Education & Training
Find the latest tools, online learning platforms, and customized training for your business needs.
Starting Up
AWB Institute
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360-943-1600
AWB Institute focuses on an array of human resource and employment issues, including workforce development and education; workplace safety; environmental compliance; and competitiveness. Many Washington businesses need help in training newly hired or incumbent workers with new skills and practices. Washington's thirty-four community & technical colleges can help your business get the employee training it needs to be competitive. AWB Institute has programs available to help you cover the costs of employee training when you partner with a community/ technical college.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
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206-256-6115
The Export Finance Assistance Center provides free export finance advice and counseling assistance to small and medium sized exporters or prospective Washington State-based exporters. Organizes export finance seminars for both new and experienced exporters, banks and non- bank lenders.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
If your company is new to export, or considering new export markets and requires guidance and information as you develop and expand, trade specialists in the US Export Assistance Center can provide advice and counseling to help determine the best course of action.
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They offer export financing advice, technical assistance, and market access programs for Washington State small and medium-sized businesses
Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC)
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509-358-7765
The Washington Small Business Development Center's (WSBDC) international Trade Specialists are Certified Global Business Professionals (CGBP) who provide confidential, low-cost assistance to prepare you to export. Their services include market research, information on industry trends and Identification of product line manufacturers,
Entry Level Training
Impact Washington
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425.438.1146
Impact Washington is a non-profit organization that strengthens Washington manufacturers to make them more globally competitive. They organize industry events, including on filing documentation and have industry experts who can provide advice and counseling.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA partners with the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW) to educate food and agricultural companies on export finance issues via a series of workshops. These events provide information on new and existing credit and export finance assistance programs.
Industry Specific Training
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA provides export readiness consultations for agricultural firms that are new to exporting or looking to enter a new export market.
Advanced Level Training
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA partners with the Washington State Department of Commerce to host two highlyâ€regarded, intensive certificate courses throughout the state.
Financing
Get access to capital financing, investor information, and partnership opportunities.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
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206-256-6115
The Export Finance Assistance Center provides free export finance advice and counseling assistance to small and medium sized exporters or prospective Washington State-based exporters. It provides consultation services in payment risk mitigation and export finance, including credit insurance, letters of credit, foreign exchange, Export-Import Bank and Small Business Administration export finance guaranty programs. EFACW offers businesses information on how to finance and get paid for their export sales and also acts as a matchmaker for their banking relationship.
Export-Import Bank of the United States-Seattle Office
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206-728-2264
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. When private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales. EXIM has programs to provide financing, protect against buyer nonpayment and more.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They provide direct assistance to small businesses in the areas of export financing, including information on international methods of payment, comparisons of payment options, risk assessment and export credit insurance programs, deal structuring, export loan programs and loan packaging assistance for SBA Export Working Capital Program applications.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Spokane Office
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509-344-9398
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They provide direct assistance to small businesses in the areas of export financing, including information on international methods of payment, comparisons of payment options, risk assessment and export credit insurance programs, deal structuring, export loan programs and loan packaging assistance for SBA Export Working Capital Program applications.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA partners with the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW) to educate food and agricultural companies on new and existing credit and export finance assistance programs.
Market Access & Expansion
Get help in accessing foreign markets, finding partners, learn about shipping, and more.
Matchmakers/Partners
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle (TDA)
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206-389-7301
TDA promotes, connects and educates the Greater Seattle region internationally for trade and business. Through meetings with inbound delegations and business visitors and on outbound trade missions, TDA can connect you to potential buyers and partners from key international markets.
