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The international character of Irvine is illustrated by the variety of government, financial, and other resources that support global business and international trade activities. International trade resources located in Irvine include:

  Randal Long - Managing Director SME Development Associates

Mr. Long founded SME Development Associates as a vehicle to deliver value to owners of Small and Medium Enterprises.  Over more than a quarter century of successful and enjoyable experience in providing direct support to owners of individual- or family-owned businesses, from startup operations through mature companies seeking profitable growth, Randal consulted with owners and their team members, delivering expertise and assistance in business management systems, processes, training practices, and marketing tools.

Randal is a trusted advisor to his clients, with a clear focus on assisting them in all aspects of building increased and sustained value and valuation through enhanced planning, organizing, direction, and control of their business performance.  Randal’s clients range from just starting to leaders among their peers, with annual sales volumes from a few hundred thousand to $6 Million.

  Paul Smith - Business Development Specialist 

SBA can help with Management & Technical Assistance, Training, Certifications and Loan Guarantees and Export Financing Programs, & Comments on existing and new financing programs available to U.S. exporters. 

 Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions:

Access to Capital (Business Financing) - SBA provides small businesses with an array of financing for small businesses from the smallest needs in microlending --- to substantial debt and equity investment capital (venture capital).

Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance & Training) - SBA provides free individual face-to-face, and internet counseling for small businesses, and low-cost training to nascent entrepreneurs and established small businesses in over 1,800 locations throughout the United States and US territories.

Advocacy (Voice for Small Business) -  Created in 1978, this Office reviews Congressional legislation and testifies on behalf of small business. It also assesses the impact of the regulatory burden on behalf of small businesses. Additionally, it conducts a vast array of research on American small businesses and the small business environment. The Chief Counsel of this office is appointed by the President of the United States.  (949) 660-8935 

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US Commercial Service in Irvine, Ca loacted at 2302 Martin Court, Suite 315 Irvine, CA 92612   The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets.

Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional international markets, the U.S. Commercial Service offers the trade counseling,market intelligence, business matchmaking, and commercial diplomacy you need to connect with lucrative business opportunities. In addition, we will help you to develop trade finance and insurance strategies that align with your particular business objectives and help you complete your export transaction.

Our trade professionals will work with you to identify and tailor the right mix of U.S. Commercial Service capabilities to achieve your exporting goals. Please note, availability of some services may vary based on international market conditions and or staffing. Contact your local U.S. Commercial Service trade professional or call 800-USA-TRADE for details.   (949) 660-1688

 
 The Export-Import Bank of the United States is chartered by Congress to promote the expansion of U.S. exports and U.S. jobs. Our trade financing products can help your company increase sales, enter new foreign markets, and minimize the risks inherent to international trade. Why? Because financing is often the critical factor in winning an export sale!Now, more than ever, U.S. businesses need to leverage new ways of selling into international markets.  (949) 660-1341     
Ex-Im Bank is ready to assist your business in:
 
   -   Protecting against nonpayment
   -   Assisting with buyer financing
   -   Getting loans to produce goods or provide service for export and much more!

 
 The Bureau of Industry and Security is charged with the development, implementation and interpretation of U.S. export control policy for dual-use commodities, software, and technology. Dual-use items subject to BIS regulatory jurisdiction have predominantly commercial uses, but also have military applications. In order to accomplish this objective, BIS seeks to promulgate clear, concise, and timely regulations. This section of our Web site provides a link to the Bureau’s regulations governing exports of dual-use items (the “Export Administration Regulations”), codified at 15 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 7. It also provides discussions of certain key regulatory policy areas, including policies governing exports of high performance computers, exports of encryption products, deemed exports, U.S. antiboycott regulations, special regional considerations, the multilateral export control regimes, and the technical advisory committees. (949) 660-0144

Trade Information Center
 
1-800-USA-TRADE (1-800-872-8723). The Trade Information Center works in conjunction with your local office. For immediate export assistance or for answers to your technical questions on exporting, call M-F 8:30am - 6:00 pm Eastern time.