Export Assistance
With more than 96% of consumers living outside the U.S., exporting products is smart business. The U.S. has the second highest export volume, second only to Germany. Many companies may not consider exporting due to their size, but in fact, employers with less than 20 employees make up 70% of exporters.
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is here to assist the small businesses of Gainesville-Hall County in their investigation of and efforts to being exporting goods. Our services include:
- International market research
- Trade opportunity alert
- Licensing requirements
- Financial assistance access
- Barrier solutions
- Sales rep options
- International buyer meetings in U.S.
- Trade missions
Additionally, the following local, state and international services are provided for manufacturers and research and development companies in Hall County:
- Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce: We can provide a Certificate of Origin to Chamber Members for just $6 each.
- Georgia Department of Economic Development: With 10 offices in 10 countries and multiple local trade specialists, the professionals at the Georgia Department of Economic Development can help you with a variety of export issues. Taube Ponce, Sr. International Trade Manager; tponce@georgia.org
- Free webinars from www.export-u.com on subjects like global market research, secondary research, costing, approaching the market, terms, risk, financing and more.
- Small Business Development Center. Contact Bob Erwin, International Business Consultant, berwin@georgiasbdc.org
- U.S. Commercial Service: Trade Specialists in 80 countries and Gold Key Services arrange appointments to break into your target market. www.export.gov. George Tracy, Regional Director, Local Trade Specialist; 404-897-6083, gtracy@mail.doc.gov
- U.S. Small Business Administration: SBA Export financing programs are obtained though your bank. SBA loan programs available for export transaction financing, export market development, and construction and equipment financing for businesses.
For more information on our export assistance program or contacts, or for a Georgia certificate of origin, email Shelley Davis, VP Existing Industry or call (770) 532-6206.
