Local Businesses in Tampa, Florida Fly High With Exports to Brazil

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Madison Lawson, the international business manager with the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation says, "When you find a new consumer base in a market like that [Brazil], you can grow your company exponentially."

The EDC worked with the economic development leaders in Pinellas and Pasco counties to send 3 Daughters Brewing, American Freedom Distillery and six other businesses to Sao Paolo Monday as part of a program to help small businesses grow into international exports.

It's a chance many business owners didn't have before to meet with distributors, consumers, and end buyers.

Read more about how Bay Area businesses hope to expand their global customer base in Brazil.

Canadian Support to Exporters from Peru to Vancouver

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Emiliano Introcaso, Export Help Advisor at Export Development Canada (EDC), looks back to 2001, the first time he handled an international shipment, and then fast forwards to his current position at Export Development Canada helping exporters with their trade-related questions.  He shares many things to celebrate.

Read more about Emiliano's experiences growing from student to teacher and how global business training has shaped his rewarding career.  See all his posts for EDC here.

Canadian SMEs Get Help From Their Government on Exports

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How do Canadian SMEs boost their exports?  They turn to Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's export credit agency, offering trade finance, export credit insurance, bonding services, and foreign market assistance.

Here's a look at some of the expertise offered by EDC:

• Country Risk Quarterly
• ExportWise
• Canada Tariff Finder
• Export and Business Plans
• Competitive Strategies
• Knowledge Center
• Country Information
• Compliance in International Trade ...

and there's more, visit:  Export Development Center (EDC)