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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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Centrally located within Orange County, Irvine is home to over 15,000 businesses and several robust industry clusters including life sciences, information technology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing and digital arts and media. Convenient freeway, rail and air access to Los Angeles, San Diego Counties and the Inland Empire, a well-educated, job-ready workforce, world renowned research and development facilities and initiatives all conspire to make Irvine a magnet for success and an address worth claiming.

When considering locating your business here, relocating your business here or expanding here, consider our extraordinary assets. And&nbsp;remember that the Greater Irvine Chamber is ready to help you explore our opportunities by:

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	<li>Arranging&nbsp;and coordinate customized site visits</li>
	<li>Arranging&nbsp;interviews with top performing industry sector companies and existing employers</li>
	<li>Exploring&nbsp;our commercial properties using our online Xceligent commercial real estate tool</li>
	<li>Arranging&nbsp;confidential commercial real estate meetings</li>
	<li>Providing&nbsp;current data on workforce</li>
	<li>Providing&nbsp;information on required permits and licenses</li>
	<li>Facilitating&nbsp;meetings with City of Irvine departments</li>
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<h1>Run Your Business From Irvine</h1>

There are many business advantages in Irvine, just take a look at a few below:

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	<li>Commercial &amp; Industrial Space - Irvine’s commercial and industrial space is competitively priced. Over 18 million square feet of Class A corporate office space and 30 million square feet of research and development and industrial facilities exist in the city.</li>
	<li>Low Taxes - The&nbsp;Irvine&nbsp;City Charter requires all businesses doing business in Irvine obtain a business license. The Irvine business license&nbsp;is free. &nbsp;The utility user tax (UUT) is 1.5 percent which is capped at a maximum of $5,000 per year.</li>
	<li>Future Technologies - Irvine is the heart of Southern California’s “Technology Coast,” with more than 40% of Orange County’s high tech and bio-medical companies engaged in research and development. Irvine is home to technology giants such as Toshiba America Information Systems, Broadcom, Blizzard Entertainment, and Allergan.</li>
	<li>Infrastructure &amp; Services - The City of Irvine has won national recognition and awards for its progressive leadership, innovative public services, and fiscally responsible municipal governance. The City’s pursuit of excellence is reflected in its first rate public infrastructure and customer service.</li>
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To find out more about all&nbsp;business advantages, click <a href="http://www.irvinechambereconomicdevelopment.com/doing-business-in-irvine">here</a>.

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For more information, contact Greater Irvine Chamber Economic Development Vice President Linda DiMario at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ldimario@irvinechamber.com">ldimario@irvinechamber.com</a>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;949-660-9112.

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