Through September 30, or until all U.S. Commercial Service funds are utilized, Commercial Service International Partner Search, International Company Profile and Gold Key Service fees will be reduced 50%. In addition, the price of trade missions will be 50% percent for the cost of a one-day Gold Key Service in each stop. Clients may receive one International Partner Search, International Company Profile and three Gold Keys at the discounted rate.

U.S.- Declared Major Hurricane Disaster Areas were designated in parts of North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas and Louisiana. With many U.S. Commercial Service clients prepared to take advantage of the discounts, the program is expected to help numerous victims cope with the aftermath.

Eligible North and Central Louisiana parishes are:

• DeSoto
• Natchitoches
• Rapides
• Sabine
• Vernon

For more information, please contact Patricia Holt at 318-676-3064.