Export Consulting
- Liaison to federal agencies involved in the International Trade Assistance (i.e. SBA, Ex-Im Bank)
- One-on-one export development counseling
- Documentation, shipping and regulation assistance and information
- References and resources on international trade finance
- References and resources on legal issues ranging from Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to Export Licensing
Export Marketing
- Arrange and represent companies at trade shows
- Lead trade missions
- Provide market data and emerging trends
- Provide country specific information concerning the cultural, economic and political differences, political and economic structure
- Automated trade leads are disseminated through the Cabinet's regional offices and Kentucky's trade organizations
Education and Training
- Topical seminars on pertinent trade issues
- Basic export seminars on "How-To's of Exporting"
- Market specific training programs
- International trade resource library
Kentucky International Representative Offices
The Cabinet’s International Trade Division has the assistance of three foreign offices, located in
Beijing, China;
Tokyo, Japan; and
Guadalajara, Mexico. These offices disseminate trade leads,
assist with trade shows and fairs and are available to arrange meetings with foreign buyers at no cost to
Kentucky companies.
For more information about our International Trade programs, please contact Carmen Lancho at
Carmen.Lancho@ky.gov or call
800-626-2930 or 502-564-7140.