Midwest Global Trade Association

Cooperating Organizations

MGTA is proud to cooperate with a variety of local organizations in order to offer its membership access to a broad range of academic and government resources. These organizations provide additional educational opportunities, expertise and assistance to international business professionals and more networking opportunities for our members.

College of Management - Metro State

Commercial Service - U.S. Dept. Comm
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists in 107 U.S. cities and in more than 80 countries work with your company to help you get started in exporting or increasing your sales to new global markets. Our services include world-class market research, trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors, and counseling and advocacy through every step of the export process. Please contact the U.S. Commercial Service-Minneapolis office by calling (612) 348-1638 or visit the U.S. Commercial website at www.export.gov or www.exportassistance.com.

Minnesota Trade Office
The Minnesota Trade Office, a division of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is the state agency responsible for assisting Minnesota companies effectively engage in international trade. The MTO delivers a number of programs and services particularly focused on helping small and medium-sized companies enter and compete in international markets. www.exportminnesota.com

St. Paul College
Saint Paul College, A Community and Technical College, offers a two-year International Trade AAS degree program and a professional certificate. The two-year International Trade AAS degree provides “hands-on” knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment in the international arena or for those that are new to the industry. It also provides an excellent foundation for individuals wanting to be entrepreneurs in the import/export business. The professional certificate provides an opportunity to increase your knowledge and enhance your credibility in the international field. The AAS degree program is fully transferable to Metropolitan State University, where you can continue your education to obtain a bachelor’s degree in International Commerce. www.saintpaul.edu

U.S. Small Business Administration

Cooperating Organizations Policies and Procedures Statement (April 2008)