The North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) is a membership-based, private/public partnership that provides education, research, engagement, advocacy, and expertise so that North Dakota companies develop their export business.

NDTO is dedicated to expanding trade partnerships between North Dakota and the world and does so by facilitating business between North Dakota’s global companies and their clients through programs and services including Trade Missions, Reverse Trade Missions and the annual Big Iron Farm Show’s International Visitors Program. NDTO also provides educational tools for North Dakota companies and other international business professionals.

 

NDTO Programs and Resources

The North Dakota Trade Office administers programs that aid both members and non-members. Grant programs, trade missions and reverse missions are open to the public and may have special restrictions, such as company size standards and product focus. The Export Assistant Program and NDTO Advocacy are members-only programs that are devised based on member need and input.

• Trade Missions & Reverse Missions
• Big Iron International Visitors Program
• Export Management Course
• Trade Talks
• Export Assistant Programs
• Networking Events
• Advocacy Programs

 

Membership

North Dakota Trade Office membership is about providing the North Dakota community with expertise and resources to grow business through trade. Exporter members receive guidance and educational benefits to overcome the various obstacles that are encountered throughout the trade process, as well as financial incentives to enter and develop international markets. View below the list of member benefits or visit our website.

• Education
• Advocacy
• Market Research
• Trade Mission/Reverse Trade Mission Management
• Export Management
• Marketing Services
• Export Incentives

 

For more information about membership or to become an NDTO member, please contact Amanda Nordick, Communications & Administrative Manager at amanda@ndto.com.

 

STEP Program

STEP ND is a financial reimbursement program designed to assist small North Dakota businesses in growing their international exports. STEP ND funds are provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant. If you have any questions about the STEP program please email stepnd@ndto.com or call (701) 929-6702.

 

 

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