GLOBAL EXPANSION WITH GLOBAL EXPERTISE

Expanding your business market can be an intimidating challenge. But with the support of WEDC’s Wisconsin Global Navigation Network (WGNN), seasoned expertise is available every step of the way.

WGNN provides businesses accessibility to a cost-free network of experienced partners in government, economic development, private industries and academia. These partners can help companies navigate the export process more efficiently so they can start reaping the benefits of expanding their markets sooner.

By connecting with WGNN, businesses have the right resources right at their fingertips to start or expand their exporting strategy—regardless of where they are in the process.

BENEFITS OF EXPORTING

GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

Companies that export are 59% more productive.

Source: “Bringing Home the Benefits: How to Grow through Exporting,” UK Trade & Investment, 2012

HIGHER REVENUE

Small and midsize businesses estimate that exporting increased their revenues by 26% in three years, 42% in five years.

Source: “The Future of Productivity: Smart Exporting for Canadian Companies,” Deloitte, 2014

STRONGER LABOR POOL

Exporters are 80% more likely to report employment growth in the past year.

Source: “Bringing Home the Benefits: How to Grow through Exporting,” UK Trade & Investment, 2012

DRIVES INNOVATION

Companies that export tend to have larger R&D budgets, and are 37% more likely to adopt new, innovative technologies and techniques.

Source: “The Future of Productivity: Smart Exporting for Canadian Companies,” Deloitte, 2014

COMPANY STABILITY

Of companies that export, 74% said exporting offered increased stability during domestic turbulence.

Source: “How Exporters Do Better,” Export Development Canada, 2014

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WEDC SUCCESS STORIES

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.

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​Participating in a WEDC trade venture to China helped the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin build stronger ties and lasting relationships with new distributors and customers in the country.

As part of growing its international sales, CMD has adopted a market-focused culture, incorporating the voice of the customer into its product development.

Graftobian manufactures and distributes virtually every type of makeup to customers all over the world including North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, Africa, and beyond.

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