Title: Describe the services and programs provided by Virginia and federal agencies and organizations that facilitate world trade.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Examining Virginia's Role in Global Commerce

Description should include a list of state and federal agencies and organizations that facilitate world trade and a description of the functions of each. Some resources include

- Virginia Exports  (promotes international trade for companies throughout Virginia)
- Marketing Services, International Marketing  (helps Virginia companies develop profitable export opportunities for agricultural, food, and forest products)
- U.S. Commercial Service (the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration)
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (the official export-credit agency of the United States)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (facilitates lawful international travel and trade)
- Virginia Port Authority (manages the receiving and shipping of goods into and out of Virginia)
- Fair Trade Federation (promotes North American organizations committed to fair trade practices).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the major Virginia and federal agencies/organizations that facilitate world trade? What are the functions and services of each agency/organization?
- How do these Virginia agencies/organizations relate to the domestic economy?
- How do these Virginia agencies/organizations relate to world trade?
- What types of information do these Virginia agencies/organizations provide?
- How do these Virginia agencies/organizations help companies that may want to begin exporting their products or services?