Researching your market http://www.tradeport.org/tutorial/researching/index.htm

Global Trade Tutorial : Researching Your Markets

http://www.tradeport.org/tutorial/index.html

Country Commercial Guides http://www.export.gov/marketresearch.html

Country Commercial Guides (CCGs) are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis. The CCGs were established by recommendation of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), a multi-agency task force, to consolidate various reporting documents prepared for the U.S. business community.

BISNIS http://www.bisnis.doc.gov/bisnis/bisnis.cfm

BISNES is the U.S. Government's primary market information center for U.S. companies exploring business opportunities in Russia and other Newly Independent States. BISNIS provides U.S. companies with the latest market reports and tips on developments, export and investment leads, and strategies for doing business in the NIS. Since opening in 1992, BISNIS has facilitated more than $4.0 billion worth of U.S. exports and overseas investments.

Export.gov - Country Information http://export.gov/tic

Oklahoma Department of Commerce http://www.okcommerce.gov

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development arm of the state government. They recruit new businesses to the state, develop economic incentives, assist existing business with growth, facilitate international trade and export assistance, and provide funding to Oklahoma rural communities for programs and activities aimed at sustainability and economic growth.

International Trade Offices Export Assistance – See "Related Content" - links to contacts, events, downloads, useful links

globalEDGE™ http://globaledge.msu.edu/about_globaledge.asp

Created by the Center for International Business Education and Research at Michigan State University (MSU-CIBER), globalEDGE™ is a knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. globalEDGE™ is your source for global business knowledge. The site offers:

Global Resources - more than 5,000 online resources
Country Insights - a wealth of information on all countries
Community - an interactive forum for business professionals
Knowledge Room - latest issues in international business
Academy - extensive research and teaching resources
Diagnostic Tools - decision-support tools for managers

ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) http://www.iccwbo.org/

ICC is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.

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