There are two U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Centers in Virginia. One in Arlington, which covers Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., and one in Richmond.

Virginia Export Assistance Centers 

Our agency, which is a constituent part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a Federal government agency dedicated to helping export-ready, already established small-to-medium sized companies (SMEs) in Virginia and Washington, D.C. export their goods and services and compete in international markets.

The Virginia Export Assistance Centers are a part of an international office network covering all 50 states and over 80 countries overseas.

Our experienced staff of International Trade Specialists will help you:

• identify and evaluate international partners
• navigate international documentation challenges
• create market entry strategies
• understand export related guidance

Request Export Counseling and learn first-hand how we can help your company grow internationally, or if you are interested in participating in upcoming events such as:

• Test Marketing Opportunities
• International Trade Events
• Exporting Seminars
• International Market Briefings

For more information on how the U.S. Commercial Service, Virginia Export Assistance Centers can help your company succeed in the global marketplace, please visit our services page.

NOTE: For companies that are starting up or not yet formed, please contact the Small Business Administration, Virginia Small Business Development Center or SCORE for proper assistance.