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MT-04 Intermational Trade SCORE Chapter 570
	An International Trade Directory
The following list of resources and sources of information has been assembled to aid 'first time' exporters and those considering entering this market. Exporting is a top priority with the SBA in their effort to reduce the nation's trade deficit. THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION (ITA) U.S. Department of Commerce 660 American Drive, Suite 201 King of Prussia, PA 19406 (215) 962-4980 This organization has programs which are diversified and extensive. They include individual counseling, courses, conferences, workshops and other export aids. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (SBDC) SBDC's provide free business consulting and low-cost training at the following PA Universities: Wharton School SBDC 419 Vance Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-3861 Kutztown University SBDC 2986 N. 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 233-3120 Lehigh University SBDC Rauch Business Center #37 Bethlehem, PA 18015 (610) 758-4630 University of Scranton SBDC St. Thomas Hall, Room 588 Scranton, PA 18510 (717)0941-7588 THE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MBDA) Federal Building 600 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 597-9236 The MBDA provides technical assistance to minority owned and operated businesses that are interested in the exporting business. THE NATIONAL TRADE DATA BANK The NTDB is a computer CD ROM that contains over 100,000 documents related to International trade such as, market reports, sales leads, product information and much more. It is available at most university libraries (and at the Bucks County Community College). For further information contact the NTDB Help Line at (202) 482-1986. PENNSYLVANIA-BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Forum Building, Room 489 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-7190 This bureau provides one-on-one counseling, expert marketing programs and services, conducts trade conferences,