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.

Trade Organizations

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Export Connect

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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 California.

LA Trade Coalition

Small Business Support

Trade Promotion and Support

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

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

Chambers of Commerce

Foreign Direct Investment Attraction

The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce has championed the needs of the business community and the citizens it serves through a period of raw, brilliant boosterism to a continuing era of sophisticated national influence. In 1888, the founding

<p>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 organizations and key partners, including government and business agencies at the local, state and federal level.<br />
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<h1>Responsibilities</h1>

<ul>
	<li>Management and implementation of California State Trade Expansion Program (California STEP) Grant, including grant proposal submissions, quarterly reporting, and post-award tracking.</li>
	<li>Development of program budget goals and benchmarks to support overall success of dept. budget; exceed goals by average of 10-20% annually.</li>
	<li>Develop &amp; manage five planning committees and councils - 25% increase in volunteer recruitment in 2015</li>
	<li>Implement sponsorship outreach campaigns and secure funds for identified programs</li>
	<li>Work with corporate board members and contacts to establish and grow donor relationships</li>
	<li>Maintain program credibility and communication with key stakeholders at multiple levels, including those external to the organization.</li>
	<li>Strategic implementation of marketing plans to increase overall program visibility</li>
	<li>Manage department services and implement procedural and outreach strategies to increase revenue stream</li>
	<li>Produce monthly newsletter e-publication, website content and other department marketing materials</li>
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Director, Center for Global Trade and Foreign Investment