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<strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Export</strong>-<strong>Import</strong> <strong>Directory</strong><strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Export</strong> Assistance:The global market is four times larger than the U.S. market.Selling to customers in multiple markets provides an expandedcustomer base and a hedge against domestic slow downs.<strong>Export</strong>ing also creates knowledge about competitors; andforeign customers’ needs drive new product ideas aboutquality.RIEDC’s export team offers customized solutions to identifyforeign sales and distribution channels, training formanagement and staff in how to manage and grow yourinternational business and participation in businessdevelopment missions to international markets.Market Entry:RIEDC’s market entry program is specifically designed toidentify distributors, agents or end-users in targeted foreignmarkets. Industry trade specialists located in AmericanEmbassies and Consulates around the world schedule one-ononebusiness meetings with business contacts whose interestsand objectives match your company’s needs. They determineif demand exists for your company’s products and services,research the market and schedule appointments in the selectedcountry. The service is available in more than 70 of theworld’s best markets.Customized <strong>Export</strong> TrainingRIEDC’s <strong>Export</strong> management training grant program providesfunding to <strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> companies for customized exporttraining programs, including business plan development,market entry strategies, export logistics, international tradeshow development, certification training and foreign languagetraining. This program is offered in partnership with theGovernor’s Workforce Board.<strong>Export</strong> Trade Missions and Trade Shows:RIEDC’s trade mission program coordinates trips to foreigncountries for <strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> companies interested in exporting.The export assistance team can help your company developdetailed export sales and marketing goals, compelling productdescriptions and distribution strategies. Based on a company’sneeds, the export assistance team can provide market researchin target countries and schedule customized country visits.RIEDC also provides in-country logistical support, as well aspre- and post-mission support services.General <strong>Export</strong> Assistance: RIEDC’s International TradeOffice answers hundreds of general export questions–whetherit is how to ship a product overseas, how to collect paymentfor foreign sales, or how to label products in foreignlanguages.Maureen Mezei, International Trade DirectorKatherine Tufts, Associate International Trade Director<strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Corporation315 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908 USAPhone: 401-278-9123 Fax: 401-273-8270mmezei@riedc.com | ktufts@riedc.com | www.riedc.com<strong>Import</strong> AssistanceU.S. Customs & Border Protection, an agency within the Departmentof Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing the laws of theUnited States at the country’s borders with respect to goods enteringor leaving the country. Prior to shipping your first export, you shouldconsult the customs director in your area.U.S. Customs & Border Protection49 Pavilion AvenueProvidence, RI 02905Phone: 401-941-6326 Fax: 401-941-6628http://www.cbp.gov/International Trade Resource <strong>Directory</strong>The International Trade Office of the RIEDC publishes aresource directory to help individuals network in theinternational business community. The directory includescontact information for government offices, freightforwarders, translation services, foreign company backgroundinformation and many other resources. An electronic versionis available at: http://www.riedc.com/files/IntlResDir.pdf<strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>Economic</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Corporation Page 4 3/31/2009Research Division, 315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101 401-222-2601Providence, RI 02908www.riedc.com

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