Minnesota Trade Programs - Annual Program Summary
Purpose
These programs assist Minnesota companies in effectively responding to global market opportunities.
Customers and Services
Primary customers are new exporters as well as experienced international companies in Minnesota. Export services include counseling and technical assistance from trade representatives with broad international business experience who can help guide companies through the challenges of conducting international business; promotional services such as organizing trade missions, exhibition opportunities at trade shows, and meetings with potential foreign buyers; and education and training, including seminars and workshops in partnership with other organizations.
An International Resource Center, open to the public at the DEED headquarters, is stocked with the latest market intelligence. The www.exportminnesota.com website offers helpful export information online; and other assistance may be obtained via the Trade Assistance Helpline at 651.259.7498. The Minnesota Trade Office also has a focused strategy to enhance the state's relationship with China; the www.minnnesota-china.com website offers more information about the Minnesota - China Partnership.
Measures - Reporting period is calendar year (CY), January 1 - December 31
CY 2005 |
CY 2006 |
CY 2007* |
|
Increase in export growth from previous year |
17.6% |
10.1% |
9% |
Number of organizations receiving export assistance |
765 |
762 |
750 |
Funding Source and Allocation
The trade programs receive approximately $1.4M annually from state resources.
Statutory Authority
-- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116J.966
Contact Information
Tony Lorusso, Director
Phone: 651.259.7489 or toll-free: 800.657.3858; Fax: 651.296.3555
E-mail: mto@state.mn.us
Website: www.exportminnesota.com
This information current as of January 2008. For more information on DEED programs, see the State of Minnesota budget pages.