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.

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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.

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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

<h1>Supporting the Los Angeles Community</h1>

<p>The <strong>leading Los Angeles County trade organizations</strong> have chosen a path of deep collaboration to support the local community in their exporting and trade expansion goals. Together, these organizations offer the best-in-class government, industry and association resources and tools pertaining to global trade. From customs and compliance needs to cross-border payments, financial support and counseling, it’s all here. Stay tuned as our collective resources are continuing to grow. Please send suggested additions to help serve our community better.&nbsp;<br />
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<h1>Our Partners</h1>

<p>California International Trade Center (CITC)<br />
Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez<br />
Long Beach EDC<br />
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: Center for Global Trade &amp; Foreign Investment<br />
Michael Smith<br />
Port of Long Beach<br />
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)<br />
Stephen Cheung<br />
World Trade Center Los Angeles<br />
U.S. Commercial Service</p>

LA Trade Coalition

Supporting the Los Angeles Community

The leading Los Angeles County trade organizations have chosen a path of deep collaboration to support the local community in their exporting and trade expansion goals. Together, these organizations offer the best-i

LA Trade Coalition on Export Connect - Find Trade Experts and Resources

The leading Los Angeles County trade organizations have chosen a path of deep collaboration to support the local community in their exporting and trade expansion goals. Together, these organizations offer the best-i

Members

Experts

network

Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez

Chambers of Commerce

Small Business Support

Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez oversees more than 30 annual international trade projects, working to advance global trade in the region and help local businesses build international relationships. She serves as liaison between foreign diplomats, trade organization

Michael Smith

Trade Promotion and Support

Michael Smith is the Director of International Trade at the World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA). WTCLA is a nonprofit organization that supports two-way international trade and investment opportunities between Los Angeles companies and the world. Mi

Stephen Cheung

Stephen Cheung is the Executive Vice President of LAEDC and the President of World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA). Cheung leads investment attraction to the LA County region on behalf of both LAEDC and WTCLA, and facilitates successful location of ne

LA Trade Coalition

Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez

Michael Smith

Stephen Cheung

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