EXPORT ASSITANCE: NY, NJ and CT ... inside
John Kennedy ITB
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This is the short list of Export / Int'l assistance in the Northeast East of
the US
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Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp.
International Trade & Research
Telephone: (718)590-3525 FAX: (718)590-3499
Contact: Mr. Ira E. Weinstock - Director
BOEDC serves as a liaison between the Bronx business community and numerous
governmental agencies and private sector organizations that engage in
international trade.
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn Goes Global
Telephone: (718)875-1002 FAX: (718)237-4274
Contact: Ms. Judith Castellano Weinberg - Director
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has developed the Brooklyn Goes Global
Program for the purpose of creating export opportunities for Brooklyn
manufacturers and distributors. The program offers all the information and
assistance that is needed to sell products and services in the global
marketplace. The program is composed of: the Brooklyn Business Database,
the Export Resource Center, and the International Trade Roundtable. Members
of the program can develop export opportunities, access export service
providers, access current data - country & product specific - and more.
Buffalo World Trade Association
Telephone: (716)877-1452 FAX: (716)875-1613
Contact: Mr. Sam Baker - President
The Buffalo World Trade Association, established in 1921, is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting good will and trade
between the people of the U.S. and all the peoples of the world. The BWTA
works towards this goal by sponsoring monthly dinner meetings which feature
prominent speakers addressing topics of interest to the membership.
Capital Region World Trade Council
Telephone: (518)372-6503 FAX: (518)372-6503
Contact: Ms. Leslie Thiele - President
Chamber of Commerce of the Princeton Area
International Business Development Council
Telephone: (609)520-1776 FAX: (609)520-9107
Contact: Ms. C. Ellen Hodges - President
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
International Trade Committee
Telephone: (607)734-5137 FAX: (607)734-4490
Contact: Mr. Larry Bowman - President
Its mission is to assist area businesses in expanding the markets for their
products and services into other countries throughout the world by
providing area exporters with the resources, support and information needed
to increase their level of export activity. Also, to promote Chamber
member's products and services to potential overseas customers and
representatives by participating in one or more international trade shows
in Canada.
Connecticut Business and Industry Association
International Trade Council
Telephone: (203)244-1900 FAX: (203)278-8562
Contact: Mr. Peter Gioia - Director
CBIA's International Trade Council acts as a clearinghouse of information
on international trade for Connecticut companies.
Connecticut Foreign Trade Association
Telephone: (203)348-6211 FAX: (203)964-8239
Contact: Ms. Lydia Gregor - President
CFTA was formed in 1920 as a forum for its members to exchange information
about all aspects of international trade. The Club sponsors a monthly
speaker luncheon meeting the second Thursday of each month.
Connecticut International Trade Association
c/o Turbo Power & Marine
Telephone: (203)343-2032 FAX: (203)343-2192
Contact: Mr. Scott Cunningham - President
The Connecticut International Trade Association was founded in 1970 as a
non-profit organization to promote international trade through the exchange
of knowledge, information, and ideas among its members and guests. CITA's
goals are: to build awareness of the importance of international trade to
Connecticut's economy; educate members and the public about world trade
issues; and support and facilitate the development of world trade.
Connecticut World Trade Association
Telephone: (203)336-5353 FAX: (203)331-9959
Contact: Mr. James C. Nicholas - Executive Director
CWTA is a private, non-profit corporation which is a central resource for
information, contacts and programs to facilitate two-way trade. CWTA is
part of an international network which has reciprocal privileges in 273
world trade associations in 268 cities and 71 countries. The organization
offers an electronic trade NETWORK, trade assistance, trade shows and
missions, an international library, a products and services directory and a
world business directory.
Cumberland County International Trade Council
Telephone: (609)453-2177 FAX: (609)453-9138
Contact: Mr. Jonathan Savage
Hudson Valley International Trade Association
Telephone: (914)534-7294 FAX: (914)534-2704
Contact: Mr. Jim Davidson - President
International Trade Roundtable
Raritan Valley Community College
Telephone: (908)526-1200 FAX: (908)526-3576
Contact: Dr. Tulsi R. Maharjan - Director, Int'l Business
A business discussion and networking group, which serves as a forum for the
Somerset and Hunterdon area international business and industry
communities.
Mercer County International Business Council
Telephone: (609)989-6555 FAX: (609)695-4943
Contact: Mr. Bill Mate - President
Local goal is to develop an international trade center and foreign trade
zone at Mercer County Airport.
Mohawk Valley World Trade Council
Telephone: (315)826-3600 FAX: (315)826-7471
Contact: Ms. Trudy Pickerd - Director
The Mohawk Valley World Trade Council was founded in 1981. The Council is a
non-profit corporation which is involved in providing education, timely
information, and networking facilities to the area's novice and seasoned
exporters, importers, and other interested parties via meetings, seminars
and a newsletter. Comprised of over 100 members in manufacturing, services,
and education, the MVWTC is pleased to share their expertise with other
organizations and individuals.
