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.

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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.

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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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Export Connect

Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.

Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy. We are here, equipped and ready, to assist you and your community in developing and capitalizing on economic development opportunities.

Our Functions

<ul>
	<li>Support communities with development efforts.</li>
	<li>Assist with starting, retaining, and expanding businesses.</li>
	<li>Promote the state for business locations and expansions.</li>
</ul>

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<h1>Select Nebraska</h1>

Moving your business is a big decision and it can be a hard choice. We’re not the right pick for everyone—just companies looking for a home base with the perfect mix of quality people and interesting places and a blend of economic opportunity and authentic lifestyle. Nebraska’s safe communities and lifelong learning prospects provide a high quality of life and endless opportunities for economic growth. Why Nebraska?

<ul>
	<li>Employees have an unmatched work ethic.</li>
	<li>Central location offers an integrated system of interstates, mainline railroads and airports.</li>
	<li>Industrial sites and buildings are ready for immediate occupancy.</li>
	<li>A 100% public electrical power system offers some of the lowest rates in the nation.</li>
</ul>

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<h1>Exporting Assistance for Nebraska Companies</h1>

How far is Nebraska’s reach? Growth opportunities for Nebraska businesses are increasingly found in international markets. Domestic competition is fierce and free trade agreements have opened up markets in Japan, Australia, Chile, Singapore, Jordan, Israel, Canada, Mexico, and Central America, creating more opportunities abroad for U.S. businesses.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development international trade team, located in Lincoln and Omaha, assists Nebraska businesses enter new international markets and expand sales in current export markets.

Trade missions, trade shows, partnership and international business activities support the Departments’ mission statement: “To provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy.”

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has established a variety of programs and services to promote Nebraska’s economy through the expansion of foreign markets for Nebraska products.

The International Trade Team is here to provide:

<ul>
	<li>One-on-one counseling &amp; technical assistance</li>
	<li>Initial market research</li>
	<li>Training seminars &amp; workshops</li>
	<li>Trade show promotion</li>
	<li>Governor-led trade missions</li>
	<li>Foreign trade offices located in Japan and Germany</li>
	<li>Referral to local export service providers</li>
</ul>

Exporting becomes a thread that runs throughout a business, affecting all aspects of the business (i.e., marketing, management, personnel, warehousing, production, quality control, accounting, etc.) Export development is an ongoing process, not an event. It’s a long-term commitment for our businesses, as well as the agencies supporting their efforts.

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Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development on Export Connect - Find Trade Experts and Resources

STEP Grant

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Nebraska STEP Grant

Government Grants

Government Resources

Grants & Subsidies

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 a grant DED received from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Nebraska STEP Grant

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