Helpful Websites
Exporting and International Trade Resources (for Ohio-based businesses):
Ohio Department of Development: Export grants, export internships, trade missions and training sessions
Ohio Small Business Development Center: Starting a Business, entrepreneurs, human resources, business planning and obtaining a loan
Ohio District Export Council: International Trade Events Calendar
U.S. Export Assistance Center of Northern Ohio: Counseling, trade missions, market research, trade diplomacy and trade compliance
Trade Missions for Ohio: Information about the Ohio Department of Development export-focused trade missions and events
Exporting and International Trade Resources:
UN Comtrade Database: Free access to detailed global trade data
U.S. Small Business Association (SBA): Trade finance, export working capital loans, loans and grants
NASBITE International: Certified Global Business Professional network and CGBP certification
World Bank Group: Economy ranking, data, trends and country reports
CIA World Factbook: A quick reference to learn the most relevant information on countries around the world
Common Export Documents: A detailed list of commonly used export documents
Foreign Trade Videos: Detailed list and links to import and export training videos
U.S.Customs and Border Protection: About foreign-trade zones with contact info
Food Export: Support for exporting food and agricultural products
Free Trade Agreements: Details on the 20 countries the United States has free trade agreements with
U.S. International Trade Data: Detailed U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Reports
EXPORT.GOV: Online government services for expanding into global markets
UN Comtrade Database: International (UN) Trade Data Statistics
Intertactive Tariff And Trade Data: U.S. merchandise trade and tariff and classification data
World Factbook – Quick Country Reference: Comprehensive countries database