California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) administers the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), which seeks to increase the number of small business exporters, and increase the volume of goods and services they export. STEP helps small businesses to begin exporting or grow their existing export sales by providing reimbursable Export Vouchers and implementing STEP Events, which includes organizing state pavilions at international trade shows and trade missions.
Learn more about how your business can benefit from participation in California STEP on the Grant Details Page. You can also download our detailed Program Guidelines document for more information.
STEP is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Events
Arab Health
Arab Health
GO-Biz invites California small businesses focused on healthcare and medical technology to register their interest to exhibit in the California Pavilion at Arab Health from January 27-30, 2025. Companies who register will....
Expo Manufactura
Expo Manufactura
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will host a California Pavilion at the 2025 edition of Expo Manufactura. GO-Biz invites California businesses with smart and sustainable
AGHA Australia
AGHA Australia
GO-Biz invites California small businesses focused on the retail and design sectors to apply to exhibit in the USA Pavilion at AGHA Australia from February 15-18, 2025.....
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References
1. US Census Bureau
2. California Governor’s Office and International Monetary Fund (IMF)
