Resources
Local Resources / Opportunities (New England area)
U.S. / Arab Government Sites (incentives, initiatives, guides, contacts)
Trade Auctions / Leads (directories, buyers, sellers, trade shows)
Research and Statistics (export/import/market data, trends, analysis)
Strategic Planning / Marketing (business plans, market data, guides/outlines, samples/templates)
Funding Import/Export (incentives, loans/grants, banks, collaboration/partnerships, venture capital)
Legal / Logistical Support (documentation, FTAs/Incentives, transport, quality assurance)
Investing (forex/currencies, sustainable development, alternative energy, people)
Inter-Cultural Communication (importance, image/public diplomacy, training)
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Educational / Careers (free resources, tips, internships/exchanges, funding, student travel, collaboration, seminar/workshop/univ links)
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FEATURED TIP: The U.S. Small Business Administration offers an Export Loan Guarantee Program to small businesses that want to establish or expand export operations, guaranteeing up to $500,000 of commercial financing. Other institutions that provide capital for intl. expansion include:
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation(OPIC) - http://www.opic.gov/index.asp
• Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO) - http://www.pefco.com/
• Export-Import Bank of the United States (Eximbank) - http://www.exim.gov/
LOCAL RESOURCES / OPPORTUNITIES:
MA Info Session Schedule - Economic Assistance for Exporting
LINKS (MA):
http://www.buyusa.gov/massachusetts/
http://www.buyusa.gov/massachusetts/events.html
U.S. GOVT SITES - Incentives, Initiatives, Contacts, Useful Links:
Importance of Trade as Job Creator:
http://www.traderoots.org/
Trade Roots Links & Resources:
http://www.traderoots.org/resources.jsf
GREAT Resource for Businesses Seeking Fed Contracts – Key Links on Homepage:
http://usa.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtml
By State: http://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Resources.shtml
Key U.S. Export Site - Find/Search for Initiatives & Very Helpful Links (News, Leads, Data, etc):
http://www.export.gov/
Mideast Export Initiatives Page: http://export.gov/middleeast/
GREAT Link to Current Programs/Opportunities and Trade News:
Main Site: http://www.ustda.gov/
Current Opportunities Listed: http://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/index.asp
Federal Business Opportunities Site – Search Database of Available Opportunities:
http://www.fbo.gov
Intl. Trade Administration – Trade/Initiative News & Helpful Links (Missions, New Resources, Statistics, etc.):
http://www.trade.gov/
U.S. Small Business Administration Trade Initiatives, Assistance and Resources:
http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/internationaltrade/index.html
Office of U.S. Trade Representative – Export Assistance and Useful Links:
http://www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-toolbox/export-assistance
U.S. Commercial Services – Find Personal/Local Trade Assistance:
http://www.buyusa.gov/home/us.html
U.S. Export Assistance Offices (Domestic):
http://www.export.gov/eac/index.asp
Recovery/Stimulus Bill Site – See Stimulus Spending and Find Contracts, Grants, Loans, Updates:
http://www.recovery.gov
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