For decades, IBG Global has partnered with U.S. state economic development organizations (EDOs) and American companies to advance international trade and unlock meaningful commercial outcomes in global markets. With deep experience supporting defense-focused delegations and trade missions, IBG Global recommends that Australia’s Land Forces 2026 be a strategic priority for U.S. EDOs and U.S. defense companies looking to expand into allied programs and supply chains. Land Force

As AUKUS reshapes the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific, the partnership is creating significant new opportunities for defense companies across Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Beyond nuclear-powered submarines, AUKUS is accelerating cooperation in AI, cyber, quantum, undersea systems, and advanced manufacturing — all of which rely on secure, resilient, and internationally integrated supply chains . Foley , IBG Global’s long-standing partner in Aus

IBG Global is excited to announce the release of our latest report, Characteristics of High Impact Exporters —a practical guide for international trade development agencies seeking to maximize export success among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Building on insights from our previous report on Innovative International Trade Development , this new research identifies the company, management, and marketing characteristics that drive sustained export growth. Developed throu

IBG Global was recently featured in Empress Exterior – Economic Journal of Spain’s Foreign Business for IBG’s recently released report on “Innovative International Trade Development. The report reveals a high percentage of recurring clients in promotion agencies (between 50% and 75%), which could be limiting the allocation of resources towards implementing more innovative export promotion initiatives. As an example, the study points out that agencies tend to subsidize mainl

IBG Global is proud to announce the release of our Innovative Trade Programs Report —an innovative analysis designed to help international trade development agencies navigate today’s evolving global landscape. Informed by collaboration with agencies worldwide, the report identifies key challenges facing trade programs post-2020, including outdated export promotion models, resource constraints, and limited market reach. Structured around four themes—Framework, Functions, Focus

IBG Global was proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 SIDO Best Practices Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah in late 2024! With ten (10) IBG Global members attending, we delivered multiple presentations to the 47 U.S. state trade program staff who were in attendance. Kudos to SIDO for another great conference!

IBG Global is delighted to announce the newest member of the IBG Global network, Grow Trade Consulting, Inc. For 20 years, Grow Trade Consulting has supported U.S., Canadian, European, and other international economic development organizations, helping their clients execute successful export strategies in the Canadian market. Its team has worked within all industry sectors in Canada and participated in trade missions and events in all 10 provinces. Its team of consultants eac

IBG Global is delighted to announce a new member of the IBG Global network, Sesam Connect. SESAM has been established for over 25 years, operating in multiple industry sectors in the UAE, and specializing in both inbound and outbound trade development, with a focus on Arabian Gulf Countries (GCC). SESAM has worked with over 60 international clients, in sectors including: Healthcare, Food & Beverage, ICT, Construction, Cleantech, Safety and Security, FMCG, Beauty, and Advanced

Our IBG Global member who covers Africa briefed members of the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) on business opportunities in Southern Africa.

IBG Global members from Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and Singapore participated in an international trade roadshow organized by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in May, 2024. While in Denver, they attended the annual World Trade Day event organized by the World Trade Center Denver and conducted meetings with Colorado companies wishing to go global !

We are happy to attend State International Development Organizations (SIDO) Leadership Forum in Washington D.C. and together with our strategic partner IBG Global present our valuable solutions to bring innovation and efficiency to the US exporters and US state administrations in charge with international trade and invest activities.

Gedeth Network hosted yet another successful trade mission to Costa Rica and Panama for VEDP International Trade (Virginia). More than 70 meetings with the key players in both countries show how dynamic the region is in sectors like medical equipment, industrial supplies, e-Government, etc..

Orissa International recently organized a very successful trade mission for the State of Delaware to Thailand and the Philippines. From the 45 meetings that Orissa International arranged for the participants, about $125,000 in sales were secured, 9 new partners were identified, and potentially $908,000 in export sales were projected over the next 18 months.

IBG Global announced today, September 15, 2023, that it has been selected as a provider of international trade services by SIDO America. IBG Global will provide market entry services for U.S. state trade agencies in countries across the globe as part of SIDO’s newly launched AIM Program. SIDO America is the national trade association of U.S. state trade and investment agencies…

IBG Global member Orissa International had its Managing Director, Sarath Menon, address the members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce on June 5th, 2023. He spoke about the “Advanced Manufacturing Sector in Southeast Asia” providing his insights into the market opportunities for U.K. companies in this rapidly growing region of the world.