EDC GLOBAL - Economic Development Collaborative

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The EDC Global trade program is designed to assist businesses access global trade opportunities by connecting them with specialized business assistance and training. EDC Global helps local firms identify and take advantage of trade opportunities, provide a strategic approach to global markets and helps companies use global markets as a catalyst for innovation. The EDC partners with experts from the Small Business Development Center, U.S. Commercial Services and the District Export Council to provide free business advising and access to experts in international trade including Certified Global Business Professionals through NASBITE International. Learn More.

The EDC GLOBAL program includes in-depth advising and training in the following areas:

Export/Import regulations
Export/Import documentation
International financing
International distribution and logistics
International market research

Partnering Organizations/Resources:

U.S. Commercial Services: market research, business matchmaking and diplomacy
District Export Council: trade education and mentoring
SBDC: consulting and educational training programs

PROGRAM COST

This program is no-cost to businesses interested in accessing international trade opportunities and includes focused one-on-one technical advising.

PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

Interested businesses should contact Andrés Tovar at the EDC SBDC to apply. Email andres.tovar@edcsbdc.org, call 805.409.9159 or Click Here to set up an appointment.