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Take Advantage of STEP ND Funding

Don't miss your chance to receive funding to expand your international business.  The NDTO still has funds available through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to fund your company's travels in 2016.  STEP ND can help offset costs for foreign travel, marketing and other international business costs.   To date, 32   North Dakota small and medium-sized businesses have already been approved to receive STEP funding for international sales trips.
 
The NDTO is accepting STEP applications for trips through September 2016 or until funds are disbursed. For more information, click here.

Panama Canal Expansion Completed

The Panama Canal Authority completed a $5.4 billion expansion last month, with the first vessels officially sailing through the expanded Panama Canal on June 26. The widening and deepening of the locks began in 2007 and was finally completed after a 2-year delay due to construction complications and labor strikes. The expansion of the Panama Canal is set to attract larger container ships out of Asia on their way to the East Coast.

North Dakota to Host International Guests at Tenth Annual Big Iron IVP

North Dakota will host a large delegation of visitors from around the world Sept. 13-15 at the tenth annual Big Iron International Visitors Program (IVP).  The Big Iron IVP is the international portion of the Big Iron Farm Show designed to assist the state's agribusinesses in expanding their international sales.  Big Iron IVP  international guests will participate in dealership tours, agriculture education sessions, buyer-seller receptions and other events.  If you would a chance to meet with international visitors during the Big Iron IVP, please contact the NDTO today!
 
Click here for more information about the 2016 Big Iron International Visitors Program.

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