U.S. Export Assistance Center

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Export Assistance Centers
(EACs) hold the keys to your
export success and open the door
to worldwide opportunities for
America's entrepreneurs...

Exports are vital to the health of the U.S. economy. They are a key to national economic growth and job creation. But what about your bottom line? Exporting can make a big difference there, too. The United States is home to only 5 percent of the world's customers. Exporting increases your sales opportunities. It can mean higher profits. If you're only exporting on a limited basis, you may be missing out on a world of opportunity. If you've been asking:

When am I ready to expand my export sales?
EAC specialists help assess and develop your international marketing strategy.

Where are the best markets for my business?
EAC experts provide in-depth market research, trade leads, international trade data, and contacts.

How can I finance my overseas sales and limit the financial risks?
EAC professionals offer information on export loans, loan guarantees, and export insurance.

EACs have the answers. EACs help you enter and expand in the world of exporting-a $5 trillion market in 1995.

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EAC trade professionals will help you pinpoint your best prospects, develop an effective export strategy and promote your products in high-profile trade events across the globe. With its network of trade professionals in more than 200 cities throughout the U.S. and overseas, the U.S. Department of Commerce can help you expand your international sales through:

Customized export counseling
Domestic export assistance in your office; training, and overseas export support on-location
Instant access to international market research
Trade contact facilitation programs
Trade Information Sharing (Tradebase)
International trade promotion events
Government support to help U.S. firms win overseas contracts through the Advocacy Center

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EACs offer numerous programs to meet your trade finance needs. Finance specialists help you to determine which program, or combination, is best for you.

Working Capital
Short term financing is available to help you complete your export sales. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) have coordinated their export working capital programs. Under the new unified Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) SBA processes, approves, and services loan requests of $833,333 or less; Ex-Im Bank handles loans over that amount. EWCP encourages lenders to offer these loans by guaranteeing repayment of 90 percent of the loan.

Long-Term Financing
SBA offers long-term, fixed asset financing and general-purpose working capital to small business exporters through its regular business loan program and the International Trade Loan Program.

Export Credit Insurance
Ex-Im Bank offers coverage against the poletical and commercial risks of nonpayment by foreign buyers under its Export Credit Insurance Program.

Financing for Overseas Buyers
Ex-Im Bank provides direct loans or guarantees on private sector financing on the export sale of capital equipment, major projects, and services.

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Let your Inland Empire District Export Assistance Center provide the keys to help you achieve your export goals...

Complete our Contact Request Form

Inland Empire U.S. Export Assistance Center
U.S. Department of Commerce
2940 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 121
Ontario, California 91764

Voice: (909) 390-5650
Fax: (909) 390-5659
E-Mail: ontariocal.office.box@mail.doc.gov

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Contact Request Form

Please provide the infromation requested below, so that we can serve you quickly:

Company Name:     
Your Name:        
E-Mail Address:    (required)
Telephone Number:  Best Time (local): 
Fax Number:       
Street Address:   
City:  State:  Zip Code: 
Country: 

Type of assistance desired:
International Marketing:    Trade Finance:

About your business:
Manufacturing:   Service:   Current Exporter:

Comments:

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