International Trade Opportunities for Vermont Businesses
International Trade Division


The International Trade Division connects member businesses with trade development support utilizing our in-house expertise, professional member resources and our network of state and federal service providers.

We can help:
  • Develop international markets for your products and services
  • Leverage our extensive resources to provide current market research and trade technical assistance
  • Connect  you with federal grants to offset your costs for participation in international trade shows, organized trade missions and international business skills training
  • Connect you with turnkey trade show event opportunities
  • Connect your business with other successful Vermont companies to share best practices, contacts and experience regarding foreign market entry
  • Navigate the Chinese Market—Whether you’re setting up a foreign sales office, sourcing a product or component or conducting due diligence on a potential customer or business partner


The Vermont Chamber in Quebec


VT Chamber's Quebec Workplan
  • In light of the cross-border agreement recently signed by Governor Peter Shumlin and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois February 2013, the document below is a summary of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's efforts to strengthen business cooperation between Vermont and Quebec.
  • Specifically, we are leading projects in the aviation and aerospace, environmental technology, precision manufacturing and tourism sectors that will develop cross-border supply chains and increase overall trade throughput between Vermont and Quebec.
  • Click here to download the workplan document (updated February 2013)


The Vermont Chamber in China


Background

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce maintains an office in Shanghai, China. The office was established in 1998 to increase the visibility of Vermont products and services. Making a business trip to China? Let us assist with putting together a meeting schedule to help you make the most of your valuable time.

The Vermont Chamber’s China Mentor Network

  • Have you made all the right decisions developing your business in China—or learned from mistakes that should never be repeated? Your knowledge, experience and contacts in China can help other Vermont businesses to succeed in the Chinese market. Your name won’t be distributed, but by sharing information about your skills and experience in China, we can connect you with Vermont Chamber members who will benefit from what you’ve learned—or can connect you with fellow members who can provide qualified information and advice.
  • The Vermont Chamber hosts networking and roundtable events developed for the China Mentor Network audience and skills training related to doing business in China.
  • To join this members-only network, call Dana Eidsness at (802)262-2132 or email deidsness@vtchamber.com.