Commerce International Trade Activities Commerce International Trade Activities

Export Assistance   Export counseling via phone and company visits   Market research and distributor/partner searches provided by in-country contractors   Work with U.S. Export Assistance Centers and other service providers in addressing company needs   Provide Certificates of Free Sale and assistance with other export documentation required by companies

International Marketing Support   Kansas International Trade Show Assistance Program (KITSAP) – grant covers half of company costs for exhibiting at international trade shows (up to $3,500)   Trade Show Pavilion - at Paris/Farnborough air shows in partnership with Kansas aviation suppliers   State Trade and Export Program (STEP) Grant – Commerce/Ag awarded funding from SBA program to support international marketing initiatives for Kansas small businesses

Export Promotion   Governor’s Exporter of the Year – program coordinated by Commerce to recognize successful Kansas exporters and highlight benefits of exporting   International Visitors – assistance with visits by foreign officials and business delegations, offering opportunity to introduce Kansas companies/products   International Buyers – handling business inquiries looking for specific products for export   Education/Training – speaking at international trade programs and conferences

Outreach/Coordination   Commerce staff involved in Global Cities Initiative (Brookings Institution/JPMorgan Chase) to develop export plan for 10-county region in south central Kansas Department of Commerce   Commerce staff serve as Ex-Officio Directors for Kansas City International Trade Council and Wichita World Trade Council to network with service providers and companies   Commerce provides staff support for Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council