How We Help
The mission of the Trade Development Division is to provide individualized counseling and expertise to Kansas companies developing or expanding export markets. Our experienced staff works with you to help assess your company's export readiness, research potential export markets, and explain the export process.
How can we help you?
The division staff provides the following export services to help with your international marketing activities:
- Counsel individual Kansas firms regarding international marketing
- Provide export data and foreign market research
- Coordinate with state, federal, and foreign agencies in marketing promotions
- Conduct export seminars
- Recruit and assist company participation in international trade shows
- Host foreign delegations
- Distribute foreign trade leads to appropriate Kansas companies
- Assistance in locating export financing packages that fit your company's needs
Do we have contacts overseas?
In addition to the services from our Kansas team, we also have international representatives in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Europe, Korea, Japan, Mexico, and Taiwan to help Kansas companies in their respective regions. Service and assistance available from our 'in-country' specialists include:
- Research local rules, regulations, and certification requirements
- Perform local market research
- Conduct competitor and price analysis
- Identify distributors, partners, joint ventures, and buyers
- Schedule business itinerary for Kansas executives when visiting these regions
For general questions or comments related to International Trade, please call (785) 296-4027 or contact us by e-mail at ksintl@kansascommerce.com.
