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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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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Export Connect

The West Virginia Department of Commerce's mission is to promote and preserve the well-being of the citizens of West Virginia by providing a cooperative, inter-agency system that stimulates diverse economic growth, encourages the appropriate use of our state's abundant natural resources, improves the safety and productivity of our workforce and promotes the beauty and desirability of our state as a world-class tourism destination.

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<h1>The Export Promotion Program</h1>

West Virginia boasts a diverse portfolio of materials used in unique applications throughout the world. Thread manufactured in West Virginia decorates the lapels of the Queen's Guard in Great Britain. Fine china made in the northern panhandle graces the tables of homes, restaurants and hotels around the world. Travelers in Dubai's airport terminal are sheltered by stretched steel formed and rolled by mountaineers. Commercial and private planes come to our state from around the country for precision maintenance. Hundreds of millions of car parts contain polymers developed and manufactured in West Virginia.

These successfully exported products are due in large part to the Export Promotion Program, which helps companies navigate the global marketplace, providing support, counseling and connections. The services offered through the Export Promotion Program provide the strong framework needed for companies to grow and expand internationally.

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<h1>Our Services</h1>

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	<li>Trade Shows &amp; Missions -&nbsp;Trade Shows and Missions allow you to explore a new market and display your product to an international audience without the high cost of exhibiting. Whether your company is looking to find an agent, distributor, end user or other contacts in a new market, trade shows and missions are a customizable service that allow you to set your priorities and maximize your efforts.</li>
	<li>Export Assistance Program -&nbsp;This export assistance program, called West Virginia First STEP-Next STEP, provides funding to West Virginia small businesses looking to enter (first step) or expand (next step) in the global marketplace. Exporting benefits include faster sales growth, job creation, continuous innovation and risk mitigation against economic downturns.&nbsp;For additional information, please contact Enybe Diaz, (304) 957-2018, Enybe.Diaz@wv.gov</li>
	<li>Other Export Assistance Services -&nbsp;The West Virginia Development Office guarantees that you have the data you need and the opportunities you desire for optimal success. Along with our trade shows/missions and our Export Assistance Program, we offer continued support through Market Research and Foreign Buyer Delegations.</li>
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West Virginia Department of Commerce

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From discovering new and promising markets to getting a first order delivered to a new customer thousands of miles away, there are hundreds of experts, organizations, and resources available to support the export journey of businesses in West Virginia.

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