Indiana global trade directory: Indiana's international service providers.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE DIVISION One North Capitol, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317/233-3762 Fax: 317/233-1680 Int'l contact: Pamela Willett, admin.asst. Service: Assists manufacturer penetration of foreign markets by contacting agents,

INDIANA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK One N. Capitol suite 900 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317/234-2082 Fax: 317/232-8872 Executive dir.: Dabble Bishop Trocha Service: Offers a variety of services for new and existing businesses, including advice and assistance relating to international business. 12 locations around the state. Network Lead Center, 317/234-2082

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE ISTA Center, Suite 414, 150 W. Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317/232-8770 Fax: 317/232-1362 Asst. commissioner of agriculture: Joseph R. Pearson Int'l contact: Andres Lelong, int'l. agritrade specialist Service: Assists Indiana Commissioner of Agriculture and serves as state liaison to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Works with commodity groups, agricultural organizations, agribusinesses, international trade prospects, educational institutions and private Indiana citizens to promote the agriculture industry in the state of Indiana.

PORTS OF INDIANA 150 W. Market St. #100 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317/232-9200 Fax: 317/232-0137 Exec. dir.: William J. Friedman Int'l contact: Jody Peacock, communications mgr. Service: Ports of Indiana manages the development of Indiana's three public ports: Port of Indiana Burns Harbor in Portage on Lake Michigan, Port of Indiana Southwind Maritime Center near Evansville, and Port of Indiana Clark Maritime Center in Jeffersonville and a network of foreign trade zones.

U.S. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL 6801 Pierson Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46241 Phone: 317/248 4060 Fax: 317/248-4174 Port dir.: William Bell Service: Anti-terrorism; prevents smuggling of contraband; levies duties on merchandise imported into the United States; offers information and assistance to importers on customs clearance procedures and operates the port of entry at the Indianapolis International Airport. Customs officials also are on duty at offices in Fort Wayne and Evansville.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, EXPORT ASSISTANCE CENTER 11405 N. Pennsylvania, Suite 106 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317/582-2300 Fax: 317/582-2301 Dir.: Mark A. Cooper Int'l contact: Ava LaLiberte, international trades specialist-Central Indiana Region Service: Assists Indiana businesses in expanding exports, international sales and market share through promotion, counseling and partnerships with other organizations; identifies sources of financing with your company and the buyers; assists in cultural issues and business protocol and assessing and complying with regulatory and other market entry hurdles.