Export Network

PA's Export Assistance Services

The World Trade Center of Central PA is the liaison in Southcentral Pennsylvania that connects business to the State of Pennsylvania's Export Assistance Services including the network of Foreign Offices, Trade Shows and Mission Information, and Market Access Grants. Contact our office for access to any of these State Trade Initiatives.

Current Opportunities

Market Access Grants are available for eligible companies - up to $3000 in matching funds

Network of 24 Overseas Offices

The State of Pennsylvania has 24 overseas offices throughout the world to provide trade assistance, gather market intelligence, identify overseas partners for Pennsylvania companies, and support trade initiatives.

State of Pennsylvania's Overseas Trade Representatives. Meet the Overseas Representatives once per year at the annual "Bringing the World to You" Celebration, a local event where companies can meet individually with the Pennsylvania Overseas Trade Representatives. Check the WTC Event page for date and location of the event.

Overseas Offices' Services Include:

Market and competitive intelligence such as competing companies already in country market
Identifying overseas partners, agents or distributors pre-screened per company’s criteria.
Regulatory information on products, tariffs, and duty rates
Foreign company background checks to ensure legitimacy
Logistical issues such as in-country transportation and arrange appointments with potential customers or distributors

Trade Shows and Missions

Host companies in PA booths at industry specific trade shows for low cost

Arrange individual meetings with companies in respective countries during missions

For upcoming State of Pennsylvania trade events and missions, please check the Trade Shows/Missions section on our website or the State's website:

Market Access Grants

The Market Access Grant provides matching grant money of up to $3,000 to encourage small and medium-sized companies to increase international exposure of their products and services. This includes participation in international trade events such as outbound missions and overseas trade shows. Download the guidelines and application form.