--- title: International Business and Technology Blog | State and Trade Partners description: State and Trade Partners | IBT Online's Blog provides website localization and international online marketing information to help companies grow their sales, brands and businesses online globally. --- [![IBT Online](https://info.ibt.onl/hs-fs/hubfs/IBT-strapline-01.png?width=250&height=130&name=IBT-strapline-01.png "IBT Online")](http://ibt.onl) # International Business and Technology Blog ## [A Playbook for Canadian Exporters](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/playbook-for-canadian-exporters) Posted by [Ava Mitzi](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/ava-mitzi) on Tue, May 16, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/Image%20for%20Playbook.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/playbook-for-canadian-exporters) Canadian companies that build a multinational presence through trade and diversification are more profitable, more stable and more resilient than companies that don’t. The access to talent and innovation they gain in building that footprint better positions them to compete in the future. AT IBT Online we have partnered with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to provide information and support to Canadian exporters, enabling them to leverage the power of digital to grow their exports, sales, brand and business globally.  Check out our [Playbook for Canadian Exporters](https://info.ibt.onl/trade-commissioner-service-canada-playbook), and get in touch with IBT Online to discover how online business development tools will make the internet work for you 24/7, 365 days/year.     [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/playbook-for-canadian-exporters) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [Global Markets](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/global-markets), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award for IBT Online - Media Release](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/nc-export-award) Posted by [Joelle Lazzarotto](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/joelle-lazzarotto) on Fri, Feb 11, 2022 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/EPDNC%20Thank%20you%20element%20(2).png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/nc-export-award) February 9, 2022 ### IBT ONLINE LLC RECEIVES North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award IBT Online is proud to announce that we have been presented with the [North Carolina Governor's Export Service Provider Award for 2021. ](https://edpnc.com/2021-export-awards/) In his addressing message during the award ceremony in Raleigh, NC, Governor Roy Cooper stated that “*The companies we honor today demonstrate the importance of international trade to our state’s economy and offer great examples of how businesses can grow through global commerce*”** and IBT Online is proud to be part of this endeavor.** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/nc-export-award) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [President's "E" Award For IBT Online - Media Release](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/e-award-for-ibt-online) Posted by [Joelle Lazzarotto](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/joelle-lazzarotto) on Fri, Nov 05, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/1029_e-award_300px-1.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/e-award-for-ibt-online) October 21, 2020 (update November 5, 2021) ### IBT ONLINE LLC RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL "E" AWARD FOR EXPORT SERVICE **The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. company can ****receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.** IBT Online is proud to announce that [we were notified by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross that we have been awarded the President’s  “E” Award for ](https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2021/11/department-commerce-honors-us-companies-presidential-award-export)[Export Service](https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2020/10/us-secretary-commerce-wilbur-ross-honors-us-companies-presidential). In his congratulatory letter to IBT Online, Secretary Ross stated that **“IBT Online has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion."** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/e-award-for-ibt-online) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [CALLING ALL FLORIDA EXPORTERS!](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/florida-online-global-3-top-benefits) Posted by [John Worthington](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/john-worthington) on Wed, Nov 03, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/Florida%20Online%20Global%20Blog%20350.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/florida-online-global-3-top-benefits) Reach new export customers and grow your business rapidly with Florida Online Global programs. The top 3 benefits are: ** 1) Attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs 2) G**row your Online Global exports, sales, brand and business success ** 3) $8,000 in grants to invest in your business development  How does that work for you?** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/florida-online-global-3-top-benefits) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [Getting Found Online by International Customers on the World Wide Web](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/getting-found-online-internationally) Posted by [Emma Pautler](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/emma-pautler) on Wed, Feb 10, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/STF%20BlogHero-png.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/getting-found-online-internationally) ## ** *Check out how Supercritical Fluid Technologies Revamped their Site and have seen** Immediate Uptick in Web** Traffic* We live in an online world. More and more business transactions are taking place online than ever before. Many internet users rely on Google or other leading search engines to help them find what they are looking for online. **Supercritical Fluid Technologies decided to focus on optimizing their website for their global audience so that more potential clients can find them overseas**. This proved to be a savvy export strategy in 2020 when international business travel was not safe, and many international trade shows were canceled due to COVID-19. [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/getting-found-online-internationally) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [Success Stories](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/success-stories), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [Calling all Michigan Exporters!](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-michigan-exporters) Posted by [John Worthington](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/john-worthington) on Wed, Nov 13, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/Michigan_Online_Global_edited-350.