The International Marketing Division of the Iowa Department of Economic Development performs many functions, all of which are designed to strengthen Iowa's presence in the international marketplace. The Division has a network of foreign offices and contractual representatives to promote Iowa agricultural and manufactured products and services internationally, attract foreign investment into the state, and educate Iowa business people on topics related to exporting and doing business in other countries. Any business owner who is not looking at the world as a potential customer is missing opportunities being taken by the competition on a daily basis. The Iowa Department of Economic Development's International Marketing Division staff provides marketing resources, financial and technical assistance and a business advantage that enables Iowa's businesses to enter and thrive in the international marketplace.
Customers are no longer down the street, around the corner or in the next state.
Clients are located around the world and accessed through technology. IDED's trade missions, and trade and catalog shows, provide company representatives throughout Iowa the ability to expand their business base and create venture success stories. Iowa's well-educated workforce, central location, and quality products and services have long been recognized as business advantages. With Iowa's companies exporting to many countries around the world, our products and services are recognized as world class. Iowa businesses are some of the most successful in the world.