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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

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • International Procurement

Business Planning

  • Market Research (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows (Specialty)

Import Assistance

  • Import Licensing
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Locating Distributors
  • Networking
  • Trade Education (Specialty)
  • Methods of Payment
  • INCO Terms (Specialty)
  • Documentation
  • Marketing

Legal Services

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

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources

Marketing/Sales

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

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Selling to Foreign Governments & Businesses (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • International Regulatory Compliance (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Website Development
  • Technical Support
  • Training

Training

  • International Trade (Specialty)
  • Marketing Plan

Freight & Distribution

  • Freight & Distribution
  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers (Specialty)

Export Assistance

  • CE Certification (for exports to Europe)
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Export Licensing
  • Documentation
  • INCO Terms (Specialty)
  • Methods of Payment
  • Identification of Foreign Markets
  • Locating Distributors (Specialty)
  • Networking
  • Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Trade Education (Specialty)
  • Marketing (Specialty)
Contact Information
Lisa Longman
Address
1963 Bell Avenue
Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315