STEP PROGRAM FOR EXPORTING

What's it stand for? State Trade and Export Promotion program.

What the goal? To help small businesses become exporters.

How much money is involved? In 2012, 60 Minnesota companies got a total of $454,000 to help explore exporting opportunities. For 2013, $490,000 will be available.

More information:

www.positivelyminnesota.com/trade

www.sba.gov