Global NY – Export Assistance for NYS Businesses

Learn how ESD’s Global NY programs can help your business navigate international trade, secure funding, and connect with global partners.
Funding and Opportunities to support your exporting efforts:

• STEP Grants – Up to $10,000 to start or expand exports
• Global NY Grant Fund – Up to $25,000 for small businesses and $100,000 for nonprofits
• Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS) – A no-cost service helping NYS businesses find international sales agents and distributors
• Trade Missions & Foreign Office Support – Leverage Global NY’s connections around the world
• Certificate of Free Sale – Learn how to obtain essential export documentation

About the Speaker

Brian Teubner, International Trade Manager, Empire State Development – Global NY:
Brian Teubner works with businesses in New York City and across NYS to promote export growth as part of the Global NY division at NYS Empire State Development. To achieve this, Global NY has programs that can provide export market intelligence and distributor searches as well as grants to offset the costs of eligible trade activities, such as trade show attendance. He directly manages the Global NY Grant Fund which provides awarded NYS companies a matching grant for eligible export activities. Previously he worked in the Long Island Regional Office and New York City Regional Office of Empire State Development to promote business growth and economic development. Brian has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The George Washington University and is originally from Long Island.