U.S. Government Resources for Exporters:

Beginning Exporter's Resource Guide
Beginning Exporter Resource Guide
This one-page guide contains valuable resources and contact information for businesses new to exporting, as well as those ready to export and in need of assistance.

EXPORT.GOV
http://www.export.gov
US Government Export Portal featuring international market research, online tutorials on exporting, information on international business development programs and services trade events, and other helpful links.

Trade Information Center
http://export.gov/tic
Trade Information Center of the US Department of Commerce. A wealth of useful information including Tariffs and Taxes, NAFTA, Country Information and documentation guidance.

SBA Oregon
http://www.sba.gov/or/itresources.html
SBA's international website for Oregon. Site includes Export Finance assistance and a guide to many other local and global web resources.

International Trade "Compass Point"
http://www.bizcenter.org
Provided by the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network (OSBDCN), this website, once registered, will allow the user access to numerous resources regarding exporting, importing, trade events, international trade organizations, NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional certification, articles, books and other international information. 

Oregon Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment
Oregon Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment
This document outlines the positive impact that exporting and export-related activities have on the Oregon Economy.  Gives statistics on Oregon Exports and the effect of Foreign Investment on Oregon jobs, and growing export markets for Oregon Exporters.

Trade Finance Guide: A Quick Reference for U.S. Exporters
Trade Finance Guide
This guide is designed to help U.S. companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), learn the basic fundamentals of trade finance to turn their export opportunities into actual sales and to achieve the ultimate goal: to get paid for their export sales, especially on time. This guide provides general information about common techniques of export financing.

International Credit Reporting Organizations
International Credit Reporting Organizations (88KB)
This document is a listing of credit reporting organizations including: local, international, transportation, consumer and commercial, and business credit agencies. 

Tips for Competitive Payment Terms in Global Markets
http://blogs.officialexportguide.com/special/?p=11
An article written by our Regional Export Finanace Manger, Inga Fisher Williams, this article touches on the various steps exporters can take to assure themselves timely and secure payment transactions.  Particularly helpful for start-up exporters, this article touches on payment options, Letters of Credit, Credit Policy, and how the Small Business Administration can provide assistance with all of these.

E-MARKET EXPRESS
http://www.buyusa.gov/eme
In an effort to assist U.S. firms increase their export sales, the U.S. Department of Commerce has created the on-line "e-Market Express Bulletin." At this site you will find monthly updated market research, trade leads, and trade events for worldwide opportunities in a variety of industries such as Information Technology, Healthcare Technologies and Aerospace.

Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE)
http://www.buyusa.gov/home/fuse.html
Featured U.S. Exporters (or FUSE) is a directory of U.S. products featured on the websites of U.S. Commercial Services offices around the world. It gives your company an opportunity to target specific country markets in the local language of business. Currently, this service is offered free of charge to qualified U.S. exporters seeking trade leads or representation in these markets: Australia Austria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Germany Greece Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Israel Japan Korea New Zealand Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovakia Singapore Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Ukraine United Kingdom Vietnam West Africa.

Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Small Businesses
According to the World Customs Organization, firms worldwide lost nearly $512 billion in 2004 to counterfeiting. Only 15% of U.S. companies, however, know that a U.S. patent or trademark provides protection only in the United States. For more information on this problem and some helpful links, please download the above document on Intellectual Property Rights Protection for Small Businesses, and visit the website http://www.stopfakes.gov.

Export Legal Assistance Network (ELAN)
http://www.export-legal-assistance.org
Free legal advice on specific issues related to exporting, available ONE TIME ONLY, contact our office for referral.

Portland U.S. Export Assistance Center Partner Organizations:

Eugene Chamber of Commerce
http://www.eugenechamber.org
For over 100 years the Chamber has provided outstanding programs in the areas of business assistance, government affairs, community development and membership services. Whether it is providing a quality training program, hosting an enjoyable networking opportunity or speaking out on a key public policy issue, the Chamber is committed to meeting the needs of the local business community.

Export Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington
The Export Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington is an organization of local leaders whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice to companies seeking to expand international sales. The Council works with the local U.S. Export Assistance Center in Portland. For more information, including a list of the Council members volunteering their expertise, please click here

Oregon International Trade Division
http://www.econ.state.or.us/oregontrade/
The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department's goal is to strengthen the state's economy in an effort to put more Oregonians to work in good jobs. We work with the private sector to create an environment that encourages business expansion, creation and relocation; and with local communities to help develop the infrastructure they need to attract business and keep their economy going.

Portland Business Alliance
http://www.portlandalliance.com
The Portland Business Alliance serves as your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Management Organization. It is a private, not-for-profit organization established in 2002 with the mission to ensure economic prosperity in the Portland region by providing strong leadership, partnership, and programs that encourage business growth and vitality.

RAINS
http://www.rainsnet.org
Regional Alliances for Infrastructure and Network Security (RAINS) is a non-profit, private/public partnership formed to accelerate development and deployment of innovative technology for homeland security. RAINS has forged partnerships among the State of Oregon, over 60 technology companies, six research universities, critical infrastructure providers, public agencies and first responders.

SEDCOR
http://www.sedcor.com
SEDCOR, the lead economic development agency for Marion and Polk Counties, is a private, non-profit membership organization, composed of over 400 business and community leaders. Its mission is to enhance and diversify the Mid-Willamette Valley area economy.

Software Association of Oregon
http://www.sao.org
The Software Association of Oregon (SAO) fosters an environment that fuels the explosive growth of Oregon’s software industry. Our members enjoy exceptional networking and educational opportunities, critical workforce development programs, and valuable company benefits. Whether you are a start-up software developer, established industry leader, or a provider of services to the industry, your company will benefit from an SAO membership.

Study Oregon
http://www.studyoregon.com
In the spring of 1999, sixteen Oregon institutions of higher education came together to form an international marketing network, STUDY OREGON. These schools, ranging from private language academies and community colleges to public and private universities, joined together because of a common vision of promoting Oregon as a destination for international students. The United States Export Assistance Center, part of the US Department of Commerce, works with Study Oregon to help pursue its goal.