In Georgia, we know companies that sell overseas grow on average of 18 percent
faster, and their workforce are typically 10 to 15 percent more productive than those that do not. International sales volume also helps lower overall production costs and leads to increased profitability. The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) International Trade Team works with small- and medium-size Georgia companies to enhance their export sales to the international markets.
GDEcD’s International Trade Services help good companies become better companies through exporting. Exporting is not just about increasing profits; it is also about diversifying markets, and gaining a competitive edge through global exposure to new technology, innovations and competition.
New! Watch GDEcD Helps Companies Go Global (YouTube) – Kathe Falls, Director, International Trade, GDEcD.
How do we Help Companies?
The International Trade team’s staff of eight provides Georgia companies with know-how, key in-country contacts, and international opportunities. We leverage the state’s 10 international offices located in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Germany (EU), U. K. & Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea and China to provide export promotion through various services including:
Global Insight – services designed to provide knowledge to companies including the "how-to’s" of exporting and industry-specific and country specific data. Programs include research, education, consultations, in-country market assessment and partner resources.
Global Connections – services designed to match Georgia suppliers with international buyers/representatives. Programs include trade shows/missions/incoming buying delegations, in-country matching, and a “Trade Opportunities Alert” notification.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
China Services (PDF)
In 2009, Georgia’s exports to China totaled close to $1.8 billion, ranking China as
Georgia’s second biggest export destination. The Georgia Department of Economic
Development (GDEcD) welcomes small and medium-sized Georgia companies to
participate in our new programs (see PDF above) promoting their products and services in China.
New! Export Opportunities in China Application Form (PDF)
GDEcD is accepting applications from Georgia companies for these pilot export promotion initiatives in China.
What can we do for you?
For more information on what GDEcD's Global Commerce team has to offer and how we can help your business grow internationally, visit our International Business section.
Contact
To learn more about what Georgia can do to help you in regarding Global Trade, please contact us at 404-962-4036 or aalford@georgia.org. For a complete listing of who we are and where we are, contact us. (PDF) For the list of upcoming events, please click here.