City of San Antonio International Affairs Department
The IAD attracts and maintains ties to international markets, improves relations with cities in other nations, and helps local businesses expand their global reach. Their award winning Casa San Antonio Program leverages their strong links with Mexico to benefit members of the government and business communities. A natural evolution of these links, their Export Leaders Program trains companies in international trade. Their Japan Office has brought foreign direct investment to San Antonio for 22 years. The most recent example is the new $1.2 billion Toyota Assembly Plant with onsite suppliers that opened in November 2006 and has created over 5.600 jobs and counting.
Website: http://www.sanantoniotrade.org
The International Trade Center - University of Texas at San Antonio
The ITC helps businesses become globally competitive by providing consulting, training, market research solutions that create economic impact. Clients receive real-world managerial and technical assistance based on over 50 years of combined experience. They work with both import and export projects and all consulting is 100% confidential and offered at no cost. Training programs focus on providing import/export knowledge and contacts for your business growth. Accurate and timely information is a necessity for all international ventures. Their clients receive highly detailed reports and research at no cost for decision-making, solutions, and risk management.
Website: http://www.texastrade.org
Free Trade Alliance San Antonio
FTA San Antonio was created in 1994 to lead the development of San Antonio as an inland port and competitive international trade center. A public private organization, Alliance brings together the resources of its members and focuses them towards the promotion, development and facilitation of international business and trade for the entire San Antonio region.
Website: http://www.freetradealliance.org
Texas Camino Real District Export Council
The District Export Councils contribute leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion efforts through counseling businesses on the exporting process and conducting trade education and community outreach. Camino Real DEC is a diverse group of volunteer international trade professionals who meet for plenary sessions addressing international issues and awareness. Members are exporters of manufactured products and services, providers of export support services (accounting, finance, legal, transportation, etc.) academia, and leaders of non-profit organizations of state and local government.