February 18, 2007 Alaska Journal of Commerce By: Margaret Bauman Firms involved in commercial fisheries that have seen a detrimental economic impact in sales, production and employment due to imported seafood may be eligible for federal aid. The federal Trade Adjustment Assistance program, with a national budget of $13 million, helps commercial fishermen – who […]
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June 17, 2011 Alaska Journal of Commerce By Laine Welch From seafood businesses to lumber companies to ulu makers, trade assistance grants and programs help American businesses and entrepreneurs compete with cheaper, foreign imports. But it’s been tough to find takers in Alaska. “It’s a good program, but our biggest problem is finding people to
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June 4, 2011 The Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington By Tom Sowa A federal trade-assistance program that helps companies impacted by offshore competition could shut down by the end of the year if Congress votes not to renew it. That program is the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act, and dozens of regional firms have used it in recent
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The Washington State Department of Commerce offers export vouchers to eligible small businesses to help pay for the costs of finding new customers in foreign markets. Up to $5,000 per voucher is available to help defray costs such as designing and printing flyers for foreign markets, translating web content or marketing materials, attending a trade show, or flying
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