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International Business in Stafford, Virginia

Stafford County Economic Development invites international business leaders to expand their businesses in Stafford, Virginia.  Stafford's strategic location, midway between the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. and the state's capital of Richmond, VA, is ideal for any international business looking for a prominent location and presence. 

International Trade Conferences:

63rd Virginia Conference on World Trade 
October 26-27, 2011
@ Norfolk Westside Marriott ~ Norfolk, VA
Hosted by VEDP "Export Virginia"
Call (804) 545-5764

International growth and relocation assistance offices: 

• U.S. Department of Commerce
  This federal-level office provides information about conducting international business in Virginia. 
  
  U.S. Department of Commerce
  1401 Constitution Ave., NW
  Washington, DC  20230
  (202) 482-2000
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• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) 
  This state-level economic development office maintains international offices, valuable resources, and important information about how to expand international businesses in Virginia. 
  
  VEDP
  901 East Byrd Street
  P.O. Box 798
  Richmond, VA  23218  USA
  (804) 545-5750 (International)
  

Domestic Business Growth Abroad

Stafford County Economic Development wishes to support its local businesses in growth and expansion for international commerce.  Please contact our office if you are interested in tapping into international markets, and utilize the following resources for additional information: 

• Export Virginia Program - www.exportvirginia.org
  This program, managed by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), promotes international trade for companies throughout Virginia.  VEDP identifies potential new markets, develops market entry strategies, and locates possible distributors and representatives for products and services - all at little or no cost. 
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• U.S. Commercial Service  - www.buyusa.gov/virginia
  This agency helps established, export-ready, small-to-medium sized companies export their goods and services, and compete in international markets.  There are two U.S. export assistance centers serving Virginia and the District of Columbia - one in Arlington, and one in Richmond. 
  • Events, Conferences and Workshops about export networking, certification, etc.
  • News and Webinars about exporting and market opportunities
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• U.S. Department of Commerce - www.commerce.gov
  This federal-level office provides information about conducting international business in Virginia. 
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• VA Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services - www.vdacs.virginia.gov/agfacts/exports.shtml
  This state-level department maintains agricultural export market information.