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Export Assistance

The experienced staff of the Department of Commerce's Division of Investment and Export work one-on-one with beginning and experienced exporters in order to assess the demand for Wisconsin-made products outside of the United States, help plan a firm's approach to international markets in a systematic fashion, and introduce Wisconsin businesses to potential customers, distributors, or partners in other parts of the world, as well as support service providers here in Wisconsin who can assist you in developing profitable international transactions.

Export Development Managers are located in different parts of the state to bring our services closer to the exporting community. They work one-on-one with companies to solve export problems and plan for future export successes. There is no charge for our consulting services. Click herefor contact information.  Each of our Export Development Managers has developed a greater expertise in a different part of the world.  They can help you understand the business culture of another country and how to best respond to foreign inquiries. They can also help you identify other important issues that can affect how customers in other countries may respond to your product.

The International Office Network provides valuable resources for doing business across the globe. Wisconsin operates offices in Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe. Click here for more information. Click on any of the following overseas office services for more information: Market Overview, Agent/Distributor Search, Client/End-User Search, Unqualified List

Trade Shows and Missions are excellent ways to learn about markets firsthand, assess competition, and develop useful contact networks. We can help with many of the logistical problems and make your trip easier for you. Click here for more information.

A Trade Show Grant program has been created to help small- and medium-sized firms travel to new markets and exhibit their products. Click here for more information.

Export Data showing the kinds of products exported from Wisconsin and where they are going can be found by clicking here.

There are many Additional Resources on the Internet that can be helpful to international business people. Click here for links to a number that the staff of the Division of Investment and Export find most useful.