July 2023 Export Updates

GlobalTarget Receives Another Distinction

Certificate of Appreciation from US ITA

On June 8th the Global Business Center team received its second major distinction of the year. Deputy Assistant Secretary Kendee Yamaguichi of the U.S. International Trade Administration presented Cleveland State with a Certificate of Appreciation for its work producing eight E-President Award winners in its 18 year history among its other contributions to Ohio's export economy.

The presentation took place at the 2023 graduation ceremony where CSU honored the program mentors and four graduating companies: Clampco Products, Jergens, DRR USA, and IngMar Medical. Read more about GlobalTarget here.

Exporting Essentials Webinar

Our very own counselor (and newly minted CGBP!) David Delgado hosted a statewide webinar on June 7th that drew nearly 100 attendees. Missed it? You can access his information-packed webinar recording below (use passcode qtFB#N6q).

Our May Trade Month Survey Winner

We pulled a name at random among those who submitted suggestions for our upcoming programs to win a Dunkin's gift card. Cheers to Victor Cruz of the Cleveland Vibrator Company for being selected as our winner. Thanks all who participated. 

Enjoy, Victor!

Partner Trade Mission Opportunities

GSGP Trade Mission to India
December 3-9, 2023

Our regional partner Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Governors & Premiers is leading a multi-sector trade mission to India this December. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. For more information click here.

Spotlight on Grants

The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant funds eligible projects happening in designated distressed communities in Ohio and/or led by businesses owned by underrepresented populations (at least 51% minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned or owned by an individual with a disability). This is a grant that applies to exporters and non-exporters alike. Many companies who qualify can receive grants up to $50k. Grant decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to company location, company ownership, jobs created and/or retained, and project fixed-asset investment. All or most qualified projects require a company to commit to new job and payroll growth. Small to medium-sized companies (annual revenues up to $25million) engaged in JobsOhio’s targeted industries and business functions may apply, provided they meet qualifying criteria. In Northeast Ohio this grant is managed by our partners at TeamNEO.

Trade Compliance & Trends Webinar

Stump the Panel 

Join a webinar hosted by our friends at Star USA on July 11 at 10 am to discuss trade compliance issues and trends in trade. Panel participants:

  • Andrew Jeanblanc, Trade Finance, Business Development Manager

  • Lisa Lyon, Global Strategic Trade Compliance Leader

  • Dan Ujczo, International Trade and Transportation Attorney

  • Nate Ward, Director of Small Business Development Center Export Assistance Network

International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE)

IMAGE provides eligible companies a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 in grant funds (i.e., 50% of $20,000 in eligible expenses) to engage in activities to increase export sales. 

Contact Our Trade Advisors