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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Export Connect

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) promotes international trade for companies throughout Virginia.&nbsp;Our mission is to increase the number of Virginia companies selling overseas and their volume of international business, year after year. We assist both new and experienced exporters enter new international markets. We identify potential new markets, develop market entry strategies and locate possible distributors and representatives for products or services—all at little to no cost.

Virginia businesses interested in increasing international sales and growing market share can benefit from our export development programs, publications, resources, and market research.&nbsp;For more information, contact your local&nbsp;<a href="http://exportvirginia.org/contact-us/team/" title="Contact a Trade Manager">Trade Manager</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://exportvirginia.org/contact-us/" title="Contact Us">click here</a>.

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<h1>Our Services</h1>

VEDP – International Trade provides a range of services, programs, and grants to help both new and experienced exporters grow their international sales.&nbsp;We help your company navigate the complexities of exporting and grow your business!

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	<li><a href="http://www.exportvirginia.org/services/international-market-research">International Market Research</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Find trusted partners or learn about the latest regulations.</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.exportvirginia.org/services/travel-to-market">International Travel</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;We help Virginia companies meet potential customers and partners through international business trips.</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.exportvirginia.org/services/programs-grants">Programs and Grants</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;VEDP offers a number of programs and grants to help Virginia companies grow their international sales.</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.exportvirginia.org/services/certificates-of-free-sale">Certificates of Free Sale</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;Obtain a Certificate of Free Sale from VEDP.</li>
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<h1>Site Selection and Business Development</h1>

The team at VEDP understands the complicated demands of the site selection process and offer years of experience to help make your site selection project for new and expanding businesses run smoothly. The Partnership consists of several divisions whose combined expertise confidentially provides the resources you need to make the most informed location decision with the least amount of your time and effort.

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<h1>VEDP's Division of International Trade and Investment</h1>

The division works with existing Virginia companies interested in pursuing, or increasing, foreign sales opportunities, and international companies seeking a prime business location to expand or relocate their operations.

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If you would like to learn more, visit our&nbsp;<a href="http://exportvirginia.org/">website</a>&nbsp;or call us at&nbsp;(804) 545-5600.

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Helping Your Company Expand Internationally

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) promotes international trade for companies throughout Virginia. Our mission is to increase the number of Virginia companies selling overseas and their volume of international business, year after year. We a

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STEP Grant

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Virginia STEP Grant

Government Grants

Government Resources

Grants & Subsidies

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant is designed to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and to raise the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. The program is funded through a Cooperative

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Virginia STEP Grant

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