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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The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of Indiana’s economic development efforts, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state.&nbsp;The IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce training grants, innovation and entrepreneurship resources, public infrastructure assistance, and talent attraction and retention efforts.

The IEDC focuses its efforts on growing and retaining businesses in Indiana and attracting new business to the state and is committed to attracting and supporting new business investment, creating new jobs, and furthering our legacy as one of the top states in the nation for business.

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	<li>We will aggressively pursue every opportunity that represents a promise for Hoosier jobs, and will compete locally and at a state level to win these opportunities.</li>
	<li>We will attempt to match the interests of new clients and the local community, creating business plans that work for all parties concerned</li>
	<li>We will continue to seek opportunities to attract new business and grow our local companies at home, and continue to improve the economy for the state of Indiana</li>
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Our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iedc.in.gov/programs">programs and initiatives</a>&nbsp;offer business support and expertise to companies that are investing and creating jobs in Indiana. We’re working to improve our quality of place, infrastructure, available development sites and regulatory assistance to build economic strength and opportunity that grows and attracts new business and talent.

From decreasing permitting time, to streamlining application processes, pre-certifying shovel-ready sites and increasing access to training and skills, we’re focused on creating new high-wage, high-skill opportunities for the next generation of Hoosiers.&nbsp; We place special emphasis on the automotive, life sciences, energy, and national security industry sectors, and support companies involved in advanced manufacturing, logistics, information technology and research and development.

Indiana also provides financial assistance to qualified high-tech firms and small businesses and offers a variety of programs to support new business start-ups and business expansion and growth.

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of Indiana’s economic development efforts, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. The IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce t

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STEP Grant

COVID-19 Resources

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Indiana Rapid Response Loan Fund

COVID-19 Business Recovery

Our Rapid Response Loan Fund through the Indy Chamber's Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) and its partners is an affordable option for loans of $1,000-$25,000. These could be used to pay employee salaries, insurance premiums, or as a bridge loan until a

Indiana SBDC Economic Injury Disaster Loan

The Indiana SBDC, which has 10 regional offices throughout the state, offers no-cost business advising for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Advisors are available to provide free advising and disaster rel

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Indiana Rapid Response Loan Fund

Indiana SBDC Economic Injury Disaster Loan

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