This is a great place to start if you are looking to export your product or service to consumers around the globe, or if you are interested in locating or expanding your international corporation in Maryland.
With offices around the state and around the world, we are well positioned to ensure Maryland's long-term growth in the global market through the vigorous promotion of exports and aggressive efforts to attract foreign investment to the state. Listed below are resources on hand available to keep your business strong and competitive.
Export Assistance
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development's Office of International Operations works to increase the participation of Maryland companies in the global marketplace. It also provides one-on-one assistance to firms interested in exporting.
Foreign Direct Investment Maryland's strategic location in the center of the East Coast—right next to Washington, D.C., and in the heart of one of the largest U.S. consumer markets—makes it a premier center for global commerce. International Operations offers information & location services to assist expanding international businesses.
Of special interest is the Maryland Center China (MCC), the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development's representative office in China. Established in 1996, the MCC is the oldest and largest office in China of any of the fifty U.S. states. Also of interest is the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC), a non-profit organization that promotes trade and joint ventures between Maryland and Israeli businesses and research institutions. MIDC is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Israel's Ministry of Industry and Trade and local Jewish community organizations.
