Being an exporter takes time and financial commitment.  If you're willing to put in the man hours, the North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) would like to help you cut costs - which is why we've created the EXPORT ND Program.  EXPORT ND is NDTO's pilot exporter reimbursement program designed to assist NDTO members in increasing their export sales.  The EXPORT ND program is available through December 31, 2014, or until funds are expended or program dates are amended.  Qualifying activities include funding for trade missions, trade shows, reverse trade missions, educational training sessions and international marketing.

To learn more about EXPORT ND, click here.

Fargo-based trade firm CH Trade was presented with the President's "E" Award for Exports by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on May 28 at a ceremony in Washington D.C.  The "E" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

Congratulations to the entire CH Trade team!

To learn more about CH Trade and this award, click here.

The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) was ratified in March, setting the scenes for significant trade ties between the two countries and leveling the playing field between the US and Canada in the Asian-Pacific markets.

Does your company compete with Canada for international markets?  If so, click here to learn more about the CKFTA.

In the first half of 2014, NDTO travelled with North Dakota companies to Russia, Ghana, China, Singapore and Philippines while simultaneously holding monthly trade talk seminars and educational programs.  This July-September, NDTO will invite companies to join us on trade trips to Canada and Russia, in addition to hosting reverse trade missions from China, Singapore and Philippines.

To view a full calendar of events, click here.

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