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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.
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Searchable
Database of FITA affiliates
450+ independent international associations
which fall into six categories: |
- 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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Find
a trading partner with IMEX members who want
to do business with you.
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