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.
Apply for the 2023 awards.
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
Although Hydro-Thermal was already an experienced exporter, the company chose to take part in the ExporTech™ Program for guidance in refining its export strategy. Read More
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PreventionGenetics saw opportunity in the emerging markets of South America. With that in mind, company leaders began seeking assistance from WEDC to develop an export strategy. Read More
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Ever-Green-View Farms LLC ventured into exporting as a way to reach a bigger customer base within its niche market while diluting its risk by selling into multiple markets. Read More
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With the help of exporting resources and programs offered by WEDC and partners, Middleton's Lucigen now exports worldwide and has distribution partners in more than 40 countries. Read More
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Although Hydro-Thermal was already an experienced exporter, the company chose to take part in the ExporTech™ Program for guidance in refining its export strategy. Read More
Read Story
PreventionGenetics saw opportunity in the emerging markets of South America. With that in mind, company leaders began seeking assistance from WEDC to develop an export strategy. Read More
Read Story
Ever-Green-View Farms LLC ventured into exporting as a way to reach a bigger customer base within its niche market while diluting its risk by selling into multiple markets. Read More
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With the help of exporting resources and programs offered by WEDC and partners, Middleton's Lucigen now exports worldwide and has distribution partners in more than 40 countries. Read More
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Source: WEDC FY19 Annual Report on Economic Development
*U.S. Department of Commerce
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