Federal & State Agencies

There are a number of organizations in Oklahoma that can help you develop your export business!

U.S Export Assistance Center of Oklahoma

The U.S Export Assistance Center of Oklahoma is the trade promotion section of the U.S Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. They specialize in assisting small and medium sized businesses export their goods and services to the international market. They offer various services including market intelligence, trade counseling, business networking, and commercial diplomacy support.

301 NW 63rd Street, Suite 420

Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Marcus Verner

Director

(405) 740-4243

Marcus.Verner@trade.gov

Ashley Wilson

Senior International Trade Specialist

(405) 312-0307

Ashley.Wilson@trade.gov

U.S. Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the Federal Government that helps to assist in the development of small businesses by providing loan guarantees to banks for export-related purposes.

Oklahoma City District Office

301 NW 6th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: 405-609-8000

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on all federal holidays. Serving all 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

The Global Team at ODOC analyzes the exporting capabilities of individual Oklahoma companies to help them prepare to enter new markets or sell new products to known markets. They provide counseling on a variety of export issues, such as tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, financing, regulations, policies and standards, competitive factors, contracts and distribution practices.

Jesse Garcia, Senior Trade Specialist

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Jesse.Garcia@okcommerce.gov

Office: 405-815-5136 | Cell: 405-312-3088 (text capable)

OKcommerce.gov

Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development, Oklahoma State University

The mission of the Oklahoma State University Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is to increase the global competitiveness of Oklahoma. As a land grant university, Oklahoma State is committed to teaching, research, and public service through extension. The CITD works to fulfill this extension function in order to promote economic development in the state through export and trade advisory services and research.

103 Wes Watkins Center

(405) 744-4272

citd1@okstate.edu

Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance

The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is a network of trusted experts who partner with manufacturers to help them grow and succeed.  They offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate the capabilities of Oklahoma’s manufacturing industry. From cutting-edge research and development to specialized training programs, their  services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of manufacturers.

525 South Main Street
Suite 210
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103

918.592.0722