International Marketing Program
Kentucky’s International Trade Offices
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has had international offices since 1986. Currently, Kentucky has three international offices. The main focus of two of these offices is to assist Kentucky companies export their products and services.
Kentucky Agricultural & Commercial Trade Office
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has maintained an international trade office in Guadalajara, Mexico since 1997. The office provides Kentucky companies with market research, trade leads, business appointments, and exhibit space at the main trade shows in Mexico, in order to create more effective market opportunities. The office also provides Kentucky companies advice and support to open new markets throughout Mexico. KACTO is a joint venture between the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.
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Kentucky China Trade Center
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Opening its doors in 2006, the Kentucky China Trade Center (KCTC) helps promote trade and investment opportunities between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the People’s Republic of China. In addition, the office actively seeks cooperation with government and business entities to maximize Kentucky’s opportunities
