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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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Export Assistance Center | U.S.
Export-import Bank | Shreveport-Bossier
U.S. Customs Office |
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Ark-La-Tex Regional Export & Technology
Center, Inc. |
| Louisiana
Department of Economic Development,
International Trade Division |
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LOCAL AGENCIES
EXPORT ASSISTANCE
CENTER (EAC)
Companies
interested in obtaining export assistance
may contact the EAC, an office of the U.S.
Department of Commerce/International Trade
Administration. The primary focus of the
EAC is to assist export-ready clients, those
with the commitment and resources to
establish or expand their export potential.
The center provides hands-on export
marketing for small and medium-size
companies. Contact: New Orleans Export
Assistance Center, (504)
589-6730,
www.buyusa.gov/neworleans/services.html
U.S. EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
The Ex-Im
Bank is a federal agency that provides
insurance for foreign receivables, working
capital, loans and guarantees. It also has
special programs for environmental, project
financing, and small businesses. Contact:
(817) 310-3749,
www.exim.gov/.
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER U.S. CUSTOMS OFFICE
Companies
involved in importing from foreign sources
may clear their goods and/or obtain
information from the Customs and Border
Protection office based at the Shreveport
Regional Airport. Contact: (817)
310-3749,
www.customs.gov/.
ARK-LA-TEX
REGIONAL EXPORT & TECHNOLOGY CENTER, INC.
Companies
that are not currently involved in
international trade and would like to
explore the possibilities of exporting or
importing may contact the Ark-La-Tex
Regional Export & Technology Center, Inc.
for information. Information also is
available regarding Foreign Trade Zones and
Custom Bonded Warehouses. Contact: (318)
671-1050,
http://cdconline.org/New/saretcincubator.htm.
STATE AGENCIES
LOUISIANA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION
LED’s
Division of International Trade utilizes
trade shows, contacts with an extensive
international network and databases to
identify trade opportunities for local
businesses. They also assist firms in
finding foreign distributors,
representatives, licensees or joint venture
partners/sources. Contact: (225) 342-4323,
www.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com/downloads/International_Services.pdf. |
