With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by: channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries; providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including: market research and selection; marketing techniques and risks; foreign trade laws; and the availability of private or public financing; developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses; 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; 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 assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.