Georgia Trade Resources

These resources provide a range of services for small businesses in Georgia, including financial assistance, training and education, networking opportunities, government contracting assistance, marketing and promotion, and more.

1. Georgia Department of Economic Development: This agency provides resources and support for businesses looking to expand globally, including information on export assistance, international trade missions, and more.
2. Georgia Small Business Development Center: The SBDC provides consulting services, educational programs, and other resources for small businesses in Georgia. They can assist with global trade and export initiatives.
3. Georgia Department of Agriculture: This department provides information on exporting Georgia agricultural products, including opportunities and regulations.
4. World Trade Center Atlanta: This organization provides a range of services to help Georgia businesses succeed in the global marketplace, including trade missions, educational programs, and networking events.
5. Georgia Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities, events, and resources for Georgia businesses looking to expand globally.
6. Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – A non-profit organization that promotes the growth and development of Hispanic-owned businesses in Georgia through networking events, educational programs, and advocacy.
7. Atlanta Black Chambers – A non-profit organization that provides business resources and networking opportunities to black-owned businesses in the Atlanta area.
8. Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia – A non-profit organization that promotes the growth and development of Asian-owned businesses in Georgia through networking events, educational programs, and advocacy
9. Invest Atlanta: Invest Atlanta provides resources and support for businesses looking to grow and expand in Atlanta, including opportunities for global trade and investment.
10. Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership: This organization helps manufacturers in Georgia improve their competitiveness and expand into global markets.
11. Metro Atlanta Chamber: The Metro Atlanta Chamber provides resources and support for businesses in the Atlanta region, including opportunities for global trade and investment
12. Atlanta International Startup Exchange: This program helps startups in Atlanta connect with international markets and investors.
13. Georgia Department of Transportation: The DOT provides information on Georgia’s transportation infrastructure, including ports and airports that support international trade.
14. Georgia Ports Authority: The Ports Authority operates Georgia’s ports, which are major hubs for global trade and commerce.
15. Georgia Foreign Trade Zone: This program allows companies to defer or eliminate duties on imported goods that are processed or assembled in Georgia.
16. United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Center South: This program provides resources and support for Georgia businesses looking to take advantage of the USMCA trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
17. Georgia Department of Revenue: This department provides information on taxes and regulations for businesses operating in Georgia, including those involved in global trade.
18. Georgia Logistics Summit: This annual conference brings together logistics professionals from around the world to discuss industry trends and best practices.
19. SCORE Atlanta – A non-profit organization that provides free business mentoring, workshops, and resources to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
20. Women’s Business Enterprise Council South – A non-profit organization that certifies women-owned businesses and provides resources, training, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs succeed.
21. National Association of Women Business Owners – Atlanta Chapter – A membership organization that provides resources, education, and networking opportunities to women business owners in the Atlanta area.
22. Atlanta Small Business Network – A resource website that provides articles, videos, podcasts, and other educational resources to help small business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
23. Atlanta CEO Council – A membership organization that provides networking opportunities, educational resources, and advocacy to CEOs and other business leaders in Atlanta.
24. Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs – A city agency that provides grants, resources, and support to artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses in Atlanta.
25. Atlanta Business Alliance – A non-profit organization that provides networking opportunities and resources to small businesses in the Atlanta area.
26. Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau – Get to know Atlanta and discover the best things to do around the city.
27. Americas Mart Atlanta – The World Largest Collection of Wholesale, Home Accents, Tabletop, Casual/Outdoor Furnishings, Gifts, Décor, and Apparel Showrooms.
28. Georgia Restaurant Association – To serve as the voice of Georgia’s restaurants in Advocacy, Education and Awareness.
29. Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center – We help Georgia businesses identify, compete for, and win government contracts.  Our assistance comes in the forms of teaching, mentoring, and coaching.  We also provide our clients with a set of electronic tools to research and identify government contracting opportunities.

Our services are available at no cost to any Georgia business, large or small, that possesses the interest and potential to perform work — as a prime contractor or a subcontractor — for federal, state, or local government agencies.  (If your business is located outside the state of Georgia, you can find a procurement technical assistance center (PTAC) by clicking here.)