California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Nearly 96% of consumers live outside of the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries. Exporting businesses grow their sales faster, create more jobs, and are more likely to stay in business than non-exporting businesses. The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps small businesses export and enter global markets and tap into the benefits of selling their products and services overseas. California STEP organizes trade missions, delegations, and California pavilions at overseas trade shows.
California STEP also manages the California Export Voucher program. The Export Voucher program enables eligible California small businesses to apply for a reimbursement voucher to offset export-related expenses. Small businesses can receive up to $10,000 in funding for qualified export expenses.
Learn more about how your business can benefit from participation in the California STEP Export Voucher program on the Program Details page. You can also download our detailed Program Guidelines document for more information.
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Arab Health
Arab Health
The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is supporting up to seven (7) California small businesses with $4,000 each in funding to participate in Arab Health....
China Clean Beauty Product Showcase and Seminar
China Clean Beauty Product Showcase and Seminar
China is currently the second largest cosmetics market globally and the top destination for U.S. cosmetics exports. It is estimated the Chinese beauty and personal care market will be worth more than $78 billion by 2025. Sophisticated consumers and increasing awareness....
Avalon 2023 California Pavilion
Avalon 2023 California Pavilion
Join the California Pavilion at Avalon 2023! The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Avalon 2023...
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References
1. International Trade Administration