The State of Alabama’s international trade office effectively assists Alabama businesses with export promotion and development. This is accomplished through state-wide professional trade development programs, first-class trade missions, insightful trade publications, and distribution of qualified point-to-point international business leads. We are strong proponents that Alabama’s economic growth and prosperity be closely linked to a competitive international business edge.

We offer a range of products and services to help Alabama businesses successfully enter new profitable markets, including:

• Provision of key foreign-market information and valuable international contacts
• Coordination of trade promotion events and programs, both in-state and abroad
• Distribution of finance contacts and investment opportunities
• Marketing and promotion of Alabama businesses through publications, personal presentations, on-line databases, and economic development and trade associations
• Educating and training companies to be successful global economic actors
• Identifying the best markets and connecting companies with qualified agents, distributors, or representatives according to provided specifications

To find out how to make the Alabama Development Office work for you, contact the International Trade Division at 334.242.0442 or trade.info@ado.alabama.gov.