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-michigan-exporters) Reach new export customers and grow your business rapidly with Michigan Online Global programs. The top 3 benefits are: **1) attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs ** **2) grow your Online Global export, sales, brand and business success  ** **3) grants to invest in your business development ($6,000, $3,000 and $15,000). How does that work for you?** **[![Want to know more? Contact us here!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/209596/7608c3e3-57d0-47cb-a5ab-2ca364b8a0da.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/209596/7608c3e3-57d0-47cb-a5ab-2ca364b8a0da)** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-michigan-exporters) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [Calling all North Carolinian Exporters!](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-north-carolinian-exporters) Posted by [John Worthington](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/john-worthington) on Mon, Mar 11, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/North%20Carolina%20Online%20Global-Blog.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-north-carolinian-exporters) The North Carolina Online Global programs is the fastest way to grow  your international business. The top 3 benefits are:  **1) attracting new international clients and growing your exports with global localized websites and international online marketing programs ** **2) grow your online global exports, sales, brand and business success ****3) STEP grants ($3,000) to invest in your international business development. How does that work for you?* *** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/calling-all-north-carolinian-exporters) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [IBT ONLINE = Champion of Trade AWARD](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/champion-of-trade-ibt-online) Posted by [Michael Hawksley](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/michael-hawksley) on Thu, Dec 29, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/IMG_1664.jpg) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/champion-of-trade-ibt-online) **The State International Development Organizations, Inc. (SIDO) is the premiere U.S. organization dedicated to supporting state international trade agencies**, whose mission statement states *“SIDO provides state trade promotion professionals with a forum for collaboration and sharing best practices as well as advocates for states’ international trade development issues so that U.S. companies remain globally competitive”.* **SIDO recognized IBT Online with the “Champion of Trade” Award for its successful Online Global program**, **working directly with small to medium-sized exporters, helping them grow their sales, brands and businesses globally. **The award was presented to John Worthington, IBT Online CEO, by Manny Mencia, SIDO President, (Manny is also SVP International Trade and Development at Enterprise Florida, the public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for Florida) at the annual SIDO Best Practices and Training Forum in Williamsburg, Virginia. [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/champion-of-trade-ibt-online) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [ExporTech and website globalization for export growth](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/exportech-and-website-globalization-for-export-growth) Posted by [John Worthington](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/john-worthington) on Fri, Dec 16, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hubfs/exportech1.png) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/exportech-and-website-globalization-for-export-growth) Website globalization is now recommended by ExporTech. **Website globalization means fully customized and localized websites that deliver sales, brand and business growth in far flung markets around the globe.** **ExporTech** is the US national export assistance program that **helps companies enter and expand in global markets. **ExporTech, recognizes that the digital disruption has transformed exporting and international business. ** In today’s online world it is essential to include [website globalization](http://ibt.onl/us/services/website-localization/) in export strategy**, alongside planning, education, training, trade fairs and other export supporting programs. US Chambers of Commerce have long recognized that Corporate America’s #1 marketing and sales tool is their online presence and nowhere more so than when going international. As part of the Exportech range of programs**, website globalization will now “*help participating companies go-to-market and implement their export growth plans*”.** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/exportech-and-website-globalization-for-export-growth) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) ## [CETA opens door to the EU for Canadian exporters](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/bid/211139/ceta-opens-door-to-the-eu-for-canadian-exporters) Posted by [IBT Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/author/ibt-partners) on Thu, Feb 07, 2013 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.ibt.onl/hs-fs/file-597879183-jpg/images/canada_flag.jpg) ](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/bid/211139/ceta-opens-door-to-the-eu-for-canadian-exporters) **What is the agreement about?**** In the last six years, Canada has concluded free trade agreements with nine countries: Colombia, Peru, Jordan, Panama, Honduras, and the European Free Trade Association that includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. ** [Read More](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/bid/211139/ceta-opens-door-to-the-eu-for-canadian-exporters) Tags: [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts), [Global Markets](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/global-markets), [State and Trade Partners](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) [All posts](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/all) ### Enjoying this article? ### Posts by category - [All posts (234)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/all-posts) - [Digital Compliance (8)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/digital-compliance) - [Global Ecommerce (24)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/global-ecommerce) - [Global Markets (63)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/global-markets) - [International Online Marketing (77)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/international-online-marketing) - [State and Trade Partners (10)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/state-and-trade-partners) - [Success Stories (25)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/success-stories) - [Website Localization (66)](https://info.ibt.onl/international-business-and-technology-blog/topic/website-localization) ### Latest posts [ Sitemap](http://ibt.onl/home/sitemap) © 2020 IBT Online. 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