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. They can identify potential partners and help you meet one-on-one with pre-screened buyers, sales representatives, and business partners through their Gold Key Service.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. Through their Gold Key/Silver Key program, an expert experienced in your target country will arrange appointments for you with pre-screened contacts whose interests and objectives match your own. They can also do an Internatonal Partner Search writing a report on up to five qualified overseas contacts who have expressed an interest in the company's products, services, or licenses. They also prepare Enhanced International Company Profiles--a detailed report on an overseas company.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Spokane Office
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509-344-9398
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. Through their Gold Key/Silver Key program, an expert experienced in your target country will arrange appointments for you with pre-screened contacts whose interests and objectives match your own. They can also do an Internatonal Partner Search writing a report on up to five qualified overseas contacts who have expressed an interest in the company's products, services, or licenses. They also prepare Enhanced International Company Profiles--a detailed report on an overseas company.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA Introduces Washington companies to qualified foreign buyers through trade missions, trade shows, trade leads, in-store promotions and showcases of Washington products. They maintain a searchable database of Washington food and agricultural suppliers to help connect buyers and sellers.
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They conduct numerous business matchmaking opportunities, whether as part of a state trade mission or trade show, pre-requested buyer introduction, or an inbound visit by a foreign trade delegation or organization.
Research & Development
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. They provide country and industry reports (including country commercial guides), as well as individualized reports on global markets. You can also order an international company report containing available sales, profit figures, potential liabilities, and other financial information.
University of Washington--CoMotion
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206-543-3970
The University of Washington's CoMotion Department (formerly the UW Center for Commercialization) is the collaborative hub for expanding the societal impact of the UW community. CoMotion is in charge of technology transfer for UW, offers programs that allow for companies to collaborate with UW scientists and engineers, provides access for companies to UW labs and connects companies to talented students and alumni.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA is involved in a variety of research and development efforts around seeds, animal health and other agriculture issues. They maintain a listing of research and development grant opportunities.
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They help you analyze markets so that you can develop and execute your export plan with complete confidence.
WWU Center for Economic Vitality
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360-778-1762
The CEV provides free, confidential counseling and technical assistance combined with competitive intelligence research/economic services to business owners and managers throughout Washington state.Â
Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC)
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509-358-7765
The Washington Small Business Development Center's (WSBDC) international Trade Specialists are Certified Global Business Professionals (CGBP) who provide confidential, low-cost assistance to prepare you to export. The WSBDC provides a variety of technical assistance, including finding current market information on market trends, sales data, specific industry trends and demographics.
Targeted Marketing
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The Commercial Service can provide your company with the market research needed to target the appropriate market(s) for your products and develop a marketing plan once those markets are identified. In addition to existing off-the-shelf research, the Commercial Service can prepare a tailored analysis of the market for your product.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. USEAC can provide your company with the market research needed to target the appropriate market(s) for your products and develop a marketing plan once those markets are identified. In addition to existing off-the-shelf research, they can also prepare a tailored analysis of the market for your product.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Spokane Office
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509-344-9398
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. USEAC can provide your company with the market research needed to target the appropriate market(s) for your products and develop a marketing plan once those markets are identified. In addition to existing off-the-shelf research, they can also prepare a tailored analysis of the market for your product.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA provides marketing assistance for markets throughout the world including China, Europe, India & Middle East, Japan, Korea, Mexico & Latin America, Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. Their trade specialists and their overseas representatives can develop a country-specific pricing strategy and provide market specific information.
Promotion, Outreach & Advocacy
Find networking opportunities, trade missions, and trade shows.
Country/Region Specific Organizations
Japan America Society of the State of Washington
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206-374-0180
The mission of JASSW is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Japan and Washington State by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Korean American Chamber of Commerce, Washington State
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253-256-2216
The Korean American Chamber works to foster prosperity, economic growth, and quality of life of Korean-Americans conducting business in the State of Washington.
Swedish American Chamber of Commerce
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425-952-6299
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Seattle (SACC-Seattle) is a non-profit organization working to enhance trade relations as well as cultural exchange between Sweden and the Pacific Northwest region in the United States.
