Ep. 20 | John Diep Director Int‘l Trade Enterprise Florida | Export Marketing Plans & 2021 Florida International Trade Expo

Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred speaks with Mr. John Diep, Director International Trade Development at Enterprise Florida. The discussion centered on a unique and powerful service provided through regional Florida SBDC Centers and their International Trade Consultants.

Enterprise Florida and the Florida SBDC Network, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, assist qualified Florida “new-to-export” manufacturers and service providers to identify overseas growth strategies through the development of a customized Export Marketing Plan. The process includes meeting with a Florida SBDC International Trade Specialist
to conduct a confidential, in-depth business assessment. The Specialist will prepare and provide the company with a
customized Export Marketing Plan.

Qualifications for the program include:
•Florida manufacturers and professional services providers only
•Products must be produced in the state of Florida or services must be provided from a Florida location 
•New-to-export or infrequent exporters preferred
•Minimum of two years in business
•Five or more full-time employees
•$500,000 to $10 million in annual sales

Also, discussed was the upcoming Florida International  Trade Expo - March 16 - 18, 2021. Deadline to Register: March 18, 2021.