U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration (Kansas City U.S. Export Assistance Center)
About
The U.S. Commercial Service – Kansas City staff of international trade specialists provide export and trade-related guidance to businesses in western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional international markets, the center offers the trade counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking and commercial diplomacy you need to connect with lucrative business opportunities.
The center will work with you to identify and tailor the right mix of U.S. Commercial Service capabilities to achieve your exporting goals.
Resources include:
- General export counseling
- International trade shows and missions
- Access to extensive market research databases
- Assistance in identifying foreign markets
- Locating and qualifying overseas distributors and customers
- Electronic resources to match U.S. firms and overseas buyers
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
Operations and Logistics
- Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers
Import and Export Assistance
- Import/Export Certification and Licensing
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
- Locating Foreign Distributors
- Trade Education and Training
- Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
Marketing/Sales
- Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
Networking Organizations
- International Trade
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses
Regulatory Compliance
- International Regulatory Compliance
Training
- Trade Education and Training
- International Trade Training
Fernando Bentz
1000 Walnut Street
Suite 505
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 683-0033