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Missouri Department of Economic Development

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From startup firms to global corporations, Missouri’s pro-business climate continues to offer a perfect location for all industries to thrive. The Show Me State offers a low tax rate, reduced red tape and business friendly regulations. Your business in Mi

Missouri STEP Grant

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The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 authorizes the U.S. Small Business Administration to establish a 3-year trade and export promotion pilot program, known as the State Trade and Expansion Promotion (MO STEP=UP) Grant Program, to make grants to States to

Mississippi Development Authority

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Mississippi Development Authority is the lead economic development agency focusing on global business investment and existing industry support for the state of Mississippi. Mississippi provides the perfect environment for growth-oriented businesses lookin

Mississippi STEP Grant

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With funding under a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and matching funds contributed by the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), MDA has launched Mississippi’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program.

Maryland Department of Commerce

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Are you a new or existing business looking for help to retain workers or expand, or branch out internationally? Are you considering Maryland for your next location? The Maryland Department of Commerce is here to help.

Maryland STEP Grant

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As part of a continuing effort to broaden Maryland’s international reach and help companies create jobs and access new foreign markets, the Maryland Department of Commerce has been awarded a $550,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The

Maine International Trade Center

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MITC offers customized consulting and research, affordable trade show participation, and an extensive network of connections across Maine and around the world to help businesses expand global markets for their products and services. A public-private partn

Maine STEP Grant

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The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration provides funding to increase the number of businesses that export. Administered by Maine International Trade Center (MITC), the objective of the STEP Finan

Louisiana Economic Development

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Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy.

Louisiana STEP Grant

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The Louisiana program will offer reimbursements of up to 75 percent for new to export companies and up to 50 percent for market expansion companies on allowable travel and registration/exhibit expenses related to domestic or foreign trade shows, reverse o

Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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As the primary state agency encouraging job creation, retention and business investment in Kentucky, the Cabinet for Economic Development works to attract new industries and assists existing companies to grow and expand. The Cabinet also provides support

Kentucky STEP Grant

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Kentucky has been awarded more than $2.4 million by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade to promote exporting activities for Kentucky’s small businesses. This program has helped Kentucky companies across the state establi

Iowa Economic Development Authority

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Iowa offers a positive business climate, an educated work force and an economy focused on innovation. Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) can help start a business, expand an existing business, locate a business, as well as develop international bu

Iowa STEP Grant

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) International Trade Office (ITO), in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), offers financial assistance to support specific export marketing efforts

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

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The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) leads the state of Indiana’s economic development efforts, helping businesses launch, grow and locate in the state. The IEDC manages many initiatives, including performance-based tax credits, workforce t

Indiana STEP Grant

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The Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program assists Indiana small businesses in developing and expanding export-related activities, opening up new markets for Hoosier-made goods around the world. Indiana ranks among the top 15 exporting

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

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The Illinois Department of Commerce is the State Agency that leads economic development efforts for Illinois. With headquarters in Chicago and 6 foreign offices around the world, the Department of Commerce's Office of Trade and Investment is dedicated to

Illinois STEP Grant

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​Illinois’ State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) program provides Illinois’ small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their exports. The ISTEP program includes 5 options for Illinois’ companies to grow their export sales

Idaho Commerce

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As the lead economic development agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business friendly environment to aid in job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities and market Idaho to:

Idaho STEP Grant

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The State of Idaho has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $600,000 for program years September 30, 2018 – September 29, 2020. STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administere