These agencies, too, can be very helpful for exporters, for expansion and start-up.
Many services are free or subsidized.
Like their federal counterparts, resources are limited and care should be exercised in selecting agencies whose mandates are relevant and appropriate to the exporter. These events have admission fees, varying on content. Bay Area CITDs, funded by the California Legislature, offer free pre-qualified leads, match making support and assistance on international trade. Importing and export assistance services include business consulting, market research, trade leads, workshops and seminars on a variety of international topics. Workshops and seminars are often free, but there may be a minimal charge for cost recovery.