Exporting and International Assistance
Working to strengthen IOWA's presence in the international marketplace!
Iowa continues to have a stronger presence in the international marketplace. With offices and representatives throughout the world, we are promoting Iowa products and services, assisting international investment in Iowa, and educating Iowa businesses on exporting and doing business in other countries.
One of the Iowa International Office's most valued services it is export-related, one-on-one counseling. The staff uses its background in the private sector along with their training to provide Iowa businesses with invaluable resources to identify such issues as product suitability, best markets, market entry strategies, viable trade shows, qualified contacts, distribution channels, trade barriers, export requirements, logistics, documentation and more.
- Iowa Export Directories — A database of Iowa companies that are exporting, companies providing services to exporters, and Iowa food producers, processors and manufacturers.
- Marketing Iowa — Learn how the International Office can help you succeed in the international marketplace.
- Export Trade Assistance Program (ETAP) — Financial assistance available to firms wishing to participate in overseas trade shows or trade missions.
- Targeted Regions — Areas of the world with a high potential for international trade.
- Trade Programs — Learn how the International Office of the Iowa Department of Economic Development can help you succeed in the international marketplace.
- Export Training — If you are new to exporting, have new staff to bring up to speed, or just need to refresh your export knowledge, seminars are a great way to become oriented with the initial steps in the export process. Participate in educational exporting events available in Iowa.
- Export Information — Important information regarding trade agreements and sanctions, etc.
- Facts & Statistics — The hard numbers behind Iowa's exports.
To Learn More:
Phone: 515.242.4743
E-mail: international@iowalifechanging.com
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