This document provides information and resources for businesses interested in exporting. It begins by presenting 2013 U.S. export statistics showing the large scale of exports and their importance in supporting jobs and communities. It then outlines an export readiness assessment and business plan as key first steps. The remainder details various San Diego-based resources for businesses to utilize, including the Center for International Trade Development, the San Diego Department of Commerce, trade financing programs, and information on accessing international markets, buyers, trade shows and more.

1. Exporting 101
Information & Resources to Get You Started
SBA, Are You Ready to Export?
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Escondido Chamber of Commerce

2. San Diego Export Statistics
Exporting by the Numbers
2013 U.S. Exports:
• Totaled $2.28 trillion in goods and $687 billion in services
• Supported more than 16 million higher-paying U.S. jobs
• Strengthened companies and farms – in fact, agricultural
production from one in three acres of U.S. agricultural land is
now exported
• Sent export revenue to local communities through restaurants,
retail stores, etc.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

5. ROAD MAP: Export Readiness Assessment
www.sandiegocitd.org

6. Export Readiness Assessment
http://new.export.gov/export-readiness-assessment/

7. ROAD MAP: Export Business Plan

8. www.sba.gov

9. • Creating an Export
Business Plan
• Developing Your
Marketing Plan
• Financing Your
Export Venture
• Export.gov
• CITD On-line
International Trade
Training

10. Export.gov

11. National Export Initiative

12. Export EducationCITD On-line International Trade Training
www.sandiegocitd.org

14. International References for Market Research

15. U.S. Commercial Services
www.trade.gov

16. Center for International Trade Development

17. The International Buyer Program

18. Domestic & International Trade Shows

19. Trade Shows

20. San Diego Export Resources
Center for International Trade Development (CITD)
www.sandiegocitd.org

21. Services for NEW to export and currently exporting businesses
• Research and Information, Internet & Web Strategies, and
Referral Services
• Through our extensive contacts we can assist you in finding the correct
resources, agencies, services, and key information to help your business
succeed internationally
• Training
• Free to low cost trainings are available to assist you with entry,
expansion, and establishment into the international market
• Trade Shows, Trade Missions, and Special Events
• Counseling

22. CITD Border Export Program
Connecting small
to medium sized
businesses with
major international
manufacturers in
the Southern
California/Baja
California Region

23. San Diego Department of Commerce
www.export.gov

24. California/Mexico Border Trade Office

25. California GOBIZ
www.business.ca.gov/international

26. San Diego & Imperial District Export Council

27. Metro Connect San Diego Regional
Economic Development Center
http://www.sandiegobusiness.org/
goglobalsandiego/metroconnect

28. • Export-Import Bank of the United States
• An excellent resource for small businesses interested in entering foreign
markets. Provides small businesses with export credit insurance,
working capital loan agreements, and foreign buyer financing.
• Sandra Donzella Tel: (858) 467-7035
• www.exim.gov
• Small Business Administration
• Offers Trade Finance Programs that assist small exporters obtaining
loans to finance general export expenses, lines of credit to finance the
cost of filling foreign purchase orders, lines of credit to export accounts
receivables and export inventory, term loans to purchase equipment,
and land (in the U.S.) to support export sales.
• Martin Selander (213) 894-8267
• www.sba.gov
Export Financing

29. iBiz247 Post your product in the international marketplace
Connect with international buyers & service providers
http://www.ibiz247.com/

30. International Events

31. District Export Council Calendar

32. International Trade Missions

33. International Seminars

34. Thank you!
Victor Castillo, Director
San Diego Center for International Trade Development
(619) 482-6393
www.sandiegocitd.org