Export Counseling

Our international staff counsels Colorado companies in the areas of marketing, sales, market selection, partner selection and exporting fundamentals. For assistance in the Asia-Pacific region conact Dan Lane: 303-892-63846 or [email protected]. For other inquires contact Stephanie Dybsky: 303-892-8762 or [email protected].

Network of Global Business Consultants

We maintain strategic business relationships with consultants in key markets for Colorado exporters. These international business consultants provide on-the-ground assistance and market intelligence to Colorado companies in the following markets: Canada, Mexico, Brazil, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, UAE and China. For more information click here.

Trade-Related Education

Together with the World Trade Center Denver, we provide a series of export training sessions for Colorado businesses, where they can learn from industry experts about the fundamentals of exporting and international marketing. For more information contact Stacy Feeney: [email protected] or 303-892-3858.

International Market Analysis Partnership (IMAP) Program

We connect eligible Colorado companies with an MBA course that is focused on international business at an accredited Colorado university. The semester-long program offers a free resource to Colorado companies interested in increasing their exports and provides a valuable learning process to student participants. The IMAP Program is offered up to three times per academic year. For more information or to participate in the program, please contact Stephanie Dybsky.

Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting

This competitive annual award recognizes Colorado companies that demonstrate significant achievements in international trade. Colorado companies that are committed to exporting are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact Stacy Feeney. To see a list of recipients of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting, please click here.

Colorado Trade Mentor Program

The Colorado Trade Mentor Program creates an informal forum for new and growing companies to connect with seasoned business, community and academic leaders who have insights into exporting, importing and operating in international markets with a focus on Mexico, Japan and Canada. The experience of mentors may cover a wide range of industry sectors and vary from large corporations to small start-ups. Mentors are encouraged to support mentees by sharing first-hand experience with opportunities and challenges, provide political and economic overviews, discuss cultural difference and sensitivities, and share market insight. If you are interested in receiving a free consultation, please call 303-892-3840.

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Trade Shows

We participate in domestic and foreign trade shows for the dual purpose of export and investment promotion. Exporting companies benefit from our coordination of business-to-business matchmaking, exhibition logistics and lead generation.

Foreign Missions

We organize foreign missions to strategic markets in order to help exporters increase their international sales and to promote Colorado as a place to invest. Common features of trade missions include customized appointments for Colorado companies with potential partners in industry and government, customized industry briefings, and networking opportunities.

Incoming Buyer Delegations

We arrange business-to-business appointments between visiting international buyers and Colorado companies in order to assist foreign buyers with sourcing goods and services from Colorado.

Export Colorado

We encourage you to sign up for our e-newsletter, Export Colorado, to receive information about the positive impact of international trade on Colorado’s economy, as well as announcements about international sales leads, upcoming trade events, seminars and programs.