# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 3. Economic Development and Business Resources

### Subtitle 3. Office of International Trade

#### Section 3-304

With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:

(1) channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;

(2) providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:

  (i) market research and selection;

  (ii) marketing techniques and risks;

  (iii) foreign trade laws; and

  (iv) the availability of private or public financing;

(3) developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;

(4) initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;

(5) establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and

(6) assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)