The State of Alabama's international trade office effectively assists Alabama businesses with export promotion and development. We offer a range of products and services to help Alabama businesses successfully enter new profitable markets, including: - Provision of key foreign-market information and valuable international contacts - Coordination of trade promotion events and programs, both in-state and abroad - Distribution of finance contacts and investment opportunities - Marketing and promotion of Alabama businesses through publications, personal presentations, on-line databases, and economicdevelopment and trade associations - Educating and training companies to be successful global economic actors - Identifying the best markets and connecting companies with qualified agents, distributors, or representatives according to provided specifications