WA State China Relations Council
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206-441-4419
The China Relations Council is dedicated to promoting stronger commercial, educational, and cultural relations between the state of Washington and the People's Republic of China. The Council organizes networking programs and hosts visiting Chinese delegations.
Networking & Relationship Building
Japan America Society of the State of Washington
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206-374-0180
The mission of JASSW is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Japan and Washington State by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. They organize a variety of networking programs throughout the year.
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle (TDA)
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206-389-7301
TDA promotes, connects and educates the Greater Seattle region internationally for trade and business. It organizes numerous programs on international business and hosts inbound delegations, business people and foreign dignitaries, including organizing programs that offer networking and relationship building opportunities.
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. They use commercial diplomacy to help you overcome trade obstacles and through The Advocacy Center help advocate on behalf of U.S. exporters bidding on public-sector contracts with overseas governments and government agencies.
WA State China Relations Council
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206-441-4419
The China Relations Council is dedicated to promoting stronger commercial, educational, and cultural relations between the state of Washington and the People's Republic of China. The Council organizes networking programs and hosts visiting Chinese delegations.
World Trade Center Tacoma
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253-396-1022
As part of a worldwide network of World Trade Centers, World Trade Center Tacoma helps local businesses succeed in the global market. They organize programs and networking events focused on international business.
Trade Missions
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle (TDA)
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206-389-7301
TDA promotes, connects and educates the Greater Seattle region internationally for trade and business. It organizes both business missions focused on industry sectors and an International Leadership Mission.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They can connect you to federal trade missions. On these missions, companies travel together as a delegation where they attend market briefings, participate in site visits and networking receptions, and have one-on-one business matchmaking appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Spokane Office
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509-344-9398
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They can connect you to federal trade missions. On these missions, companies travel together as a delegation where they attend market briefings, participate in site visits and networking receptions, and have one-on-one business matchmaking appointments with pre-screened potential buyers, agents, distributors, and joint venture partners.
WA State China Relations Council
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206-441-4419
The China Relations Council is dedicated to promoting stronger commercial, educational, and cultural relations between the state of Washington and the People's Republic of China. The China Relations Council organizes business missions to various destinations throughout China. Visit the Council's website for details on upcoming missions.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA Introduces Washington companies to qualified foreign buyers through trade missions, trade shows, trade leads, in-store promotions and showcases of Washington products.
WA State Department of Commerce
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Email
206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They organize missions to international markets, including trade missions led by the Governor. Commerce organizes meetings with companies and officials during the trips as well as networking events.
World Trade Center Tacoma
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253-396-1022
As part of a worldwide network of World Trade Centers, World Trade Center Tacoma helps local businesses succeed in the global market. They organize periodic trade missions to international markets to assist delegates to meet buyers and key contacts.
Trade Shows
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. The U.S. Commercial Service only certifies well-established shows, with reliable organizers, that provide the best opportunities for U.S. products and services.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA works with other states and the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) to organize participation at trade shows around the world. Many of these are sponsored or endorsed by the USDA.Â
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They organize missions to trade shows such as Hannover Messe, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and other key trade shows around the world.
Technical Assistance
Learn to assess foreign markets, find research resources, and get help on trade regulations.
Filing Required Documentation
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
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206-256-6115
The Export Finance Assistance Center provides free export finance advice and counseling assistance to small and medium sized exporters or prospective Washington State-based exporters. EFACW organizes training seminars, including those focusing on filing documentation.
Export.gov
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Out of State
Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Export.gov explains the documents that are commonly used in exporting, but specific requirements vary by destination and product. It is divided in the following sections: common export-related documents, certificates of origin, other certificates for shipments of specific goods, export licenses and temporary shipment documents.
Impact Washington
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425.438.1146
Impact Washington is a non-profit organization that strengthens Washington manufacturers to make them more globally competitive. They organize industry events, including on filing documentation, and have industry experts who can provide advice and counseling.
