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Key Partners & Private Businesses
In addition to County government, there are a large number of private businesses, and nonprofit trade associations playing major roles in the County's international trade efforts. Since the private sector fuels the growth of exports/imports and investments, the private sector is both the County's partner and client. Many of the County's large and mid-sized firms are already exporting and importing their products and services successfully. Through their presence abroad and their ability to attract buyers to the County, they serve as unofficial ambassadors for the quality and diversity of the County 's exports and imports and could be utilized as mentors or role models for County companies interested in exporting and importing.
The County's international organizations should play a critical role in promoting international trade by providing integrated and effective technical assistance to companies and municipalities desiring to transact international business. Through the assistance of these organizations, the County will be more effective in competing internationally by:
- expanding sales of products and services by export-ready firms;
- increasing the number of firms exporting and importing goods and services;
- providing direct assistance to companies to assist their export/import activities; and
- assisting in the development of a network of trade assistance organizations that can help businesses successfully complete export/import transactions.