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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The International Trade Center (ITC), powered by California Community Colleges, is a first-of-its-kind organization specifically designed to enhance the competitiveness of small and mid-size businesses through digital trade. Building on the 30-year histor

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The District Export Council of Southern California (SoCal DEC) assists Southern California companies Export their products and services worldwide by mentoring and sponsoring export-related events and work

Leah Goold-Haws is an innovator and pioneer in eCommerce and global entrepreneurship. She brings decades of experience from the business world to her role as the Statewide Director for the California International Trade Center (CITC) where she manages the development of trade service programs, including global eCommerce training, to assist small to midsize companies in growing their export sales. In addition, she is the Statewide Director of Global Trade for the California Community Colleges Workforce and Economic Development Division. In that role, she oversees a team that works with California’s 115 community colleges to build a globally-competent workforce.

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<h1>Past Experience</h1>

Prior to becoming Statewide Director, Leah served as Deputy Sector Navigator of Global Trade and Logistics in both Northern California and the Los Angeles County region. She’s been a consultant for the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and as a trade consultant for the Centers for International Trade Development. As Los Angeles Regional Director, she managed and operated a federal Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) under the International Trade Administration, which provided training in eCommerce for cross-border trade to companies throughout Southern California.

Over the course of her career, Leah has launched three successful businesses and is a tireless advocate for women in business. She was the executive director of Working Strategies for Women, an initiative built on the Know Opportunity curriculum she designed to teach global entrepreneurship. She created a board game based on the Know Opportunity framework that was featured in Forbes and Inc. magazines. She is a published contributing author and active public speaker, including a TEDx talk titled “You Are Here.”

Leah is also active in several civic and community organizations. She is the economic commissioner for international trade on behalf of the City of Long Beach, the chamber president for the International Business Association in Long Beach, board member for the Los Angeles World Trade Center, and an advisory board member for the Get Global International Conference.

Leah Goold-Haws - Statewide Director

Leah Goold Haws

Leah Goold-Haws is an innovator and pioneer in eCommerce and global entrepreneurship. She brings decades of experience from the business world to her role as the Statewide Director for the California International Trade Center (CITC) where she manages the

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