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Export NOW, is a program designed to educate women entrepreneurs about the vast potential for enterprise that exists beyond our borders.  WIPP partnered with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) as a 2012 Commitment to Action, with a commitment to open the doors to exporting for over 5,000 women entrepreneurs.  Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, CGI convenes a community of global leaders to forge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges with the mission to turn ideas into action

Export & Trade Principles

Consistent with the President's goal to double exports by 2014, WIPP believes international business is an important component of our economic principles. In an increasingly competitive domestic marketplace, businesses should be encouraged to look globally for market opportunities. Federal agencies provide support to exporting businesses in the forms of loan guarantees, global market research and general export counseling. Federal agencies should complement non-profit and private export assistance to small businesses.

1) Simplify the Federal Requirements to Export

It is important that the documentation and reporting requirements of exporting be clearly defined for small businesses. In addition, WIPP supports the improvement of Export.gov as the central source for government support in the exporting world. Small businesses should be able to easily find answers to the many questions involved with international business.

2) Develop an Annual Small Business National Strategy on Export

WIPP urges the development of an annual export strategy focused on small businesses that includes input from all relevant stakeholders including small businesses.

Press Releases:

WIPP Launches Export NOW – New Opportunities Worldwide 
October 16, 2012

WIPP Announces Export Program at Clinton Global Initiative America 
June 8, 2012