Economic Development
Jumpstart
JumpStart is a nationally recognized venture development organization that accelerates the progress of high potential, early-stage businesses. Through the depth of its entrepreneurial team and breadth of its high value resources, JumpStart improves client success in achieving the milestones and raising the follow-on capital necessary to create wealth. In doing so, JumpStart strives to create a more prosperous future for Northeast Ohio. ,
www.jumpstartinc.org
Northeast Ohio International Business Network
- Our mission is to assist new and experienced people in their international business activities.
- Our goal is to stimulate economic growth in Northeast Ohio through international business.
- We are a volunteer organization of dedicated international business people serving the 23 counties of Northeast Ohio. Our mentoring program provides assistance to those who are interested in pursuing international trade.
- The International Network (Northeast Ohio International Business Network) was organized in 2005 by a group of highly experienced international business people with the specific purpose of helping each other, and others involved in international business. Its goal is to stimulate economic growth in Northeast Ohio through international business. The International Network does that by providing networking receptions, programs on pertinent and timely international business topics and hosting incoming missions. www.NEOIBN.org
U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists in 107 U.S. cities and in more than 80 countries work with your company to help you get started in exporting or increase your sales to new global markets. Our services include:
- World class market research
- Trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers
- Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors
- Counseling and advocacy through every step of the export process
http://www.buyusa.gov/northeastohio/
The French-American Chamber of Commerce
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of Northern Ohio is a chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce, the oldest bilateral chamber of commerce in the United States.
The FACC is a non-profit, non-political organization whose mission is to encourage the trade of goods and services, promote investment, provide information for business expansion, coordinate the efforts of international agencies, and foster global understanding between France and the Northern Ohio area.
www.faccohio.org