The LDD’s coordinate 7 of the 10 regional offices for the PA Office of International Business Development. The regional offices also have access to a team of 15 international business experts in offices around the world. These experts act as Pennsylvania’s market partners abroad, providing in-country assistance and market intelligence, identifying overseas partners for Pennsylvania companies and supporting in-country trade initiatives. Each LDD provides access to funding assistance programs, and market research tools to help Pennsylvania businesses navigate international markets. Assistance may include:

Export Readiness Assessment
Target Market Research and Identification
Market Entry Strategy Development
Trade Event/Mission Development
Export Price Quotations and Terms of Sale
Payment Methods
Shipping and Documentation
Packaging
Standards, Regulatory Requirements and Export Licensing
Trade Event Information
Trade Lead Response Assistance
Business etiquette and negotiation tactics

The LDDs also provide educational seminars and training programs designed for exporters and potential exporters in the various regions. Assistance to small-and medium-sized companies located in Pennsylvania is generally provided at no charge with the exception of some fee for service programs. Experienced exporters and businesses who have never exported but who wish to investigate the potential should contact the LDD representative in your region.

Regional Export Network