There are some excellent state and local resources in NJ that can help you develop your export business.
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NJ Office of Export Promotion
The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is a business-first business advocacy team within the NJ Department of State, dedicated to solving problems and maximizing growth opportunities. It can help companies grow their export sales by providing global insights and connections. The NJ Office of Export Promotion also administers the highly successful NJ State Trade Expansion Program (NJSTEP) grants which provide financial awards on a first come, first served competitive basis, to New Jersey eligible small businesses interested in exporting.
NJ Small Business Development Centers
As part of America’s SBDC network, the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the U.S., the New Jersey SBDC helps companies at every stage of their business lifecycle. This includes working with business owners who are interested in expanding their sales to overseas markets. The SBDC can help them determine if and how exporting fits with their overall business plans.
NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) and New Jersey Business Magazine
Now in our 70th year, New Jersey Business Magazine is the Garden State’s longest-standing business publication, with more than 74,000 readers. On a monthly (print) and daily (online) basis, we deliver news on all business and industry sectors. As part of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, we also spotlight what the state and country’s largest employers’ organization is advocating for on behalf of businesses – small and large – in New Jersey.
Commerce and Industry Association of NJ (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey is a unique network of businesses committed to improving and advancing the cause of free enterprise in the Garden State. Our focus sets us apart from other organizations and provides the basis upon which we work to make our state a better place to live, work and conduct business.
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)
NJMEP the State’s premier training and consulting provider for over 20 years, offering the latest innovations in technology, standards, and practices.