{ International Trade Center }
Assistance for Companies Seeking Global Success
Established in 1992, the International Trade Center provides one-on-one counseling service, electronic database linkages, coordination with federal and state agencies and a series of seminars designed to assist small businesses in expanding their markets internationally.
Why a Special International SBDC?
Companies that successfully engage in international trade are the ones that will succeed in the future. Some advantages of international trade:
- Profit margins can be higher and you may have less competition when you enter international markets
- International trade offers you access to markets growing much faster than those in the United States
- Global markets help you diversify your options
- If sales are slow in the US, they may be booming in other countries
SBDC Services
- One-to-one counseling for start-up or existing businesses on low cost methods for entering new global markets
- Assistance in preparing a business plan for your international business
- Information on available finance options to fund global transactions
- Accessing country or product specific market research or trade information through various resources, including STAT-USA & NAFTA FAX
- Country Commercial Guides
- Assistance for Canadian companies seeking to locate US operations
- Coordination of international trade assistance with professional advisors and other resources in the community
{ Useful Links }
| Niagara County Community College http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu |
NCCC Corporate Training http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/wfcd/corp |
| Niagara County Center for Economic Development http://wwww.nccedev.com |
Geneseo Small Business Development Center http://www.geneseo.edu/CMS/display.php?page=3800&dpt=sbdc |
| Canisius Women’s Business Center http://www.canisius.edu/wbc |
Niagara USA Chamber http://www.niagarachamber.org |
| New York State Small Business Development Center http://www.nyssbdc.org |
Empire State Development http://www.empire.state.ny.us |
| NYS Taxation and Finance http://www.tax.state.ny.us |
NYS Department of Labor http://www.labor.state.ny.us |
| NYS Department of State http://dos.state.ny.us |
NYS Online Permit Assistance & Licensing http://opal.gorr.state.ny.us/gorr/pas/pas2.nsf/OPALHome?OpenForm |
| US Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov |
US Internal Revenue Service http://www.irs.gov |
| US Census Bureau http://www.census.gov |
Small Business Tax Center (PDF Document) http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/sbdc/small_business_tax_center.pdf |
| Newfane Business and Professionals Association http://www.newfanebusiness.com |
Wheatfield Business Association http://www.wbawheatfield.org |
| Grand Island Chamber of Commerce http://www.gichamber.org |
Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce http://www.ken-ton.org |
| Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas http://www.the-tonawandas.com |
Lower Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce http://www.northofthefalls.com |
{ Staff }
Richard Gorko, Director
Rick has over 20 years of management experience in the fields of banking and business development. As Director of the SBDC, he is committed to ensuring that all clients receive the highest quality of service in meeting their small business needs.
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Thomas Bruss
Tom has 15 years of local banking experience, over 20 years in SBDC counseling, 11 years as a part-time teacher at NCCC and has taught numerous seminar and non-credit courses. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Masters Degree in Education.
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David Curtin
David has over 15 years experience across numerous sectors and industries, serving in key strategic, operational, legal and other capacities. He has been with the SBDC since February 2007. David earned his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law and has a Bachelors in Finance from Medaille College.
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Angela Brown
Angela has been an employee with SBDC since 1989. She is a full-time Secretary who maintains the Management Quality System. Angela previously worked as a Stenographer for Niagara County, and a Deputy Town Clerk for the Town of Niagara.
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Maureen A. Goodlander
Maureen has been with the SBDC since November of 2007. She has experience as a successful small business owner and has also worked in the banking industry. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor's Degree in finance and Master's of Business Administration.
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Dinene Zaleski
Dinene has been with the SBDC since 1987 as a Finance Specialist. She graduated from SUNY Brockport with a BS in Finance.
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