
Association; National Association of Export Companies;
Export Managers Association of California; National Association
of Export Companies.
Professional
Associations Examples: British Academy of Film &
Television Arts Los Angeles; Foundation for International
Meetings; International Licensing Industry Merchandisers'
Association; American Translators Association
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