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Office of the State Director 2800 Milan Court, Suite 124 Birmingham, AL 35211 205-943-6750
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The
Alabama International Trade Center (AITC) is dedicated to the development of international trade activity in the State of Alabama.
The different services offered through the AITC include foreign
market research, strategic planning and consulting, implementation
recommendations, training seminars and general information. Foreign Market Research With
more and more firms looking into the lucrative foreign market, accurate,
up-to-date information is essential.
The AITC is constantly engaged in analyzing and assessing foreign
market opportunities. With
the support of an excellent information base and a staff of market
research specialists, AITC continually monitors foreign market data
regarding: v
Demand for specific products v
Available distribution channels v
Laws and trade regulations v
Political and economic
conditions v
Business practices v
Social customs v
Export and import statistics Strategic Planning & Consulting The
AITC also provides individual consulting, strategic planning and
advisory services. Consultants work one-on-one with company executives
to assess their needs and problems.
Recommendations are then made and in-depth assistance is given to
firms based on the findings of the market research and in light of each
company's needs. The AITC
can help you: v
Answer questions regarding tariffs
and transportation v
Provide sales leads v
Advise on export documentation,
legal matters and financing v
Select appropriate target markets
and devise market entry strategies v
Analyze competition and market
share v
Contact foreign agents or
distributors v
Develop promotional materials best
suited for target markets v
Design appropriate product
packaging v
Determine overseas sources of
supply v
Find licenses for a company's
product or service v
Locate suitable joint venture
partners Implementation Not
only does the AITC help to inform and make recommendations, it also
assists in the implementation of tailored international business plans.
Channels of communication are always open and client companies
are monitored on an ongoing basis to assure continued success of
international activities. Training and Seminars The
AITC conducts more than a dozen seminars and workshops every year to
train executives who are active or interested in international trade.
These seminars utilize the experience of members of the
international community and the knowledge of experts in various fields
to help clients understand everything from the basics of exporting to
the specifics of exporting products. Information and Publications AITC
serves as a central office for the answering of, or referral of,
inquires relating to international business.
A phone call or letter to AITC can save you valuable time and
effort as the trade center can provide up-to-date information quickly.
In addition, AITC
publishes a variety of manuals and bulletins designed to educate and aid
Alabama firms in international business as well as to inform potential
foreign customers about Alabama products.
For more information contact: Alabama International Trade Center University
of Alabama Bidgood
Hall, Room 201 Tuscaloosa,
AL 35487-0396 (205)
348-7621
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