There are some excellent state and local organizations in Alabama that can help you develop export business.
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Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
The Department’s Executive Division works in conjunction with the Southern US Trade Association (SUSTA) to assist companies exporting high value food and agricultural products. SUSTA offers financial and technical assistance through various export programs and services: brand promotion programs, export market research, promotional trade events, export training, and trade contacts.
Alabama International Trade Center
The William R. Bennett Alabama International Trade Center, located at the University of Alabama, provides export research, training, and financing services to Alabama’s small business community. Its staff includes professionals that specialize in international sales & marketing, logistics, business strategy, and finance. The Center offers a variety of trade research, counseling, and training programs. It operates as a federal-state partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration, promoting SBA’s export financing programs in Alabama. It is also a member of the Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The Trade Center is also a member of Alabama’s Small Business Development Center Network.
Birmingham Business Alliance – International Trade Program
BBA’s International Trade Program is led by an International Trade Council comprised of industry leaders and international trade experts. BBA’s International Trade Council partners with the Export Alabama Alliance (EAA) to promote trade opportunities for businesses at every stage of the export process by providing the following services:
- Introduce companies to free, professional trade experts
- Host exporting workshops, country market briefings, and trade policy seminars
- Promote state-led trade missions
- Host inbound business delegations
- Promote online trade resources
- Provides exporter Certificates of Origin
Export Alabama
Export Alabama is a seamless network of international trade agencies with the fundamental objective of helping Alabama companies grow their business internationally. This strong alliance of partner organizations works together to develop and coordinate programs to facilitate the export of Alabama’s goods and services overseas.
North Alabama International Trade Association
NAITA is offers regional export promotion and resources to prepare North Alabama business for prosperity in the global marketplace. It is a non-profit membership organization, that provides an international networking forum, education on trade issues, and prepares business for global success. NAITA’s vision is to be the regional resource for international trade development.