What information and resources are available for my Import/Export Company?
Import/Export Information and Assistance
US Business Advisor
www.business.gov/topics/international_trade, this is the federal government’s guide to international trade for small businesses. In this website, businesses can find essential information on laws and regulations, finance, trade leads, and associations and agencies that promote international trade.
US department of Commerce, Trade Information Center
www.ita.doc.gov/td/tic offers the business community information on all US Federal Government Export Assistance Programs. Also visit the US Export website at www.export.gov
US Small Business Administration International Trade Assistance programs www.sba.gov/OIT in this website, you will find information on export (includes a Small Business Guide to Export), assistance centers, and business loans.
SBA Trade Mission Online www.sba.gov/tmonline if interested in exporting opportunities. Ccompanies using this database can find partners or suppliers and obtain trade leads.
U.S. Commercial Service www.buyusa.gov offers assistance to help businesses develop international markets. With a worldwide network of offices, and experts can help you navigate international regulations, identify potential markets, facilitate introductions with buyers and distributors, networking events,
expert counseling, and accessibility to market research. Visit the website for offices in helping businesses in your area.
Empire State Development has a worldwide network of offices that provides services to New York, Out of State, and International Firms. Their objective is to help companies establish themselves in New York and to promote exports of products made in the State.
If you are an international company trying to do business in New York:
New York City Division for International Businesses
offers assistance to international companies wanting to do business in New York. They serve as a One-Stop-Shop coordinating interaction with City, State and Federal agencies and banks, real estate and other private service providers
