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NDTO Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Big Iron International Visitors Program

On a cool day in September 2006, the North Dakota Trade Office launched its first ever Big Iron International Visitors Program (IVP). Visitors from around the world traveled to West Fargo, ND to participate for the first time in four days of specialized events designed to build relationships between potential foreign buyers and North Dakota's agricultural equipment companies. The Big Iron Farm Show is the region's largest agricultural equipment trade show, welcoming farmers and ranchers to collaborate on all things agribusiness.


Past Presidential Impacts on Trade

The presidential elections are coming up in November and Americans nationwide are deciding which candidate's viewpoints best match their own. With the debates beginning next month, there will surely be some heated discussion on hot button topics such as the environment, crime and health care. Here at the NDTO we are interested in presidential viewpoints on trade. While we wait for these issues to be addressed next month, we decided to take a look at trade from a historical viewpoint. Here are some highlights (and low points) of significant trade impacts made by past presidents.  


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 .

Global Entry Workshop Planned for September 27 & 28 in Fargo

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will hold a Global Entry workshop September 27-28 in Fargo, ND.  Global Entry is a U.S. CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports.  The U.S. CBP advises those interested in this program to apply ASAP so they can schedule an appointment once the Enrollment Center is opened in early September. All applicants need to be conditionally approved for Global Entry prior to scheduling an appointment. 
 
To learn more about Global Entry and to begin the application process, click here. 

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