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The STEP Grant – What It Is and How It May Help Your Delaware Business

The State of Delaware’s International Trade and Development Group (ITG) received a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The STEP grant is designed to increase the number of small businesses that export. It is also designed to increase the value of small businesses’ products by engaging their businesses in export activities.

Small business owners, executives, and managers: Three hours of your time at an upcoming seminar may reveal global opportunities for your business, connecting your business to the world marketplace. This seminar is your gateway to learn more about how STEP can help you expand your business. All Delaware businesses are welcome to learn more and participate. As always, Delaware small businesses that are economically disadvantaged, owned by women and/or veterans, and located in rural communities are also invited to attend and learn more.

Seminar Topics

  • Learn how simple it can be to export: Your business may already be “export ready”
  • Learn to build exporting into your business plan
  • Learn about available state and federal assistance
  • Expand your production capacity without significant investment by optimizing production processes access a broad spectrum of world-class services aimed at helping you succeed as an exporter
  • Receive expert coaching: One-on-one consulting will be available
  • What: Informational Seminar on Exporting
    Where: Delaware Technical & Community College, Stanton Campus | 400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, Delaware 19713
    When: Friday, November 18, 2011 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Cost: Free! Please note that attendance is limited to Delaware companies.

    Presenters

    John Pastor, Director, International Trade and Development, State of Delaware
    Jayne Armstrong, District Director, SBA Delaware
    John Barone, Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP)
    Rebecca Faber, World Trade Center Institute Delaware

    Register Online today!

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