More than 90% of all consumers live outside the borders of the US. Are you looking for ways to reach that other 90%? The experienced business experts at the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN) can assist you.
Our job is to help you explore and enter global markets for exporting and/or importing goods and services. The Oregon Small Business Development Center Network has resources to help you connect to and conduct business around the world.
We have been providing international trade education programs and one-to-one business advising on international trade for more than 20 years.
Our experienced, professionally-certified staff can provide comprehensive services and resources to assist businesses in all aspects of international trade:
- We provide one-to-one advising to businesses that are entering or expanding in the global marketplace.
- We offer short-term, targeted training, workshops, and classes on a variety of international trade topics.
- We offer access for Oregon businesses to local, state, national and international public and private-sector resources for global trade.
“Working with the SBDC has provided rejuvenated focus and new market and product possibilities.”
–Todd Grannis
Visp.net
Grants Pass
We can provide a range of services to Oregon businesses that are active or planning to enter the global marketplace.
Advisors who are Certified Global Business Professionals (CGBP) provide in-depth, one-to-one advising to Oregon businesses on global management, global marketing, supply chain management, trade finance and export planning. Our advising services are confidential, no cost and available by appointment.
The Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College has international trade programs that offer training on a variety of topics including: global business management, trade finance, international logistics, international marketing, and legal and cultural issues.
Get connected to international trade resources to help answer questions, resolve problems and explore opportunities. We have a list of other organizations that can help your business go global.
Here is a list of potential partners and resources for global trade.
United States Export Assistance Center (USEAC): http://export.gov/
United States Commercial Service: http://www.buyusa.gov/
Business Oregon: http://www.oregon4biz.com/
United States Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/
Export-Import Bank of the United States: http://www.exim.gov/
Export Council of Oregon: http://www.exportcounciloforegon.org/
Oregon STEP program: http://www.oregon4biz.com/Grow-Your-Business/Export-assistance/STEP-Program/
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA):
http://www.wusata.org/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?ContentID=3209&Section=HOME
