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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) – International Trade Office

The International Trade Office assists Iowa companies in developing or expanding international markets for their products and/or services. Offering technical assistance in the mechanics of exporting, market access, transportation, financial modes of payments, documentation, etc.

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The International Trade Office assists Iowa companies in developing or expanding international markets for their products and/or services.  Offering technical assistance in the mechanics of exporting, market access, transportation, financial modes of payments, documentation, etc. Access our video updates by checking out our YouTube playlist.

Services Provided

Freight & Distribution

  • Freight & Distribution

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Legal Services

  • Government Compliance Assistance
  • Patent Information, Trademark & Copyright Information

Technical Assistance

  • Technical Support
  • Training

Export Assistance

  • CE Certification (for exports to Europe)
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Documentation
  • Export Licensing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Methods of Payment
  • Networking

Import Assistance

  • Documentation
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Import Licensing
  • Locating Distributors
  • Marketing
  • Methods of Payment
  • Networking

Business Planning

  • Market Research

Export Assistance

  • INCO Terms
  • Locating Distributors
  • Marketing
  • Research of Foreign Markets
  • Trade Education

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows

Freight & Distribution

  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Import Assistance

  • INCO Terms
  • Trade Education

Marketing/Sales

  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Internet Marketing
  • Market Plan Development
  • Research (International Markets)
  • Web Site Development

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • International Procurement

Regulatory Compliance

  • International Regulatory Compliance

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses

Technical Assistance

  • Website Development

Training

  • International Trade
  • Marketing Plan
Primary Contact
Lisa Longman
Address
1963 Bell Avenue
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315