WA State Department of Agriculture
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360-902-1931
WSDA supports the producers, distributors, and consumers of Washington's food and agricultural products. WSDA assists companies with the many detailed documents required for export transactions that are unique to agriculture.
WA State Department of Commerce
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206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. Their trade experts can help you understand legal and filing documentation issues related to exporting.
Identifying & Assessing Markets
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Seattle Office
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206-553-5615
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They provide assistance to U.S. exporters, including free market and industry reports, as well as customized reports on global markets.
U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) - Spokane Office
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509-344-9398
USEAC is your local representative of the U.S. Department of Commerce international trade activities, including the U.S. Commercial Service and International Trade Administration. They provide assistance to U.S. exporters, including free market and industry reports, as well as customized reports on global markets.
WA State Department of Commerce
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Email
206-256-6100
The Washington State Department of Commerce small business export assistance program provides a range of technical and consulting services that can get your business ready to export quickly and efficiently – all at no charge. They help you analyze markets so that you can develop and execute your export plan with complete confidence.
Washington Small Business Development Center (WSBDC)
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Email
509-358-7765
The Washington Small Business Development Center's (WSBDC) international Trade Specialists are Certified Global Business Professionals (CGBP) who provide confidential, low-cost assistance to prepare you to export.. They provide a variety of technical assistance, including finding current market information on market trends, sales data, specific industry trends and demographics.
Research Resources
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
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949-660-0144 Out of State
The Bureau of Industry and Security advances U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership. Information on export licenses and training are available on their website.
Central Intelligence Agency - The World Factbook
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703-482-0623 Out of State
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
Export.gov
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Out of State
Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies to succeed in today’s global marketplace. It lists upcoming U.S. government organized trade missions and trade shows, resources for training, country commercial guides and other resources to help you successfully export.
Federation of International Trade Associations
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703-634-3482 Out of State
The FITA Global Trade Portal is a source for international import and export trade leads, events, and links to 8,000 international trade (export/import) related Websites.
Global Edge
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Out of State
Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University (IBC), globalEDGEâ„¢ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.
PIERS
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888-591-0982 Out of State
PIERS is a subscription database of U.S. waterborne trade activity in the world providing information services to thousands of subscribers globally.
The Economist Intelligence Unit
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212-698-9717 Out of State
The Economist Intelligence Unit is a resource for economic and business research, forecasting and analysis. Choose from off-the-shelf subscription services and bespoke custom research to inform your strategic decisions and support your business.
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle (TDA)
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206-389-7301
TDA promotes, connects and educates the Greater Seattle region internationally for trade and business. It maintains a variety of international trade data and industry sector information on its website and in other formats.
U.S. Census Bureau - Foreign Trade Statistics
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800-923-8282 Out of State
The U.S. Census Bureau provides detailed statistics on goods and estimates of services shipped from the U.S. to foreign countries. Trade and export data is available by country, industry and state.
U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Commercial Service
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206-553-5615 Out of State
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports authored by our specialists working in overseas posts. The Commercial Service also maintains a number of live video presentations on its website covering both broad and country-specific topics.
U.S. International Trade Commission data web
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202-205-1819 Out of State
The USITC Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb provides international trade statistics and U.S. tariff data to the public full-time and free of charge.
United Nations - International Trade Centre
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41-22-730-01-11 Out of State
ITC's mission is to enable developing countries' small businesses exports. There is a wealth of trade data and information on their website.
World Bank - Doing Business
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Out of State
"The World Bank publishes Doing Business, which provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 183 economies and selected cities at the subnational and regional level.
World Trade Organization
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41-22-739-51-11 Out of State
WTO provides up-to-date international trade and tariff data.
Trade Terms & Codes
International Chambers of Commerce
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33-1-49-53-28-28 Out of State
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publishes the Incoterm Rules. A series of three-letter trade terms related to common contractual sales practices, the Incoterms rules are intended primarily to clearly communicate the tasks, costs, and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of goods.
