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MARYLAND’S KEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. DBED International Operations A branch of Maryland Dept of Business & Economic Development. World Trade Center Institute. U.S. Export Assistance Center
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MARYLAND’S KEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS DBED International Operations A branch of Maryland Dept of Business & Economic Development. World Trade Center Institute U.S. Export Assistance Center A local branch of the U.S. Dept of Commerce U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service. A private sector lead international business network. Trade consulting Grants International Offices International Representatives International Business Events Connections to World Trade Centers Local and global introductions Trade Events Monthly Newsletter Business Services Trade Consulting and Advocacy
The Business Development Division’s International Operations team promotes Maryland as a premiere U.S. business location and valuable trading partner.
International Operations Mission • Market Maryland as ideal destination for foreign direct investment • Stimulate economic activity within Maryland through contact with the international marketplace • Serve Maryland’s business community with the programs, research, contacts, and guidance needed to engage in international business
Maryland Overview • Center of the Boston-Miami Corridor on the Atlantic seaboard • Near nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. • Ranks 42nd in size and 19th in population among 50 states (5.6 million residents) • Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area is: • Nation’s 4th largest retail market • Nation’s highest median income
DBED Mission • Attract new businesses to Maryland • Stimulate private investment to create jobs • Encourage expansion and retention of existing Maryland companies • Provide Maryland businesses with support, including workforce training and financial assistance
State Support For Business • Job creation tax credits • Research and development tax credits • Work force training program • Maryland Venture Fund • 5% State Sales Tax Exemption to Film/Video Producers
Target Industries • Advanced Technologies • Biosciences • Insurance & Finance • Manufacturing & Distribution
International OperationsPrograms and Services PROGRAMS SERVICES • ExportMD Grant • - up to $ 5,000 in grant funding • - up to 80 hrs of Foreign Office assistance • Pathfinder • Assist with Trade Shows • Coordinate Trade Missions • Market Research & Counseling • Research Potential Customers, • Agents & Distributors Overseas • Export Transaction Counseling
International Team DBED Investment & Trade Executives: Representatives: China /Taiwan Europe Central/Eastern Europe, Japan, Korea Middle East & North Africa Sub Saharan Africa, Singapore, Latin America India
Partner Organizations • MD Secretary of State’s Office (S.O.S.) • Maryland Department of Agriculture • United States Department of Commerce • United States Export Assistance Center (USEAC) • SCORE
David W. Edgerley Secretary 410.767.6301 dedgerley@choosemaryland.org Clarence Bishop Deputy Secretary 410.767.6301 cbishop@choosemaryland.org Deborah Hawkins-Epps Executive Secretary to David Edgerley 410.767.6305 depps@choosemaryland.org Delterese George Executive Assistant to Clarence Bishop 410.767.6306 dgeorge@choosemaryland.org