FEDERAL
Export-Import Bank of the United States Supports the financing of U.S. goods and services. Assumes credit and country risks the private sector is unable or unwilling to accept. http://www.exim.gov
Overseas Private Investment Corporation of the United States Helps U.S. business invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sectore in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment. http://www.opic.gov
United States Small Business Administration SBA offers assistance to small businesses (>500 employees), including grant aid at SBA grants http://www.sba.gov/fl
Global Technology Network, U.S. Agency for International Development GTN offers free prequalified trade leads from emerging market countries http://www.usgtn.net
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) regulates the export of controlled technologies and products. The are the export licensing authority in the USDOC, as well as the enforcement of export regulations. http://www.bis.doc.gov
STATE
Enterprise Florida, Inc (EFI) is the State of Florida official economic development agency. EFI is the public-private partnership responsible for leading Florida’s statewide economic development efforts. EFI was formed in July 1996, when Florida became the first state in the United States to replace its Commerce Department with a public-private organization that's responsible for economic development, international trade and statewide business marketing. http://www.eflorida.com
Florida District Export Council (FDEC) The combined knowledge of the DEC members in international business provides a source of professional advice on exporting to local firms and individuals. The Florida DEC is closely affiliated with the U.S. Export Assistance Centers statewide (Jacksonville, Orlando, Clearwater, Tallahassee, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami). DEC members can help firms with their first export sale or further expand existing export programs. http://www.floridaexporter.com/index.php