Global Resources and Contacts
Federal International Resources
- Global Contacts, Organizations, Associations
- U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Quick Guides
- U.S. Department of State’s Office of Protocol – The Office of the Chief of Protocol seeks to advance the foreign policy goals of the United States by creating an environment for successful diplomacy by promoting cross-cultural exchange and building new bridges of understanding between people and governments around the world.
- U.S. Federal Reserve
- U.S. Government
- Center for Presidential Transition
- U.S. Department of Commerce Country Commercial Guides
California International Resources
- California Congressional Delegation
- California Government
- California Secretary of State Lobbying/Lobbyists Info
- Country Contacts in California – Includes Binational Chambers, Foreign Consuls, Government Representatives
- Los Angeles Consular Corps Website
- Sacramento-Consular Corps
- San Diego Consular Corps Website
- San Francisco Consular Corps Website
- California Exporting Guide by the Export-Import Bank of the United States
- California Business Investment Guide
CalChamber International Resources
- Calendar of International Events
- CalChamber Compliance Products
- California Chambers Validating Certificates of Origin
- Federal Bills Tracked by the CalChamber
- International Trade Business Issue CalChamber Position, Goals, Victories, Councils, Committees, Contacts, Guides, and Links to Related Bills and Action Alerts
- Local/Regional/National/International Chambers of Commerce
- Susanne Stirling’s Biography Page
- Travel/Tourism
Education/Careers
International Job Positions Available
California Universities/Colleges with International-Focused Programs
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
CIBER (Centers for International Business Education & Research)
Foreign Policy Guide: Graduate Programs for Aspiring Global Leaders
Federal Programs:
U.S. Department of State’s Discover Diplomacy
International Trade Administration’s Education & Training Resources
Agriculture
- Western U.S. Agriculture Trade Association (WUSATA)– an independent non-profit that utilizes our close ties with our Member States and the USDA to provide a broad bandwidth of resources. Participating companies which allows us to provide our participants access to promotional activities, market intelligence, and 50% reimbursement for international marketing expenses.
Other
- Embassy Pages – for Embassies and Consulates around the world
- Enterprise Europe Network – The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions.
- Export-U – free export training and resources
- Glossary – Exporting & International Terms Terms
- International Houses Worldwide – International Houses Worldwide is an affiliation of 14 International Houses from across the continents, united by one mission: To provide students of different nationalities and diverse cultures with the opportunity to live and learn together in a community of mutual respect, understanding, and international friendship.
- Organization of Women in International Trade
Ports
California Ports:
- Port of Hueneme
- Port of Humboldt Bay
- Port of Long Beach
- Port of Los Angeles
- Port of Oakland
- Port of Redwood City
- Port of Sacramento
- Port of San Diego
- Port of San Francisco
- Port of Stockton
Search by port name or country for more information:
World Trade Centers
The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally.
World Trade Centers in California:
District Export Councils
District Export Councils are organizations of business leaders from local communities, appointed by various U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of and expertise in international business provides a source of professional advice for their region’s local firms.