A GATEWAY TO GLOBAL MARKETS
With 96% of the world’s population consuming products outside the U.S. and 1 billion people expected to join the global middle class in the next decade, Wisconsin companies are changing the way they think about their businesses. For companies that want to grow, exporting is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.
In addition to reaching new markets ripe for your product or service, exporting has proven to help companies grow faster, offer higher wages, improve their labor pool and ultimately increase valuation.
But expanding your business globally can be intimidating when you don’t know where to begin. With the help of our network of services, companies both large and small find viable opportunities to reach new markets.
Made up of government and economic development organizations, private industries and academia partners, the Wisconsin Global Navigation Network (WGNN) provides the resources you need regardless of where you are in the exporting process—at no cost to you.
The WGNN will help guide your global expansion with the following essential services:
- Global market identification for your products
- Strategy and business plan development
- Market analysis reports
- Export logistics
- Educational seminars and hands-on learning
- Introductions to buyers and distributors
- Trade missions
GOVERNOR’S EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
The Governor’s Export Achievement Awards recognize companies that have contributed to Wisconsin’s exporting strength by achieving extraordinary results in international markets and elevating Wisconsin’s competitiveness in the global economy.
Learn about the 2022 recipients.
WEDC PROGRAMS
EXPORTECH™
ExporTech helps Wisconsin companies expand their global market reach through targeted export strategy development and execution.
GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Grant funding to support export growth for Wisconsin companies.
GLOBAL TRADE VENTURES
Whether you’re looking for customers or distributors, WEDC’s targeted trade ventures will help you build the relationships necessary for increased international sales.
GLOBAL NETWORK
Our team of market development directors work with other state agencies and trade representatives to provide insight to international expansion in 96 countries and territories.
WEDC SUCCESS STORIES
Offering the widest array of low-profile stainless steel and aluminum conveyor platforms, Dorner has the right conveyor for almost any application. Dorner designs and manufactures conveyor systems for a wide range of applications, including food handling and processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals,...
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As part of growing its international sales, CMD has adopted a market-focused culture, incorporating the voice of the customer into its product development. Read More
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After taking advantage of WEDC’s export programs and resources, Stoughton's B&W Universal now exports to more than 40 countries. Read More
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With assistance from WEDC, Gamber-Johnson has become a leading supplier of rugged computer mounting systems and vehicle mounting components used in consumer, law enforcement and military applications. Read More
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Offering the widest array of low-profile stainless steel and aluminum conveyor platforms, Dorner has the right conveyor for almost any application. Dorner designs and manufactures conveyor systems for a wide range of applications, including food handling and processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals,...
Read Story
As part of growing its international sales, CMD has adopted a market-focused culture, incorporating the voice of the customer into its product development. Read More
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After taking advantage of WEDC’s export programs and resources, Stoughton's B&W Universal now exports to more than 40 countries. Read More
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With assistance from WEDC, Gamber-Johnson has become a leading supplier of rugged computer mounting systems and vehicle mounting components used in consumer, law enforcement and military applications. Read More
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Source: WEDC FY19 Annual Report on Economic Development
*U.S. Department of Commerce
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