Morris County Association for Foreign Trade
c/o Morris County Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: (201)539-3882 FAX: (201)539-3960
Contact: Mr. Al Sharif - Chairman
The Morris County Association for Foreign Trade (MCAFT) is a subsidiary of
the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to increase
international trade in the Morris County area by utilizing the chamber of
commerce's worldwide relationships.
Regional Business Partnership
International Trade Committee
Telephone: (201)242-6237 FAX: (201)824-6587
Contact: Mr. Eric Vicioso - Vice President
Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
International Business Council
Telephone: (716)454-2220 FAX: (716)263-3679
Contact: Mr. Charles Goodwin - Vice President - Intl
Rockland International Trade Council (RITC)
c/o Rockland Economic Development Corp.
Telephone: (914) 735-7040 FAX: (914) 735-5736
Contact: Mr. Marvin Fruchter - Chairman
Rockland International Trade Council is a not-for-profit, member supported
organization dedicated to providing an international trade forum for
companies in the Hudson Valley and Northern NJ areas. Founded in 1982, by
local business leaders, RCITC (then known as the Tappan Zee Trade Assoc.)
won the "Governor's Award for Export Excellence" in 1986.
South Jersey Exporters Trade Association
Telephone: (609)486-3585 FAX: (609)486-3584
Contact: Mr. Barry Rich - President
Southern Tier World Commerce Association
Binghampton University
Telephone: (607)777-2342 FAX: (607)777-4422
Contact: Mr. Henry Fischer - President
The STWCA exists to increase international trade opportunities for Southern
Tier firms. It strives to foster an interchange of information among its
members as well as provide assistance through shared expertise to those
firms entering or seeking to expand their international markets.
Syracuse International Trade Council
Telephone: (315)470-1884 FAX: (315)471-8545
Contact: Ms. LouAnn Hood - Director
Dedicated to serving as a resource center for world trade and activities,
providing facilities where ideas and experiences may be exchanged, and
seeking the removal of needless barriers which interfere with international
commerce. The members from Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, Oswego, and Cayuga
counties hope to promote good will and trade while developing a reputation
for Syracuse and the Central New York Region as a progressive and desirable
world trade community.
Westconn International Trade Association
Telephone: (203)653-9040 FAX: (203)653-9640
Contact: Ms. Donna Amendola - Membership Chair
Westconn International Trade Association is the largest international trade
association in the Southern Connecticut/Westchester area. Membership
consists of individuals representing businesses engaged in all aspects of
international trade, including manufacturers, carriers, importers,
exporters, brokers, forwarders, attorneys, etc. Its primary focus is
international trade education. The association also offers an annual
scholarship to an individual engaged in a formal course of study involving
international matters.
Western New York International Trade Council, Inc. (ITC)
Telephone: (716)852-7160 FAX: (716)852-2761
Contact: Dr. Roberta A. Dayer - Executive Director
The Western New York International Trade Council (ITC) is a not-for-profit
corporation organized to assist businesses to participate successfully in
global trade with emphasis on exporting, education and investment activity.
The Council serves Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautuaqua, Erie and Niagara
counties as well as southern Ontario.
World Trade Club of New York, Inc.
Telephone: (212)465-8698 FAX: (212)465-8560
Contact: Mr. Robert Schallop - Acting President
The major purposes of New York's oldest world trade club are: to foster and
promote interest in and knowledge of world trade; to facilitate the
interchange of information, viewpoints and experience through group
meetings and newsletters; to share trade data and assist the Club in taking
a position on important world trade problems; and to promote and encourage
the lasting development of business and personal relationships.
World Trade Club of Westchester
Telephone: (914)948-6444 FAX: (914)948-6913
Contact: Mr. Eugene F. LaBorne, Jr. - President
The primary mission of the Club is to promote international business
activity within Westchester County and its surrounding regions. The Club
offers a broad range of programs and services which provide members with
information on key international trade issues. The Club also offers its
members the opportunity to exchange international business experiences.
World Trade Council of Long Island
c/o Long Island Association, Inc.
Telephone: (516)499-4400 FAX: (516)499-2196
Contact: Mr. Matthew Crosson - President
The World Trade Council promotes the expansion of the number of Long Island
companies involved in importing and exporting of goods, and reviews the
events of the world and their effect on Long Island's economy.
