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Editor’s note: The following information is brought to you by State Representative Chuck Goodrich’s Office.
Are you an owner of a small business looking to expand your customer base worldwide? If so, check out the Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion Program for assistance with developing and expanding your export-related activities, and opening new markets.
Indiana ranks among the top 15 exporting states in the country, and IN-STEP focuses on building on the state’s position by assisting small businesses in identifying, marketing and selling their products or services around the world.
Under the program, eligible small businesses can be reimbursed through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for export-related activities like participating in international trade missions, foreign trade shows and export educational programs, as well as other export services provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Total reimbursements through the grant program can cover up to 80 percent of a small business’s export expenses, capped at $12,500.
For more information about the IN-STEP program, eligibility and the application process, click here. Small businesses play a big role in powering our state’s economy, and I’ll continue looking for ways to support our local entrepreneurs and job creators.