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Benefits of Joining The International Business Council of Greater Rochester NY

  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Assistance and Feasibility
  • Answers to trade questions
  • Networking opportunities with fellow international trade executives
  • Member pricing on IBC consulting services, select networking events, education programs and seminars.
  • Opportunities to promote your membership association with the IBC as a public relations tool for your business or yourself (Affiliate Program).
  • Visibility among international trade executives.
  • Assistance with finding State and local grants to assist exporters
  • Trade Notices
  • Training, seminars and programs on pertinent trade topics to increase your trade potential (onsite training available)
  • Compliance Assessment (EAR / ITAR)
  • Letter of credit assistance (processing and advisement) and alternative payment method assistance
  • Documentation preparation and assistance
  • Discounted rate on compliance screening tools
  • International Credit reports
  • Referral network: staffing, trade leads, other business resources
  • Your membership supports the work of the IBC of Greater Rochester in building economic vitality for the nine county Finger Lakes Region.


What they say about us:

"Although Rotork is part of an international company based in the UK, we routinely use valuable resources from the IBC to include training of new employees, compliance checks and assessment and credit control. The IBC provides opportunities to meet with local companies doing business in other global markets, provides advice and information on political news and economic trends that effect our global business practices and decisions." 
    Robert Arnold, President, Rotork Controls USA

"The IBC routinely partners with Higher Education to provide opportunities, experiences and education not only for students here and abroad, but visiting delegations as well. We are proud to have this on going relationship with the international business community."
  Jerry Zappia, Dean, School of Management, Nazareth College



HOW TO JOIN THE IBC:


The IBC offers companies and individuals an opportunity for greater involvement in the organization and greater exposure in region while supporting economic growth through trade.
Check out the various membership opportunities.


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Contact the IBC with Membership or Trade Related questions:


IBC of Greater Rochester NY
100 Chestnut St, Ste 1910
Rochester NY 14604
(585)530-6220 ph
(585)546-8477 fx
info@IBCRochester.com




 


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