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§ 3-304. International trade activity

MD Econ Dev Code § 3-304 (2019) (N/A)
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With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:

(1)    channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;

(2)    providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:

(i)    market research and selection;

(ii)    marketing techniques and risks;

(iii)    foreign trade laws; and

(iv)    the availability of private or public financing;

(3)    developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;

(4)    initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;

(5)    establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and

(6)    assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.

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