State and Local Programs

There are several excellent state and local trade assistance programs in Florida to help you develop export sales.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership and is the principal economic development organization for Florida. EFI’s mission is to expand and diversify the state’s economy through job creation. For more information about Enterprise Florida please visit www.enterpriseflorida.com.

SelectFlorida’s mission is to expand and diversify the state’s economy through job creation. SelectFlorida is the state’s primary entity for trade and export development supporting nearly 60,000 Florida exporting businesses. Florida-based companies looking to expand internationally can take advantage of the comprehensive exporting assistance service provided by SelectFlorida. Florida trade offices serving Greater Florida are located in Jacksonville and Orlando, and

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services can help you assess your readiness to export, and develop strategies to for a success export business. The Department is also a member of the The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), an organization helping small companies promote their food and agricultural products overseas.

The Florida SBDC Network  can help prepare your business for globalization. Our nationally-recognized International Trade Services are designed to connect export-ready businesses with International Trade Specialists who can personally deliver the tools, strategies, and expertise needed to help grow and succeed abroad.