Traditionally, many companies use the ExportMD grants to offset travel expenses related to international marketing. However, these funds can also be applied to other marketing initiatives, including website development and registration costs for virtual trade shows and missions.
Montgomery County representatives are traveling to Taiwan from March 17-21 to participate in the Smart City Summit and meet with business prospects. They are also planning a trip to Japan to participate in Medtech Japan and to meet with business prospects is also planned.
County businesses interested in joining County leaders on either of these trips should express their interest via email to BusinessCenter@MontgomeryCountymd.gov. The deadline to join the group headed to Taipei is Monday, Feb. 24, while anyone interested in going to Tokyo is asked to commit by Friday, March 21.
The Maryland ExportMD grant requires a multi-day interview to be completed by March 1, in order to support travel in April or later this year. Companies seeking to use this grant to support travel to Japan should contact Jason Callejas, international trade and investment specialist at the Maryland Department of Commerce, jason.callejas@maryland.gov.
