Temple University Small Business Development Center
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Home Page: http://www.sbm.temple.edu/sbdc

City of Philadelphia, International Trade Division
The International Division of the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce is committed to facilitating opportunities for local businesses in the international marketplace. In the process, our staff aims to create jobs and improve the quality of life, both domestically and abroad. Through the process of promoting trade, the City works with many regional partners to stimulate economic development in the region and promote direct investment and international trade. We encourage you to take advantage of our services to help expand your business globally. If your business grows, it is a success story for the region and further enhances our already vibrant economy.
Phone #: (215) 683-2040

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
As an advocate for businesses throughout the region, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the continued growth of each of its nearly 6,000 member companies, and the business community at large. Its main objectives are to influence business-friendly legislation in government, participate in initiatives to improve education and the community, present professional enrichment programs, and to provide members with cost-efficient ways to run their businesses.
Phone #: (215) 545-1234
Home Page: http://www.gpcc.com

The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
Economic globalization is a reality. So if you want to prosper locally you will also have to compete outside of the United States, where 95% of the world's population is located. The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia -- with a direct link to over 750,000 international companies through approximately 300 World Trade Centers in close to 100 countries - can help. Whether you are an established corporation already trading globally, or a small business interested in international trade, we have the resources you'll need to compete internationally.
Phone #: (856) 968-2057
Home Page: http://www.wtcphila.org

Bucks County International Trade Council
The BCITC is a non-profit organization established in 1994 as a result of a collaborative effort of five (5) Bucks County Chambers of Commerce to provide service and education to businesses of Bucks County in an effort to promote international trade. BCITC is a membership supported organization that provides information and referral services, educational programs and network opportunities in an effort to facilitate, promote and increase international trade.
Phone #: (215) 348-5791
Home Page: http://www.international-trade.org

British American Business Council
Through the BABC, members have the opportunity to develop valuable business contacts within the British American community and to exchange ideas and information with a cross section of business, trade and governmental interests. British companies have a strong connection to the Greater Philadelphia region and of over 500 international companies in the region, more than a third are British-owned. Located in Center City Philadelphia, the BABC is an affiliate of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and is supported by major businesses in the region.
Phone #: (215) 790-3686
Home Page: http://www.gpcc.com/babc/index.asp

Chilean American Chamber of Commerce
The Chilean and American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (CACCGP) is a non-profit, apolitical membership organization created to foster increased and improved commercial and trade relations between the Republic of Chile and the Greater Philadelphia region. The CACCGP assists entrepreneurs and investors from one nation interested in establishing contacts in the other by providing material valuable to the conduct of importing and exporting activities.
Phone #: (215) 790-3690
Home Page: http://www.caccgp.com/index.asp

European-American Business Organization, Inc.
The European-American Business Organization, Inc. (EABO) is a consulting firm specializing in transatlantic business development and international tax services. It offers a multitude of services such as early stage venture funding, market expansion strategy, international trade show planning, public relations strategies, and legal assistance. The EABO team comprises decades of experience in these fields and speaks the majority of the European Union's principal languages.
Phone #: (212) 972-3035
Home Page: http://www.eabo.biz

Israel American Chamber of Commerce
The America-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Central Atlantic Region, was incorporated as an apolitical, not-for-profit, membership organization in 1987. Serving Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, AICC is the only economic development group in the area to promote the interests of the U.S.-Israel business community. AICC stands ready to assist its members in capitalizing on Israel's strong scientific and industrial capabilities. Working closely in partnership with key organizations such as the Israel Economic Mission, the U.S. Department of Commerce, local chambers of commerce, and the Israel Chamber affiliates nationwide, we're able to offer the information needed to do business with Israel.
Phone #: (215) 790-3722
Home Page: http://www.americaisraelchamber.com

State of Pennsylvania Office of International Development
As one of the largest economies in the world, Pennsylvania is no stranger to the international market. In an increasingly global economy, international opportunities abound. When it comes to conducting business around the world, Pennsylvania's ongoing commitment to technology is clearly an advantage. And so are the Commonwealth's international trade programs, which promote Pennsylvania's products and services to the international market by helping companies take full advantage of an array of services.
Phone #: 1-866-466-3972
Home Page: http://www.newpa.com

Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the only federal agency dedicated to advancing the establishment and growth of minority-owned firms in the United States. Through a network of minority business centers and strategic partners, MBDA works with minority entrepreneurs who wish to grow their businesses in size, scale and capacity. These firms are then better positioned to create jobs, impact local economies and expand into national and global markets.
Phone #: 1 (888) 324-1551
Homepage: http://www.mbda.gov/

State Department, Directorate of Defense Controls
http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/licensing/index.html
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130), is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML). It has among its primary missions (a) taking final action on license applications for defense trade exports and (b) handling matters related to defense trade compliance, enforcement, and reporting.

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
http://www.bis.doc.gov
The mission of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. BIS's activities include regulating the export of sensitive goods and technologies in an effective and efficient manner; enforcing export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws; cooperating with and assisting other countries on export control and strategic trade issues; assisting U.S. industry to comply with international arms control agreements; and monitoring the viability of the U.S. defense industrial base and seeking to ensure that it is capable of satisfying U.S. national and homeland security needs.
Phone #: 202-482-4811
Homepage: http://www.bis.doc.gov

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)
http://www.treas.gov/ofac
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. OFAC acts under Presidential wartime and national emergency powers, as well as authority granted by specific legislation, to impose controls on transactions and freeze foreign assets under US jurisdiction. Many of the sanctions are based on United Nations and other international mandates, are multilateral in scope, and involve close cooperation with allied governments.

Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://www.sba.gov
Small Business Administration counsels small businesses in many different areas. In particular, they work with entrepreneurs to assist them during their start-up phase.