The Heartland Export Accelerator, powered by World Trade Center Kansas City, prepares businesses to compete and grow successfully in the global marketplace. Companies will have the opportunity to learn from and engage international trade experts while building a customized, strategic export plan.
Delivered virtually, companies will participate in six days of educational programming covering the key sectors in an export plan, including finance, logistics, marketing, legal, and more. The program will conclude with mentoring sessions to aid companies in the development of a personalized export plan.
BUSINESSES WILL LEAVE THE PROGRAM WITH:
Essential contacts and resources
Intimate knowledge of global trade
Fully vetted export plan
BUSINESSES WHO ENGAGE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE:
Weather economic downturns better
See increased profits through access to more consumers
Expand their product’s lifecycle
Minimize the effect of seasonal sales fluctuations
THE HEARTLAND EXPORT ACCELERATOR IS IDEAL FOR BUSINESSES:
Looking to grow their company through international sales Looking to diversify their existing international sales Interested in becoming more strategic regarding their international business growth Approached by international customers, but yet to engage them
How To Apply
The Heartland Export Accelerator program is currently accepting rolling applications. Businesses interested in enrolling should submit an online application.
The Heartland Export Accelerator is valued at $5,000 USD, however, through generous program sponsorship we are able to offer a discounted rate of $495 USD per company.
Additional grant funds may be available to help offset program cost. To see if your business is eligible, please contact Melissa Miller at mmiller@kcchamber.com.