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Program
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Description
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Contact
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Ashland International Business Initiative
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Partnership
between Ashland University and Ashland Economic Development. The program includes a seminar series to
discuss foreign markets and the use of interns from Ashland University to explore market possibilities
for local manufacturers.
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J.
Martin Irvine, Director of Ashland Economic Development
419-289-3200
For
seminar schedule click here
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Ohio
State of Mansfield TARGET program
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Eight
part series of seminars designed to teach small and medium
sized manufacturers how to export their products. This
includes overseas finance, selling and marketing internationally,
transportation and logistics, international law and human
resource to name a few.
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Rhonda Stannard, [ Stannard.1@osu.edu ]Program Manager, Center
for Corporate and Community Education
Ohio State University Mansfield, 1680 University Drive, Mansfield, Ohio 44906
419-755-4348
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First
Energy Export Now Program
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Assessment of international market / sales opportunities – especially Canada and Mexico.
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Match-making meetings with pre-qualified direct sales customers
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First
Energy’s Development Department
1-800-984-9480
or
www.firstenergycorp.com/ed
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Ohio Department of Development International
Trade Division
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The
International Trade Division (ITD) promotes the export
of Ohio products and services. ITD provides companies with market research;
performs agent and distributor searches; participates in
trade shows; organizes trade missions; and assists with
export finance. ITD also works with the Economic Development
Division to promote Ohio and attract foreign investments
into the state.
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International
Trade Division
Ohio Department of Development
77 South High Street, 29th Floor
P.O. Box 1001
Columbus, OH 43216-1001
Phone: 614-466-5017
Fax: 614-463-1540
E-mail: itd@odod.state.oh.us
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U.S. Government Export Portal
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Export.gov is the portal to all export-related
assistance and market information offered by the federal
government. Whether you're looking for trade leads, free
export counseling, or help with the export process, Export.gov
is your first step in growing your international sales.
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http://www.export.gov
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U.S. Department of State
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Information on trade policy, foreign
affairs, doing business in Iraq, etc.
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U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
202-647-4000
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World Trade Organization
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The
World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the rules of
trade between nations and the negotiated agreements.
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Centre William Rappard,
Rue de Lausanne 154,
CH-1211 Geneva 21,
Switzerland.
Tel: (41-22) 739 51 11
Fax: (41-22) 731 42 06
email: enquiries@wto.org
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World Trade Center of Cleveland
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Educates
local companies in essential areas of international trade: marketing, methods of payment and collection,
risk management and logistics.
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50 Public Square, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Tel: (216) 592-2447
Fax: (216) 781-6331
Email: dyen@clevegrowth.com
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World Trade Centers Association
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Association
of World Trade Centers worldwide.
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60 East 42nd Street
Suite 1901
New
York, New York 10165
Tel: 212 432-2626
Fax: 212 488-0064
Email: wtca@wtca.org
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Trade Information Center
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International
Trade Administration / The Department of Commerce offers information
on many trade issues.
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1-800-USA-TRAD(E)
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Export Working Capital
Program
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The
Export Working Capital Program provides pre- and post-export
working capital financing for export sales. For
more information visit the SBA website.
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Pat Hayes
SBA International Trade Specialist
Cleveland U.S. Export Assistance Center
(216) 522-4731
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International
Trade Loan
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This
program provides financing to small businesses either engaged
in international trade or adversely affected by competition
from imports. The SBA may guarantee up to $1.25 million
for financing of facility and equipment upgrades or working
capital for business development and foreign market expansion.
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Pat Hayes
SBA International Trade Specialist
Cleveland U.S. Export Assistance Center
(216) 522-4731
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Export Express
Loan Program
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SBA
Export Express helps small businesses that have exporting
potential, but need funds to buy or produce goods, and/or
to provide services, for export. Loan proceeds may be used
to finance specific export development activities. Visit website for additional information..
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Pat Hayes
SBA International Trade Specialist
Cleveland U.S. Export Assistance Center
(216) 522-4731
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U.S. Export Assistance Center
(USEAC)
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USEACs provide, in a single location, hands-on export marketing
and trade finance support for small and medium sized companies. Visit website for additional information.
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Patrick Hayes
Regional Manager, International Trade Programs
600 Superior Avenue, Suite 700
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(216) 522-4731
(216) 522-2235 Fax
phayes@mail.doc.gov
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