Georgia Department of Economic Development | 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308 - USA | Georgia.org/Trade

INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

GEORGIA’S INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

The International Trade division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) provides Georgia exporters with global insight and connections to grow their international business opportunities.

Leveraging the state’s international representatives located in 12 strategic markets, GDEcD’s Trade division helps qualified Georgia exporters enter and expand into markets across the globe.

Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Europe Israel Japan Korea Mexico Peru UK & Ireland

International Trade Shows and Missions Participate in international

events across the globe

Interactive Digital Tools Explore rankings, trade numbers and top exports to specific regions and countries

Trade Opportunity Alerts Receive notifications when

international buyers are sourcing Georgia products

International Trade E-Newsletter Stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities

Incoming Buyer Delegations Meet with international buyers seeking Georgia

products

Partner Resources Benefit from GDEcD’s collaborative relationships with federal and regional partners

Customized Export Assistance Obtain strategic export counseling

tailored to company’s needs and export objectives

Powerful Research Tools Access database research for lead identification, due diligence and customized market reports

Providing knowledge and insight to help Georgia businesses strategize and achieve their exporting goals.

Connecting Georgia suppliers with international buyers and delegations, partner resources and global opportunities.

GLOBAL INSIGHT

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

GEORGIA EXPORTERS

TRADE

TAUBE PONCE Senior International Trade Managertponce@georgia.org 404.962.4118Industry Specialty: Aerospace, Defense, Security

SHEHZIN TIETJEN Senior International Trade Managerstietjen@georgia.org404.962.4036Industry Specialty: Technology

Georgia Department of Economic Development | 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308 - USA | Georgia.org/Trade

RHEA JACOB International Trade Coordinatorrjacob@georgia.org 404.962.4122

STEFAN HARRIGANAssociate International Trade Managersharrigan@georgia.org(678) 332-4080

DAWN TOWNSEND Division Director,International Trade dtownsend@georgia.org404.962.4059

MARY WATERS Deputy Commissioner,International Trade mwaters@georgia.org404.962.4120

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONTACTS

ABBY HOLMES International Trade Analystaholmes@georgia.org 404.962.4061

JOSH JACOB International Trade Managerjjacob@georgia.org 404.962.4091Industry Specialty: Food and Agriculture

ALICE CARSON Senior International Trade Manageracarson@georgia.org 678.640.4365Industry Specialty: Food and Agriculture

MAXINE BIER International Trade Managermbier@georgia.org 404.962.4826Industry Specialty: Healthcare & Life Sciences

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