International Business

With the U.S. economy turning toward a greater connectivity and interdependence with the world at large, small- to medium-size businesses stand to gain distinct advantages. In 2006, the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area exported $431.6 million of goods and services - an 11.1 percent increase over 2005. Smaller firms are also aggressively growing international markets, with small- and mid-sized manufacturers increasing their share of U.S. exports to 30.6 percent. The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce promotes development of international trade and investments throughout the greater Green Bay area by providing the business community a broad and comprehensive range of programs, services and information. With resources available frm both private and public sources, small- to medium-size companies are better able to successfully enter, or enhance, their position in the global market.

We facilitate and offer assistance to those companies who are interested in expanding their business to international markets by offering a wide array of services.

ADVANTAGES OF EXPORTING

  • Exporters enjoy faster sales growth & employment gains than non-exporters.
  • Wages at exporting firms are 13 to 15 percent higher than the national average.
  • Firms that export are less likely to fail.