SBDC

Located in five Small Business Development Centers throughout the state, the International Trade Assistance Center program (ITAC) offers the following services to Ohio's new-to-export small businesses:

• expert business consulting;
• trade lead development;
• international market research and marketing plan development assistance;
• direct or indirect export strategic plan development assistance;
• market readiness assessment;
• export resource and reference materials;
• overseas trade shows and missions access;
• various export related training; and
  • Ohio Department of Development's International Trade Division
  • U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service Department
  • World Trade Centers, U.S. Small Business Administration 
• and local export resource referrals.Consulting is a free, in-depth and confidential service, however, fees may be charged for training, market research services, reports and export financial packaging. 

Ohio's ITACs also offer assistance through Global Ohio, an Ohio Export Launch initiative for new-to-export and existing businesses expanding their global market. The website is a full-service resource for locating and understanding export and import information.

The ITAC program is a working partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce's Commercial Service Department and the Ohio Department of Development. The program increases Ohio's business presence and competitiveness in international markets through increased sales, revenues, productions and job creation.

Contact:
Small Business Development Centers of Ohio at (614) 466-2711 or (800) 848-1300, or E-Mail US.

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