§ 3-304
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§3–304.
With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:
(1)channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;
(2)providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:
(i)market research and selection;
(ii)marketing techniques and risks;
(iii)foreign trade laws; and
(iv)the availability of private or public financing;
(3)developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;
(4)initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;
(5)establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and
(6)assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.