SBDC Export Assistance Network

Providing Exporting and International Businesses Expertise

Funded by the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Global Business Center hosts an SBDC Export Assistance Network (EAN). The SBDC EAN provides export assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (under 500 employees) in Northeast Ohio and helps to promote business growth through exporting and international trade.

Upcoming Spring 2026 Online Events

Global Business Bootcamp

Our premier bootcamp: May 4, 5 and 6

This program will cover all the essential tactics of global business for working professionals new to the realm of international trade. We will cover topics across four domains of trade: Global Business Management, International Logistics, International Marketing, and Trade Finance.

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Shipping Goods Internationally Workshop

May 13, 2026 • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM • Online • $75 Fee

Have questions about shipping internationally? Join our Trade Advisors at this workshop to take a deep dive into these topics:

Customs Regulations

Import Regulations

Using tariff-mitigating measures

Supplier diversity and vetting

International Payments

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Services are primarily provided in the nine counties surrounding the Cleveland-Akron-Canton area; however, the SBDC EAN can assist any Ohio company wanting to grow its business through exporting and international trade. The SBDC EAN works in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service, as well as providing access to the resources at Cleveland State University.