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LOCAL
AGENCIES Shreveport 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 center provides
hands-on export marketing for small and medium-size companies. At the
EAC, the commercial trade specialist helps a company gauge its export
potential, locate overseas markets, develop sales strategies, identify agents and customers,
and start successful export operations. The specialist also can answer questions about exporting
(financing, shipping, export licenses, shipping documents, etc.) and
introduce exporters to important contacts, such as freight forwarders,
international banks, and export trading companies. Contact:
(318) 676-3064, www.export.gov.
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:
Shreveport Export Assistance Center, (318) 676-3064, www.export.gov.
Shreveport-Bossier U.S. Customs
Office -- Companies involved in importing from foreign sources
may clear their goods and/or obtain information from this federal agency
based at the Shreveport Regional Airport. Contact: (318) 635-7873, 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, www.cdconline.org.
International Trade Council
- Red River Region --
The International Trade
Council-Red River Region is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation organized
to promote international trade within the North Louisiana, Southwest
Arkansas and Northeast Texas region. Monthly meetings feature
speakers on topics of interest for those interested in international
trade. Contact: (318)
868-8065,
http://www.itc-rrr.org/.
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Louisiana Department of
Economic Development
International
Trade Division -- Utilizes
trade shows, contacts with an extensive international network and databases
to identify trade opportunities for local businesses. Assists firms
in finding foreign distributors, representatives, licensees or joint
venture partners/sources. Helps Louisiana companies access the Federal
export loan assistance programs locally in conjunction with the Louisiana
Economic Development Corporation program. Co-sponsors trade seminars
with public and private entities. The seminars are designed to encourage
attendees to consider the possibility of exporting.
Contact: (225) 342-4323, www.led.state.la.us.
University of New Orleans
International Trade Center -- The
center offers assistance to exporters and importers and conducts seminars
targeted toward small companies and individuals interested in international
trade. The center also provides legal counseling and banking and finance
counseling in International matters. The center also offers country
guides, market research and referrals. Contact: (504) 568-8222,
http://www.uno.edu/~litc.
World Trade Center
of New Orleans (WTC) -- The WTC is a membership
organization involved in a wide range of trade promotion, educational,
and legislative programs designed to enhance Louisiana's position in
international trade, investment, transportation, banking, and other
trade-related sectors. Contact: (504) 529-1601, http://www.wtc-no.org.
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