American Association of Exporters & Importers
Telephone: (212)944-2230 FAX: (212)382-2606
Contact: Mr. Eugene J. Milosh - President
The American Association of Exporters and Importers is dedicated to the
promotion of fair and open trade among nations. AAEI represents its members
and their interests before the executive and legislative branches of
government and publishes the International Trade Alert, which contains the
latest issues affecting international business.
American Electronics Association
New York Council
Telephone: (516)231-0378 FAX: (516)231-0425
Contact: Ms. Cynthia Corogin Rowe - Executive Director
With more than 3,000 member companies, the American Electronics Association
is the largest trade group representing the technology industry. AEA is a
member-driven organization dedicated to supporting the efforts of U.S.
electronics, software and information technology companies to be
world-class competitors. AEA helps its members companies to increase
productivity, improve quality, gain access to capital and increase global
market share.
Capital Region World Trade Center
Telephone: (518)393-7252 FAX: (518)393-8687
E-mail: wt...@wtca.geis.com Contact: Mr. Dan Bouchard - Program Director
A not-for-profit, member based organization providing assistance to
individuals and organizations in Upstate New York interested in expanding
their involvement in international trade. This is primarily accomplished
through the World Trade Center Association and its electronic NETWORK which
connects World Trade Centers and their members to 260 Centers in over 70
countries worldwide.
Fashion Exports/New York
Telephone: (212)366-6160 FAX: (212)366-6162
Contact: Ms. Leah Kaplan - Director
Promotes the exports of American fashion made in New York. Services range
from organizing meetings with foreign buyers in New York and holding
workshops on entering foreign markets to arranging trips to overeas trade
shows.
Financial Women International
c/o Amalgamated Bank of NY
Telephone: (212)255-6200 FAX: (212)675-5824
Contact: Ms. Margie Guerrero - Membership
FWI was founded in 1921 as the National Association of Bank Women. FWI's
vision is to empower women in the financial services industry to attain
professional, economic, and personal goals, and influence the future shape
of the industry.
Global Business Association
Telephone: (212)677-2851 FAX: (718)275-7819
Contact: Ms. Pat Wood - Executive Director
The Global Business Association is a non-profit educational organization
that brings together international business people from diverse
professions, industries and countries. It sponsors monthly programs on a
wide range of international business topics, and serves as a forum for the
exchange of knowledge and resources.
Harlem International Trade Center Corp.
Telephone: (212)961-8963 FAX: (212)864-1362
Contact: Mr. Stephan J. Henriquez - Director
The Harlem International Trade Center promotes the development and the
enhancement of the entrepreneurial potential of America's minority and
small businesses to engage in international trade, particularly in the
developing nations of Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Hauppauge Industrial Association
Import & Export Committee
Telephone: (516)543-5355 FAX: (516)543-5380
Contact: Ms. Marcy Tublisky - Executive Director
The Hauppauge Industrial Association is a business organization of 550
companies whose purpose is to promote business in Hauppauge, LI and the
surrounding business community. Its active Export Committee has received
grants from New York State Department of Economic Development to help
expand programs and services. The Association has recently been awarded the
Governor's Award for Achievement in Exports for the services they provide.
International Business Group
Telephone: (212)964-3640 FAX: (212)964-6959
Contact: Mr. Len Adams - Founder
The International Business Group is an association of business
professionals providing a variety of professional services to the
international banking and corporate communities. IBG members have extensive
experience working with foreign banks and corporations, both in the
start-up and expansion phases.
International Minority Business Corporation
Telephone: (201)843-4499 FAX: (201)843-8855
Contact: Mr. Roger Hinton - President
IMBC is a non-profit business development organization which was
incorporated in July 1992 in the State of New Jersey to serve both minority
and women-owned businesses. The mission of the IMBC is to help create
business opportunities, provide education and training and to serve as an
advocate and information resource for minority and women-owned businesses.
IMBC's mission is focused to foster business opportunities for its members
in foreign and domestic markets and to encourage local economic growth as
well.
LIFT
Long Island Forum for Technology
Telephone: (516)755-3321 FAX: (516)755-9264
Contact: Ms. Pat Smith-Howley - Executive Director
Long Island International Trade Resource Coalition
Telephone: (516)822-9100 FAX: (516)822-4575
Contact: Mr. John Adamovich
The LI International Trade Resource Coalition (LIITRC) was created in 1991
to promote, develop, enhance and stimulate international trade
opportunities for Long Island businesses. Comprised of key organizations
from industry, government and education, the LIITRC's agenda includes:
breakfast briefings, executive roundtables, half-day seminars, a newsletter
and other export support materials.
Minority International Network For Trade
c/o Assist International
Telephone: (212)725-3311 FAX: (212)725-3312
Contact: Ms. Gloria Hartley - President
MINT is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1987 to bring together
minority professionals involved in international trade. Through an
organization of networking forums, MINT provides its members with
information, know-how and a wide range of useful contacts.
