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Or, for localized assistance, contact your Regional Export Network (REN) partner.
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Export Assistance for Pennsylvania Companies
Pennsylvania products and services travel to 213 markets worldwide and represent 5.5% percent of Pennsylvania’s GDP. Exporting from PA is the smart way to expand your company's reach to new markets while reaping the benefits of the Commonwealth's competitive business environment. That's why we offer one of the largest, most comprehensive state-sponsored international trade programs in the United States. Whether you have questions about foreign regulations, are seeking a qualified business partner in a new market, or need general assistance, we're here to help, contact our international trade team to get started.
BusinessPA's international trade team, along with our partners, offer confidential and customized programs and services to help Pennsylvania-based companies grow their international sales. With headquarters in Harrisburg, local support in 10 regional offices across the state through our Regional Export Network (REN) partners, and 13 PA Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) around the world, we are here to help your company reach new markets.
- Guide you through export processes & market entry strategy development.
- Market Overview
- Market Entry Strategy
- Certifications / Standards / Regulatory Requirements
- Patent / Copyright / Trademark Information
- Education programs and technical support
- Coordinate your business trips with our on-the-ground, in-country teams.
- Appointment Setting
- Trip / Travel Logistics
- Support you on international trade missions and at international trade shows.
- Trade Event Support
- Marketing & Promotional Literature Review
- Access to grant and financing programs.
Jennifer Black
Theresa Brennan
Manager, International Trade
Portfolio: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Central & Eastern Europe, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tel: 717.720.7412
thebrennan@pa.gov
Christa Mummau
Manager, International Trade
Portfolio: Canada, Mexico, Middle East region
Tel: 717.346.2256
chmummau@pa.gov
Trung Tran
Manager, International Trade
Portfolio: China, Korea, Southeast Asia region, Taiwan
Tel: 717.783.5831
trutran@pa.gov
Bringing the World to PA
Every year, the BusinessPA team hosts Bringing the World to PA to connect Pennsylvania businesses and educational institutions with global opportunities through our network of Authorized Trade Representatives.
Save the date for Bringing the World to PA 2025 – September 8-19, 2025. Check back frequently for more updates on upcoming event details.
Resources
Global Access Program (GAP)
The Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. GAP is administered by BusinessPA and provides up to $10,000 per award period to qualifying Pennsylvania companies to reimburse up to 75% of eligible expenses associated with specific export promotion activities. The program is funded in part through a federal grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
US Department of Commerce
New to exporting? The International Trade Administration offers online resources that outline the important steps companies should take to become a successful exporter.