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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<p>Iowa offers a positive business climate, an educated work force and an economy focused on innovation. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) can help start a business, expand an existing business, locate a business, as well as develop international business for Iowa.</p>

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<h1>A Diverse Economy That Thrives</h1>

<p>Iowa has developed a robust mix of industries from its strong agriculture foundation.&nbsp;Why? Well, Iowa understands its&nbsp;strengths, with focused strategies in place to spur industry growth and job creation. We make it easier for entrepreneurs and global leaders to invest in R&amp;D and plan for the future. Our well-integrated transportation system sends your products to market—even if it’s halfway across the world. Companies flourish when given opportunities.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) International Trade Office (ITO) assists Iowa companies in developing or expanding into international markets and marketing products and services. The IEDA also offers the following services:</p>

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Iowa offers a positive business climate, an educated work force and an economy focused on innovation. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) can help start a business, expand an existing business, locate a business, as well as develop international bu

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From discovering new and promising markets to getting a first order delivered to a new customer thousands of miles away, there are hundreds of experts, organizations, and resources available to support the export journey of businesses in Iowa.

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The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps increase the number of small businesses that export and increases export value for those already doing so. This program is made possible by grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration

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