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DBED International Operations

A branch of Maryland Dept of Business &

Economic Development.

World Trade Center Institute

U.S. Export Assistance

CenterA local branch of the U.S. Dept of Commerce U.S. and Foreign Commercial

Service.

Trade consulting Grants International Offices International Representatives

International Business Events Connections to World Trade Centers Local and global introductions

Trade Events Monthly NewsletterBusiness Services Trade Consulting and Advocacy

MARYLAND’S KEY INTERNATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS

A private sector lead international business network.

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The Business Development Division’s International Operations team promotes Maryland as a premiere U.S. business location and valuable trading partner.

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International Operations Mission

• Market Maryland as ideal destination for foreign direct investment

• Stimulate economic activity within Maryland through contact with the international marketplace

• Serve Maryland’s business community with the programs, research, contacts, and guidance needed to engage in international business

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Maryland Overview

• Center of the Boston-Miami Corridor on the Atlantic seaboard

• Near nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.• Ranks 42nd in size and 19th in population

among 50 states (5.6 million residents)• Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area is:

• Nation’s 4th largest retail market

• Nation’s highest median income

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Strategic Location

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DBED Mission• Attract new businesses to Maryland• Stimulate private investment to create

jobs• Encourage expansion and retention of

existing Maryland companies• Provide Maryland businesses with

support, including workforce training and financial assistance

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State Support For Business• Job creation tax credits

• Research and development tax credits

• Work force training program

• Maryland Venture Fund

• 5% State Sales Tax Exemption to Film/Video Producers

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Target Industries

• Advanced Technologies

• Biosciences

• Insurance & Finance

• Manufacturing & Distribution

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International OperationsPrograms and Services

•Assist with Trade Shows •Coordinate Trade Missions•Market Research & Counseling •Research Potential Customers, Agents & Distributors Overseas•Export Transaction Counseling

•ExportMD Grant - up to $ 5,000 in grant funding - up to 80 hrs of Foreign Office assistance

•Pathfinder

PROGRAMS SERVICES

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Overseas Offices

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International TeamInternational Team

DBED Investment & Trade Executives:

Representatives:China /Taiwan Europe Central/Eastern Europe, Japan, KoreaMiddle East & North AfricaSub Saharan Africa, Singapore, Latin AmericaIndia

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Partner Organizations

• MD Secretary of State’s Office (S.O.S.)• Maryland Department of Agriculture• United States Department of

Commerce• United States Export Assistance

Center (USEAC)• SCORE

Deborah Hawkins-Epps Executive Secretary to David

Edgerley 410.767.6305

depps@choosemaryland.org

David W. EdgerleySecretary

410.767.6301  dedgerley@choosemaryland.org

Clarence BishopDeputy Secretary410.767.6301  

cbishop@choosemaryland.org

Delterese George Executive Assistant to

Clarence Bishop 410.767.6306

dgeorge@choosemaryland.org