Valuable Export Guides & Partners in Trade
PARTNERS
National Association of District Export Councils Some 60 local "DECs" around the country make up the national association, with more than 1200 international trade professionals serving on their respective board in a volunteer capacity to share their expertise with area businesses and support the U.S. economy through export growth.
U.S. Government Export Trade Portal US Government Export Portal featuring international market research, online tutorials on exporting, information on international business development programs and services trade events, and other helpful links.
US Small Business Administration, Office of International Trade Find various SBA tools for international sales, in particular their Export Trade Finance Managers providing individual consultation on the loan programs to put you and your bank at ease for export transactions.
Global Trade Center of the Small Business Development Center With advisors across Oregon, they work to help small business create international trade plans and grow through trade, touching on exporting, importing and global supply chain issues.
Business Oregon International Trade Services section helps small- and medium-sized Oregon businesses to expand exports by using the team's expertise and global network of contacts, including Oregon's affiliated overseas representatives based in Asia and Europe.
Technology Association of Oregon TAO fosters an environment that fuels the explosive growth of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest’s tech industry. TAO empowers entrepreneurs and fosters connections to position the Northwest as a global innovation hub. It helps companies of all sizes grow, network, support employees, amplify regional influence, and celebrate achievements.
GUIDES & RESOURCES
Basic Guide to Exporting Advice and resources at every stage of your export journey. Find practical guidance and tools from preparing to executing successful export activities.
Trade Finance Guide A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters explains the basics of trade finance so that U.S. companies can evaluate appropriate financing options to ensure they get paid for their sales.
International Trade "Compass Point" Provided by the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN), this website, once registered, will allow the user access to numerous resources regarding exporting, importing, trade events, international trade organizations, NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional certification, articles, books and other international information.
Oregon Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment These documents outline the positive impact that exporting and export-related activities have on the Oregon Economy, and provides statistics on Oregon Exports and the effect of Foreign Investment on Oregon jobs, and growing export markets for Oregon Exporters.
Business Service Providers A listing of select local Business Service Providers able to assist U.S. exporters in specialized capacities relevant to exporting (freight forwarders, legal advisors, regulatory compliance, language and translation, among other areas).
SELECT PROGRAMS TO EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY
Gold Key and Business Matching Services Save time and money by letting the U.S. Commercial Service help you find a buyer, partner, agent or distributor. The Gold Key Service provides you with one-on-one appointments with pre-screened potential agents, distributors, sales representatives, association and government contacts, licensing or joint venture partners, and other strategic business partners in your targeted export market.
US Commercial Service Virtual B2B Services Looking for an affordable, low-risk, no travel approaches to finding foreign partners and to promote your products and services in promising markets around the world?
Trade Missions Meet face-to-face with prescreened international business contacts in promising markets with U.S. Commercial Service trade missions. Trade missions save you time and money by allowing you to maximize contact with qualified distributors, sales representatives, or partners in one to four countries.
National Association of District Export Councils Some 60 local "DECs" around the country make up the national association, with more than 1200 international trade professionals serving on their respective board in a volunteer capacity to share their expertise with area businesses and support the U.S. economy through export growth.
U.S. Government Export Trade Portal US Government Export Portal featuring international market research, online tutorials on exporting, information on international business development programs and services trade events, and other helpful links.
US Small Business Administration, Office of International Trade Find various SBA tools for international sales, in particular their Export Trade Finance Managers providing individual consultation on the loan programs to put you and your bank at ease for export transactions.
Global Trade Center of the Small Business Development Center With advisors across Oregon, they work to help small business create international trade plans and grow through trade, touching on exporting, importing and global supply chain issues.
Business Oregon International Trade Services section helps small- and medium-sized Oregon businesses to expand exports by using the team's expertise and global network of contacts, including Oregon's affiliated overseas representatives based in Asia and Europe.
Technology Association of Oregon TAO fosters an environment that fuels the explosive growth of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest’s tech industry. TAO empowers entrepreneurs and fosters connections to position the Northwest as a global innovation hub. It helps companies of all sizes grow, network, support employees, amplify regional influence, and celebrate achievements.
GUIDES & RESOURCES
Basic Guide to Exporting Advice and resources at every stage of your export journey. Find practical guidance and tools from preparing to executing successful export activities.
Trade Finance Guide A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters explains the basics of trade finance so that U.S. companies can evaluate appropriate financing options to ensure they get paid for their sales.
International Trade "Compass Point" Provided by the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN), this website, once registered, will allow the user access to numerous resources regarding exporting, importing, trade events, international trade organizations, NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional certification, articles, books and other international information.
Oregon Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment These documents outline the positive impact that exporting and export-related activities have on the Oregon Economy, and provides statistics on Oregon Exports and the effect of Foreign Investment on Oregon jobs, and growing export markets for Oregon Exporters.
Business Service Providers A listing of select local Business Service Providers able to assist U.S. exporters in specialized capacities relevant to exporting (freight forwarders, legal advisors, regulatory compliance, language and translation, among other areas).
SELECT PROGRAMS TO EXPAND INTERNATIONALLY
Gold Key and Business Matching Services Save time and money by letting the U.S. Commercial Service help you find a buyer, partner, agent or distributor. The Gold Key Service provides you with one-on-one appointments with pre-screened potential agents, distributors, sales representatives, association and government contacts, licensing or joint venture partners, and other strategic business partners in your targeted export market.
US Commercial Service Virtual B2B Services Looking for an affordable, low-risk, no travel approaches to finding foreign partners and to promote your products and services in promising markets around the world?
Trade Missions Meet face-to-face with prescreened international business contacts in promising markets with U.S. Commercial Service trade missions. Trade missions save you time and money by allowing you to maximize contact with qualified distributors, sales representatives, or partners in one to four countries.