Montclair State College
School of Business Administration
Telephone: (201)655-7523 FAX: (201)655-5312
Contact: Prof C. Jayachandran
National Association of Credit Management Connecticut, Inc.
Telephone: (203)659-2666 FAX: (203)659-1664
Contact: Mr. George Anastasiou - Executive Director
NACM is the leading source for credit information and also a forum for
business information on collections.
National Association of Export Companies (NEXCO)
Telephone: (212)725-3311 FAX: (212)725-3312
Contact: Mr. Land Grant - President
NEXCO, a non-profit organization, was established in 1965. It's mission is
to act as the information provider, support clearinghouse, forum, and
advocate for the professional exporter, service providers and others who
seek to enhance America's trade position by increasing U.S. exports.
Educational meetings are held every month with special events throught the
year. Publications include the Registry of Export Intermediaries and The
Exporter's Checklist: An Export Success Self Test for the New-To-Export.
Individual export counseling is available.
National Institute For World Trade
Telephone: (516)582-9102 FAX: (516)582-2159
Contact: Mr. Spencer Ross - President
The National Institute for World Trade is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to helping corporations, trade/professional associations, and
governments meet the challenges of today's complex and rapidly evolving
marketplace.
National Minority Business Council
International Trade Program
Telephone: (212)573-2385 FAX: (212)573-4462
Contact: Ms Kathryn D. Leary - Managing Director
New York Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Telephone: (212)493-7559 FAX: (212)344-3344
Contact: Ms. Marilyn Dahl - Vice President
New York City Commission for International Business & the United Nations
Telephone: (212)618-8811 FAX: (212)312-3914
Contact: Ms. Linda Gras - Director
New York State Bar Association
International Law & Practice Section
Telephone: (212)431-1300 FAX: (212)431-5913
Contact: Mr.. Jeffrey C. Chancas - Secretary
New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association
Telephone: (201)228-6490 FAX: (201)226-4274
Contact: Mr. Stewart Hauser - President
Its original commitment is to cultivate closer relationships between those
engaged in business as foreign freight forwarder and customes broker and to
promote their interests and to maintain the ethics of their professions at
their highest standards. The membership is made up of foreign freight
forwarders and customs brokers authorized by a federal agency with
jurisdiction over such activity and having a place of business withing the
New York/New Jersey bi-state area.
NYC Department of Business Services
Telephone: (212)513-6300 FAX: (212)618-8991
Contact: Mr. Rudy Washington - Commissioner
The Association of the Bar of the City of NY
Committee on International Trade
Telephone: (201)455-3811 FAX: (201)455-5904
Contact: Ms. Yee Wah Chin - Chiarman of the Committee
TradeLink New Jersey
PSE&G
Telephone: (201)430-5861 FAX: (201)624-7579
Contact: Ms. Jo Ann Dow - Manager
Traffic Club of New York
Telephone: (212)269-1200 FAX: (212)269-1202
Contact: Mr. Fred Browning - President
U.S. Council for International Business
Telephone: (212)354-4851 FAX: (212)575-0327
Contact: Mr. Peter M. Robinson - Sr. Vice President
The U.S. Council for International Business, a business organization with
300 U.S. leading companies, law firms, and trade associations as its
members, advances global interests of American business by promoting an
open system of world trade, finance, and investment. It is the U.S.
affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce. Its ATA Carnet Export
Service allows temporary duty-free import of goods overseas.
Women in International Trade
Telephone: (212)408-3361 FAX: (201)612-1170
Contact: Ms. Jessica Cannon - Treasurer
Women in International Trade is dedicated to enhancing the visibility and
opportunities for women in the field of international trade. Hosting
monthly luncheon and social meetings, WIT affords its members many
opportunities to educate themselves and to network with other
professionals.
World Trade Centers Association Inc.
Telephone: (212)432-2650 FAX: (212)488-0064
Contact: Mr. Thomas Kearney - Vice President
The World Trade Centers Association, a non-profit and apolitical
organization, was established in 1970 to encourage mutual assistance and
cooperation among members, promote international business relationships,
and foster increased participation in world trade by industrializing
nations. Currently, Association membership includes 265 World Trade Centers
representing 255 nations in 71 countries.
XPORT Trading Company
Telephone: (212)435-8499 FAX: (212)432-0297
Contact: Mr. Fritz-Earle McLymont - Director
Chemicals, soft goods, instrumentation, furniture, electrical &
non-electrial equipment and goods. XPORT's a full-service public trading
company which assists regional firms with export finance, marketing and
sales. Since its inception in 1982, XPORT has worked with approximately 500
companies in establishing new markets for their goods and services.
Interested in getting your first International Trade Transaction in motion?
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