ISDA’s Market Development Division hosts a variety of events throughout the year to facilitate international buyer connections with Idaho exporters. Idaho companies of all sizes, industries, and export experience are invited to participate, dependent on the focus of the activity.
Governor's Trade Missions
Instrumental in opening doors to international markets and helping companies gain access to high-level business and government decision makers. These missions are in the form of an Outbound.
Participating companies receive:
- Governor/Director participates in key meetings
- Receptions with industry and government representatives, and customers
- The opportunity to recognize key customers through an Idaho Governor’s Valued Partner Award
Inbound Trade Missions
Opportunity for companies to meet with international buyers in Idaho, without the expense of international travel.
Meetings may be in the form of:
- One-on-one meetings
- Group delegation meetings
- Tours of your processing plant or field
Outbound Trade Missions
Pursue potential business partnerships, make contacts, and open doors in foreign markets through an organized trade mission to targeted markets abroad. Various trade missions are organized and led by the Governor, Director, or state staff.
Participating companies receive:
- Detailed mission information including market, cultural, political, economic, and travel information
- Individualized matchmaking schedule
- Site and facility tours to enhance familiarity with a foreign market’s business practices and culture
In-Market Promotions
Highlight key products and ingredients through in-country promotions while gathering leads. Dependent on the promotion, shipping of product samples is often requested in lieu of company international travel.
Trade Shows
Showcase your products on a large scale. ISDA identifies a handful of tradeshows throughout the year that are a good fit for Idaho agricultural products, both abroad and some domestic tradeshows with an international presence.