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Visit the  CITD Fresno Website at www.exportcenter.net

CITD Fresno's upcoming international trade education opportunities:

Basics of Importing Workshop
Fresno - Fresno, CA

Basics of Exporting Workshop
Fresno - Fresno, CA

Contact CITD Fresno:

  • phone: 559-241-6566

  • email: info@exportcenter.net

  • mailing address: 550 East Shaw Ave., Suite 155,  Fresno, CA 93710

 

Center for International Trade Development (CITD) Resources

California's Centers for International Trade Development (CITD), provide value-added assistance to help expand your business internationally.

Free or low cost services to:

  • Help you succeed as an export, importer or global marketing organizations through individualized assistance
  • Export and Import education programs for business and entrepreneurs
  • A "Help desk" to help solve international business transaction challenges
  • A place to learn about international matchmaking events, and other programs taking place both in California and abroad.
  • An award winning International trade information resource conveniently categorized in the trade information database section of the CITD website

CITD programs and services designed to help companies succeed in the international business arena include the following:

  • Individualized assistance to help existing companies and new ventures strategically evaluate and pursue international business opportunities - for exporting, importing, by industry or region of the world.
  • International business conferences, workshops and seminars designed to provide information and tools to help enterprises, and organizations capitalize on global business.
    • Training and Education - The CITDs offer a large variety of training and educational programs in international business and trade. For more information on the various programs offered.
  • International Trade Information and Reference resources - the Trade Informaiton Database offers a wealth of information that can be accessed at no charge
  • International matchmaking services to include introducing California companies to potential trading partners through overseas trade missions, hosting of inbound delegations and trade leads distribution

       Events

    • International Trade Missions - Each year hundreds of companies participate in CITD organized trade missions to a variety of international destinations. Accompanied by CITD staff and local partners, companies are escorted to numerous global locations, learning about the business environment and culture at first hand. In addition, participants on the trade missions are then introduced with potential business partners in that country and are allowed to discuss business opportunities with or without CITD assistance.

 

    • Trade Shows - Through the various partnerships developed around the world, the CITDs are able to provide clients access and support in attending international trade shows and exhibitions. Whether it be accompanying businesses to a show in a foreign country or providing low-cost options, such as catalog shows, the CITDs will assist companies in choosing the right trade show and work with them towards a successful outcome.

 

  • Assist community colleges in internationalizing their curricula and developing specialized programs and courses in international trade.