Empire State International Division:
Our network of offices does not stop at our borders, but extends throughout the world. We offer you access to our international offices as part of our extensive effort to help you penetrate world markets. We also provide the experts to tell you how to do it. New York State is the second most important state in the United States for foreign investment. More than 3,000 internationally based firms have operations here. We assist firms in establishing themselves in New York State and finding sites, joint venture partners and strategic alliances. We also assist businesses in actively promoting the export of products made in the state.
http://www.empire.state.ny.us/ESDoffices.html
United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service:
The Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. The FAS operates programs designed to build new markets and improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace. http://www.fas.usda.gov
The Global Trade and Technology Network (GTN) is a free of charge global trade program designed to assist small and medium-sized US and foreign firms to engage in international business. GTN identifies and facilitates business-matching opportunties through an internet-based trade-lead system. In the fiscal year ending October 2002, this program generated over $40-million dollars worth of transactions. GTN facilitates trade in all industry sectors, assisting firms in over 39 countries spread through Asia, Africa, the Near East, sub-Saharan Africa, Central and Southeast Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean. It is free to all users and is a function of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). For more information and to register your company on the GTN, please visit http://www.usgtn.net
Hudson Valley:
The Westchester County Association: Where Westchester Meets the World. In
partnership with the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, the
WCA promotes trade for Westchester and mid-Hudson valley companies. Through
its World Trade Council of Westchester, the WCA organizes international programs and provides a forum for networking and business development for those companies and individuals involved in international business.
http://wwww.westchester.org
Hudson Valley International Trade Association: The HVITA's mission is to provide the information and resources needed to succeed in the international marketplace. Covering Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster counties, the HVITA sponsors workshops,seminars, networking opportunites and special events for international trade professionals. http://www.hvita.org
Capital Region:
Capital Region World Trade Center:
The Mission of the Capital Region World Trade Center is to promote, educate and assist businesses in international trade and investment in order to grow their business and enhance the Region's economic base. http://www.crwtc.org/
North Country:
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce:
The Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Northern New York, serving more than 1200 members in the Plattsburgh-North Country-Champlain Shores Region. It is a full service chamber and is home to several targeted membership councils and programs, including the Champlain Shores Visitors & Convention Bureau, the North Country Small Business Council, the North Country Industrial Council, the Canadian Connection Council, the Northeast Agri-Business Association, the N.F.P. Network, and Business Expo. http://www.northcountrychamber.com
Long Island:
Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA): The HIA, formed in 1978 and located on Long Island, is a non-profit business association with approximately 800 members. http://www.hia-li.org
Long Island Association/World Trade Council: The Long Island Association (LIA)is the area's largest business association. Its World Trade Council represents the members who have an interest in International Trade. World Trade Council meetings are held throughout the year and cover a wide range of subjects important to Long Island's trade interests. http://www.longislandassociation.org
Long Island Forum for Technology: The Long Island Forum for Technology (LIFT) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting economic development on Long Island by providing direct services to local business and industry. LIFT also sponsors and ongoing series of professional educational meetings and seminars for the region's technical and manufacturing companies. LIFT is sponsored by the New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR) as the Technology Development Organization (TDO) for Long Island, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology as a Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). http://www.lift.org
Long Island Import Export Association: The Long Island Import Export Association (LIIEA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 to serve to international business community on Long Island. Among the services the LIIEA offers to members are monthly meetings on international trade issues, and a member newsletter. http://www.liiea.org
Nassau County Department of Economic Development:
The Nassau County Department of Economic Development promotes sustainable economic development that will create high-wage jobs, and expand the tax base. Initiatives include the promoting fo high-tech, high-skilled industry, revitalizing Nassau County's downtown areas, and promoting sports, entertainment, and tourism in Nassau County. http://www.nassaucountynydevelopment.org
Suffolk County Department of Economic Development:
The Suffolk County Department of Economic Development is a county government agency. It is the primary source of business development/expansion services for private industry in Suffolk County. http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us
New York City:
The World Trade Institute of Pace University hosts programs covering all aspects of international trade and operations in various formats, such as seminars, evening courses, language training and individual customized programs http://wti.pace.edu.
The Manhattan Chamber of Commerce is the area's leading voice for the small business community with monthly networking and informational meetings as well as contacts with the city, state, and federal legislators, covering a wide range of business issues. For information on membership, contact Nancy Ploeger at (212)479-7772 or visit http://www.manhattancc.org.