Key Staff:
Mjenzi K. Traylor, First Deputy Director of Commerce
Carol Brooks, Manager of International Trade and Diplomatic Liaison

General Services:
The International Division provides technical assistance to businesses interested in international trade, assists in securing export financing,
organizes inbound and outbound trade
missions, and provides promotion of direct and foreign investment.
The office also forms special relationships with other goverments primarily through the Sister Cities and Partnership Cities Programs and serves as a liaison to the Diplomatic and Consul community.

Overview:
Philadelphia Trade Office
The Philadelphia Trade Office offers technical assistance to businesses seeking expansion globally. Whether you are new to exports or seeking additional international prospects or expansion through investments into new markets, the Philadelphia Trade Office can make your job easier.
The Philadelphia Trade Office staff can assist in identifying:
- Best markets,
- Trade leads,
- New buyers,
- Investment opportunities,
- Financing,
- Promotion of inbound and outbound trade missions, and
- Assistance in direct foreign investment.
This office also organizes and promotes seminars and workshops on the specifics of exporting, federal trade programs and initiatives, and export-market opportunities.
Foreign Attraction Strategic Location - Located on the east coast, between New York and Washington D.C., Philadelphia has a convenient transportation system that includes ground, port, air, and rail.

Research Assistance - The office provides research assistance for companies requiring information about Philadelphia. Site Selection - The office can help find the right site for companies looking to relocate or expand in Philadelphia. There are a number of existing buildings and build-to-suit opportunities in both office and industrial space.

On-Site Job Training and Recruitment Programs - The office links companies needing to recruit or train employees to an active network of public and private organizations performing these services.

Keystone Opportunity Zones, Empowerment Zones, and Enterprise Zones - These programs offer tax credits to businesses and a substantial portion of Philadelphia's industrial and commercial real estate is within these zones. (For more information, please refer to the Department of Commerce Description). Foreign Trade Zone - The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) allows manufacturers using imported parts and materials to expedite customs and reduce or eliminate some fees and tariffs. There are two locations, one at the Philadelphia Port and the other at the Philadelphia International Airport.

Mayor's Business Action Team
- This team provides comprehensive business assistance. (For more information, please refer to the Department of Commerce Description. )
Philadelphia is an ideal place for office, industrial, research and development, technology, warehouse and distribution. Diplomatic and Consulate Affairs
There are many consuls representing their respective governments in the city. They are the key point of contact for local government and corporations seeking economic and commercial partnerships abroad. In cooperation with the Consular community, the City is able to strengthen international, economic, and cultural relationships.
Export Financing The Philadelphia Department of Commerce, through its partnership with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), offers financial assistance to small to medium-sized firms in more than 140 countries. Ex-Im Bank is the official export credit agency of the U.S. government offering financing opportunities worldwide and whose mission is to support U.S. jobs through exports.
Sister Cities The City of Philadelphia has Sister City relationships and Partnership City relationships in a variety of different countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The object of the Sister City and Partnership City programs is to promote the City of Philadelphia abroad through business, cultural, and educational exchanges.