The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is specifically designed to help small businesses in North Carolina fund costs associated with international trade. Qualifying exporters are eligible for up to $12,000 in reimbursements for international business building activities. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina with the next round of STEP funding. STEP 12 will run from September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2025. This one-hour webinar is designed for North Carolina exporters to not only understand eligibility for funding through the STEP program, but more specifically about utilizing the current program, STEP 12.
The following topics are addressed in this webinar:
Eligibility
Application Process
Offerings
SBA Rules Surrounding the Program
Reimbursement Process
Whether you are new to STEP or have used STEP funding in the past, this webinar will provide valuable information in navigating and taking advantage of the current STEP 12 reimbursement program for international business building activities.
To learn more about the program, please visit www.edpnc.com/step