International Commerce
Bowling Green State University, Canadian Studies Center
Dr. Mark J. Kasoff, Director
Tel. (419) 372-2457 Fax (419) 372-0457
Website: www.cba.bgsu.edu/cast
E-mail: cast@cba.bgsu.edu

Great Lakes International Trade Institute
Lee D. Springer, Executive Director
Tel. (419) 252-2700 Fax (419) 252-2724
E-mail: springer@rgp.org
Web: www.rgp.org

International Trade Assistance Center (ITAC)
Joe Loeffler, International Trade Specialist
Tel. (419) 243-8191 Fax (419) 241-8302
E-mail: joe.loeffler@toledochaber.com
Web: www.toledochamber.com

Ohio China Center
Mr. Jeffrey Bernstein, Managing Director
Plaza 66, Tower 2, 15F, Suite F
1366 Nanjing Road (West)
Shanghai 200040 China
Phone: +86 21 6137-6016
Fax: +86 21 6137-6022
E-mail: jbernstein@odod.state.oh.us

Ohio Department of Development, International Trade Division
Ms. Sara Smiley, International Trade Division Trade Advisor
State of Ohio
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-5297
E-mail: ssmiley@odod.state.oh.us

Regional Growth Partnership (RGP)
Lee D. Springer, Director, International Business Development
Tel. (419) 252-2700 Fax (419) 252-2724
E-mail: springer@rgp.org
Web: www.rgp.org

Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority
Shanghai and Beijing Offices
Representation in China by:
The Strategic Education and Economic Development Corporation (SEED)
Mr. John R. Cryan, Ph.D.
The University of Toledo
Mail Stop #120
Toledo, OH 43606-3390
Phone: 419-530-4232
Fax: 419-530-4244
E-mail: jcryan@utnet.utoledo.edu

Toledo Sister Cities International
Rachel Facey, Executive Director
Tel. (419) 245-3334 Fax (419) 245-1834
E-mail: rachel.facey@ci.toledo.oh.us
Web: www.tsci.org

University of Toledo, International Business Institute
Dr. Don R. Beeman, Director International Business Institute
Professor of Strategic Management and International Business
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43606
Tel. (419) 530-2548 Fax (419) 530-2101
Alt. Phone: 419-530-2068
E-mail: don.beeman@utoledo.edu

U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Assistance Center
Robert C. Abrahams, Director
Tel. (419) 241-0683 Fax (419) 241-0684
E-mail: Robert.abrahams@mail.doc.gov
Web: www.export.gov

Trade Support Organizations

American Association of Exporters and Importers
Washington, D.C.
Tel. (202) 857-8009
Web: www.aaei.org

American Importers Association
Safety Harbor, FL
Tel. (727) 204-8500
Web: www.americanimporters.org

Export Legal Assistance Network
Washington, D.C.
Tel. (202) 778-3080
Web: www.fita.org/elan

Federation of International Trade Associations
Reston, VA
Tel: (800) 969-3482
Web: www.fita.org

Global Business Roundtable
Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Tel: (201) 814-0336
Web: www.gbrt.org

Global Offset and Countertrade Association
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (202) 887-9011
Web: www.countertrade.org

Global Trade & Technology Center
New York, N.Y.
Tel: (212) 421-1015
Web: www.gttc.us

National Association of Export Companies
New York, N.Y.
Tel: (877) 291-4901
Web: www.nexco.org

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders
Association of America
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (202) 466-0222
Web: www.nmbc.org

National Minority Business Council Inc.
New York, N.Y.
Tel: (212) 997-4753
Web: www.nmbc.org

National Women's Business Council
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (202) 205-3850
Web: www.nwbc.gov

Organization of Women in International Trade
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (800) 927-9800
Web: www.owit.org

Small Business Exporters Association
Washington, D.C.
Tel: (202) 659-9320
Web: www.sbea.org

U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
New York, N.Y.
Tel: (212) 463-0089
Web: www.usaita.com

Women in Packaging Inc.
Kennesaw, GA
Tel: (678) 594-6872
Web: www.womeninpackaging.org