E c o n o m ic D e v e l o p m e n t Visit SBCounty.gov Initiatives: INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT The San Bernardino County Economic Development Department strategically focuses our efforts on enhancing business growth in the County through the development and implementation of our Strategic International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Initiative. We are dedicated to business growth and recognize that one important approach to enhancing current growth is through improving international trade. EXPORT READINESS & OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM San Bernardino County is offering a program to 15 local manufacturing companies in an effort to help streamline operations, decrease costs, and increase revenue growth in the US and International marketplaces. Please download the attached flyers for detailed information and application to be considered for one of the 15 slots available. SBC Export Readiness Operations Improvement Program August 2021 Final VIEW PDF International Trade Export Readiness Form Application VIEW PDF COUNTY LEADS TRADE MISSION TO SOUTH KOREA The county will lead local business leaders on a mission to South Korea in April to expand trade and investment opportunities for the county’s investors. South Korea is California’s sixth-largest export destination. In 2017, California exported more than $9.6 billion to South Korea, making California the top U.S. exporting state to South Korea. For more information please press on the PDF below. South Korea Trade Mission Press Release VIEW PDF Get Informed Review more detailed information regarding international trade in San Bernardino County. World Trade VIEW PDF Wuxi China Delegation Infographic VIEW PDF Where Investment Works VIEW PDF Exporting Infographic VIEW PDF Taiwan Infographics VIEW PDF South Korea Infographic VIEW PDF “Being in San Bernardino County allows us to be more competitive due to the cost savings of being in an affordable geographic location.” - Larry Mitchell Jr, Operations Manager, Mitco Industries VIRTUAL MOU SIGNING CEREMONY WITH INCHEON FREE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY (IFEZ) VIRTUAL EXCHANGE WITH SISTER CITY TAOYUAN,TAIWAN Top 10 Foreign Owned Enterprises By Source Japan Canada France Germany United Kingdom Mexico Sweden China Australia Switzerland Top Five Export Markets In San Bernardino County MSA Mexico: $1.5B+ Canada: $1.2B+ China: $900M+ Japan: $600M+ Vietnam: $200M+ All Others $5.8B+ “We worked closely with EDA when we were looking for a site. They gave us a lot of numbers and insight on each city. They gave us information on incentives and the square feet of real estate available. When we are ready to expand, we plan to do so right here in this region.” - Frank Wei, General Manager, NUUO US Inc. GET IN TOUCH OTHER INITIATIVES COVID-19 The Economic Development Department is working to provide businesses with up-to-date information. We are here is to connect you with the local, state and federal resources. LEARN MORE MANUFACTURING The manufacturing sector is going strong in San Bernardino County. Learn how we help manufacturers get started and grow. LEARN MORE OPPORTUNITY ZONES An opportunity zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Opportunity zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to investors. LEARN MORE RETAIL The retail market in San Bernardino County is rapidly expanding. Through site selection and more, we help retail businesses thrive. 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