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Global Diversity Export Initiative
The U.S. Commercial Service provides export solutions for minority-owned
businesses and underserved communities through our global network and export
assistance value chain.
Our Featured Events
GDEI Trade Mission to the Caribbean
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
November 17-22, 2024
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GDEI Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
December 8 – 9, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Building Bridges to Global Markets
Connecting diverse businesses to international opportunities.

Additional programs planned for 2024.
Learn About Building Bridges
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GLOBAL DIVERSITY EXPORT INITIATIVE

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of Commerce’s
International Trade Administration.

The U.S. Commercial Service’s Global Diversity Export Initiative is committed to
helping underserved communities in the United States, including
African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Native American, veteran
and service-disabled veteran, women, LGBTQI+ businesses among others increase
their exports.

Our global network of experienced trade experts in more than 100 U.S. cities and
80 countries is delivering proven export solutions to help underserved
communities identify export opportunities, access financing, connect with
international buyers and partners and more.


Let Our Export Experts Assist You
Find An International Trade Specialist Near You


PARTNERING FOR YOUR SUCCESS


We partner with your success in mind. Tap the resources of a range of partners
with programs and resources dedicated to supporting the success of minority and
women-owned businesses in expanding internationally.
U.S. Commercial Service Minority Business Development Agency Announces New
Grant: Capital Readiness Program Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Assistance Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Support for Minority and Women-Owned
Businesses Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs
Tab Options U.S. Commercial Service Minority Business Development Agency
Announces New Grant: Capital Readiness Program Minority Business Development
Agency (MBDA) Assistance Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Support for Minority and
Women-Owned Businesses Small Business Administration (SBA) Programs
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U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Our global network of experienced trade professionals is located throughout the
United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Whether you’re
looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, we offer
the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities and increase your
bottom line.  Find an International Trade Specialist near you.

Worldwide Recognition: As the U.S. government, we can open doors that no one
else can in markets around the world.

Global Network: Our unmatched global network with trade experts in more than 80
countries can provide you with on-the-ground knowledge and connections.

Results Driven: Our expert, customized counseling is unparalleled and designed
to help you succeed in global markets.


BUILDING BRIDGES TO GLOBAL MARKETS



The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost,
in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common
to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of
events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use
resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success. 

Learn About Building Bridges

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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT’S MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNOUNCES NEARLY $100
MILLION TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS

On December 21, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce launched the Capital
Readiness Program grant competition, which dedicates $93.5 million to help
minority and other underserved entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
This program, administered by the Minority Business Development Agency, marks
the largest program of its kind in the history of the Commerce Department.

The Capital Readiness Program will provide funding to incubators and
accelerators across the country, with expertise to assist and train minority and
other underserved entrepreneurs seeking resources, tools, and technical
assistance to start or scale their businesses in high-growth industries such as
healthcare, climate resilient technology, asset management, infrastructure, and
more.

Businesses owned by women of color represent one of the fastest growing sectors
in the economy. However, structural barriers persist, preventing many women from
starting their own businesses and accessing capital, childcare solutions, and
peer networks. The Capital Readiness Program will provide the curriculum, tools,
and resources to minority entrepreneurs to access capital and funding, and
connect them to subject matter experts, vendors and peer support to help start
or scale their business.

“This new program reflects President Biden’s and the Commerce Department’s
continued historic commitment to underserved business owners and entrepreneurs,”
said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “During the pandemic, women and
minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs were among the hardest hit, often
lacking the resources they needed to keep their doors open. We can’t let this
happen again. That’s why the Capital Readiness Program prioritizes and
encourages resources and tools, such as childcare services, that will ensure
more people can launch and scale businesses.”

Application Deadline: March 10, 2023

Learn More & Apply

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MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MDBA) ASSISTANCE

Minority-owned firms seeking to penetrate new markets — domestic & global — and
growing in size and scale, can access business experts at a Minority Business
Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center. Whether it’s securing capital,
competing for a contract, identifying a strategic partner or becoming
export-ready, your success is our priority. These MDBA Business Centers are
located in areas with the largest concentration of minority populations and the
largest number of minority businesses. 

MBDA developed Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC) to focus on the fast-expanding
minority women entrepreneur population as a revenue generators for families,
communities, and the nation.


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK (EXIM) SUPPORT FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

EXIM Bank has a business development team devoted to minority and women-owned
businesses which works exclusively with these businesses. They provide hands-on
guidance to small businesses and MWOB companies that wish to export and learn
how to qualify for EXIM Bank financing which includes Working Capital
Guarantees, Credit Insurance, Loan Guarantees and Direct Loans.

Learn more about Exim Bank’s programs for minority and women-owned businesses.  


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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) PROGRAMS

The U.S. Small Business Administration leverages its field offices, resource
partners, and additional partnerships to help level the playing field for
business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who historically have lacked access
to wealth or business opportunities.  

Learn more about SBA’s resources for minority and women-owned, and
Native-American-owned businesses.


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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU EXPAND YOUR EXPORTS?


Our team members are experts in international business development and your best
resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can
assist your firm:
eCommerce Solutions

Learn more about how implementing a business digital strategy can help you focus
your business technology to achieve your overseas ecommerce goals.
Implement Your eCommerce Strategy
Global Diversity Export Toolkit

Explore our robust resources dedicated to assisting U.S. exporters begin and
expand sales into international markets.
Try the Toolkit
Find Buyers and Partners

With 95% of the world’s consumers residing outside the U.S., leverage our
programs and services to find new buyers and partners.
Find Buyers and Partners
Rural Export Center

Rural companies can start their export journey by tapping the customized market
research and training provided by the Rural Export Center.
Solutions for Rural Companies
Women's Global Trade Empowerment

The Women's Global Trade empowerment forum provides events, tools, and resources
dedicated to helping women-owned businesses accelerate their exporting journey.
Explore Resources for Women
Trade Finance Guide

This concise, easy-to-use tool was specifically developed as a how-to guide for
U.S. firms seeking to enter new international markets and turn export
opportunities into actual sales.
Get the Guide


GLOBAL DIVERSITY & FEATURED EXPORT EVENTS

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Locate Events Targeted to Your Needs

View featured events for minority and women-owned businesses interested in
learning how to export or increasing their international sales.  Find
information on all of our events, including webinars, trade shows, and virtual
events.

Featured Events
Sign Up For GDEI Event Updates

By signing up for updates on GDEI Event Updates, you will receive email updates
regarding upcoming trade events, webinars, and other educational opportunities
and programs for companies interested in expanding internationally.

Sign Up Now


EXPORT SUCCESS IN ACTION!



Learn how we have assisted minority and women-owned businesses to expand
internationally across a range of industries nationwide.  Their export success
story can be your export success story!

Let us help your firm capitalize on our global network of international trade
professionals across the U.S. and abroad to develop customized export solutions
for your firm.

Explore Strategies for Export Success


STRATEGIC PARTNERS

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GDEI Strategic Partners

The U.S. Commercial Service partners strategically to enhance our ability to
serve underserved communities in support of our mission to assist U.S. exporters
develop new markets and expand internationally.  Visit our GDEI strategic
partners page to locate additional resources to help your firm expand
internationally.

Explore GDEI Strategic Partners
ITA Strategic Partnership Program

Find out more about ITA’s Strategic Partnership Program! ITA Strategic Partners
help better prepare U.S. businesses for international success, covering many
locations and industries, and working with exporters throughout the entire
export process.


Explore Strategic Partnership Program


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