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International Resources

International investment is important to Oklahoma City's economy. Last year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce expanded its Economic Development Division to include international trade. The following includes the Chamber's focus on international business development and the resources available.

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce international business development focus:
1) Help existing Oklahoma City businesses to enter and/or expand into the global marketplace;
2) Seek "reverse investment" into Oklahoma City from expanding international firms;
3) Represent the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce by hosting trade delegations to Oklahoma City, making local business connections with international companies (either companies located outside the U.S. interested in investing in Oklahoma City or companies located in Oklahoma City interested in exporting products outside the U.S.), and participating in trade conferences and seminars as well as outside trade missions to "sell" Oklahoma City.
4)Administrate Oklahoma City's relationship with our five international Sister Cities;
5)Provide statewide investment attraction support via Governor's International Team participation.

Available Resources
Additional information about the following resources is available by contacting Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

International Resources Guide. The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce produces an International Resource Guide that includes specific international trade information, cultural "how tos," a list of foreign embassies and consulates with Oklahoma jurisdiction, volunteer interpreters, banking and customs brokers, Oklahoma City's Sister Cities contacts, arts organizations, and local religious services. There is no cost for this publication. For a copy of the guide, contact Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. This center provides a wide variety of free "how to" information on international marketing, exporting goods and developing a business plan. For additional information, click here.

Oklahoma Department of Commerce. ODOC connects specific regional managers to international businesses. Managers can assist with market research, counseling, trade show reports, capital resources guidance, conference/seminar/ workshop opportunities, customized sales surveys, world trade data reports and trade leads.

For more information about ODOC, click here.

Oklahoma City International Trade Association hosts monthly meetings focusing on timely issues for local interests. For more information, contact Linda Richardson at (405) 943-9590.

International Banks. Oklahoma City has a host of banks that deal in international banking. These banks can provide letters of credit, monetary exchange, risk mitigation and other services. For a list, contact Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

Freight Forwarders provide the fastest, most cost-effective service to import/export ocean or air freight worldwide. Oklahoma City has 20 companies that provide this service. For a list, contact Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

Export Hotline. The Export Hotline is a free service via fax, phone or internet. It provides information about product markets, determining risks in targeted countries, seeking foreign business alliances and telling the global marketplace about companies and products. The number for the Hotline is 1 (800) US-EXPORT (1-800-873-9767).

International Business/Trade Consultants are available to provide specific, tailored support for export plans, information about political and economic concerns and regulatory issues, feasibility studies and overseas contacts. For a list, contact Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

University Programs. Several universities located in Oklahoma have international programs including international education exchange and global information services, information about government contracts requiring sub-contract support with foreign investment, and teaching opportunities (English as a second language in a foreign country). For a list of university programs, contact Lance Johnson at (405) 297-8803.

Mentor Program. Free legal advide via (800) numbers and website information on customs, licensing, compliance and regulatory issues. For more information, contact Lance Johnson.

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