From identifying new markets to defining winning entry strategies, trade specialists from the public and private sectors can help clients build a sound export plan and offer trade advice and consultation.

Trade Consulting & Strategy

No matter if clients plan to sell on their own website, on marketplaces, to businesses or consumers, specialists in eCommerce can assist clients in areas ranging from eCommerce consulting to fraud prevention.

eCommerce

Web and digital marketing experts help clients pick the right channels, engage with promising new audiences, discover the right tools to do it and create a sound digital marketing strategy.

Web & Digital Marketing

Making the sale is only half the battle. Without the proper warehousing partners, the most knowledgeable freight forwarder, the most thorough customs broker, and the most reliable shipping partners, you can’t succeed. Meet all these experts here.

Shipping and Logistics

It is salient for clients looking to expand into new markets that they communicate in an effective manner throughout all markets they wish to be part of. From translation services to translation tools, you assist clients with their localization needs.

Localization

Without the right financing partners and the safety offered by proper insurance, exporting can be a risky adventure. Assist clients with your financing and insurance services and resources.

Financing & Insurance

From exporting basics to advanced topics, these professionals, service providers and training resources will help clients become a master of global trade.

Education and Training

From tax compliance to intellectual property protection, the experts within this category can help clients understand and navigate all the paperwork that comes with exporting.

Taxes, Legal, and Regulatory

Reaching new audiences can be an exciting and lucrative adventure when done right. Clients can get in touch with professionals who will help them create winning marketing strategies and campaigns in new markets around the world.

Marketing & Communications

These are organizations that support small and medium businesses in their internationalization journey. Programs and services are available to businesses within their own state.

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Export Connect

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts and location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. 
 
GDEcD’s International Trade division provides Georgia exporters with global insight and global connections to grow their international business opportunities. Leveraging the state’s international representatives located in 12 strategic markets, along with expertise from a professional team of trade managers, GDEcD’ s Trade division helps qualified Georgia exporters enter and expand into markets across the globe. Georgia’s international trade representatives are located in: Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Peru, South Korea and the United Kingdom. With more than 14,500 businesses in Georgia involved in exporting, international trade is a key contributor to Georgia’s thriving economy. Our Trade division supports companies in strategic industry sectors including Aerospace,Agriculture, Defense and Security, Life Sciences and Technology. Our core mission is to brand Georgia as an ideal source of quality goods and services and to increase Georgia’s overall exports to the world. Visit us at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.georgia.org/trade">www.georgia.org/trade</a>.

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Our team works with businesses of all sizes in Georgia, but recognizes small businesses have unique needs. We help small businesses stretch their resources by providing customized, export assistance. Many of these services are offered at no cost to Georgia companies. Georgia opens the door to business resources – and can accelerate opportunities by providing businesses with the guidance they need.&nbsp; If you can't find the answer to your small business question,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgia.org/about-us/contact-us">contact us</a>. 
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<h1>Export Assistance and Our Services&nbsp;</h1>

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	<li>Customized Export Assistance -&nbsp;Obtain strategic export counseling tailored to company’s needs and export objectives.</li>
	<li>Powerful Research Tools -&nbsp;Access database research for lead identification, due diligence and customized market reports.</li>
	<li>Partner Resources -&nbsp;Benefit from GDEcD’s collaborative relationships with federal and regional partners.</li>
	<li>International Trade Shows and Missions -&nbsp;Participate in international events across the globe.</li>
	<li>Interactive Digital Tools -&nbsp;Explore rankings, trade numbers and top exports to specific regions and countries.</li>
	<li>Trade Opportunity Alerts -&nbsp;Receive notifications when international buyers are sourcing Georgia products.</li>
	<li>International Trade E-Newsletter -&nbsp;Stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities.</li>
	<li>Incoming Buyer Delegations -&nbsp;Meet with international buyers seeking Georgia products.</li>
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To find out more information about our international trade programs, services and contacts click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgia.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/jan_2020_trade_one-pager.pdf">here</a>&nbsp;or visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgia.org/international-trade-export">website</a>. 
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<h1>Contact us&nbsp;</h1>

Mary Waters

Deputy Commissioner, International Trade

(404) 962-4120

<a href="mailto:mwaters@georgia.org">mwaters@georgia.org</a>

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Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund

COVID-19 Business Recovery

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Fulton County Business Contingency Loan Program

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Georgia / South Carolina Recovery Loan Program

Many businesses in Georgia and South Carolina have been impacted by the effects of the virus known as COVID-19, which started in late 2019. Businesses in these locations are suffering from potential loss of inventory, mai

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Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund

Fulton County Business Contingency Loan Program

Georgia / South Carolina Recovery Loan Program

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