Export Network

Current Opportunities

PA Overseas Offices' Services

Trade Shows and Missions

Global Access Program

Map of Overseas Offices

PA International Trade Guide

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

Network of 21 Overseas Offices

The State of Pennsylvania has 21 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:

Global Access Program

Global Access Program (GAP) is a 50% reimbursement program up to $5000 per company per federal fiscal year (fiscal year ends Sept 30, 2012). This reimbursement could cover half of your travel expense, fees, etc. associated with this particular domestic trade show and or any international marketing endeavor. Please contact us for more information!

Pennsylvania International Trade Guide

The Pennsylvania International Trade Guide website was created to teach the basics of exporting to Pennsylvania companies. The site provides export tutorials, frequently asked questions, an Export Readiness Assessment, and a statewide calendar of export-related events. check it out: exportingpa.org