Missouri Department of Economic Development – International Trade and Investment Office

The mission of the Missouri Department of Economic Development – International Trade and Investment Office is to increase the number of Missouri companies exporting and increase the volume of Missouri exports.

About

The Missouri International Trade and Investment Office is offering virtual services to Missouri-based exporters. Some examples:

  • Multilingual trade managers and global office representatives are able to assist you – even when you may not be able to travel to the market.
  • The team in Missouri will set up virtual meetings with colleagues on the ground in 12 international markets.
  • Trade managers can continue to offer – virtually – the usual services of customized market research, trade counseling and sourcing.

The International Trade & Investment Office of the Missouri Department of Economic Development is the state’s lead agency for trade and investment promotion. The ITI is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, with global offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Korea, UAE and Taiwan (in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Agriculture). The DED – ITI also serves as the Governor’s Protocol and International Affairs Office.

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Missouri Business Issues (Specialty)

Business Planning

  • Market Research
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Government Funding

Operations and Logistics

  • Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers (Specialty)

Import and Export Assistance

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)
  • Locating Foreign Distributors (Specialty)
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting (Specialty)
  • Trade Education and Training (Specialty)
  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities (Specialty)

Marketing/Sales

  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets (Specialty)

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • HUB zone Certification
  • Selling to Foreign Governments and Businesses (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • International Regulatory Compliance (Specialty)

Training

  • International Trade Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
Contact Information
International Trade & Investment Office Services
Fax
(573) 751-4962