Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 261 - Economic Development Authority
Part IV - Business Development Division
Chapter 72 - Iowa Export Trade Assistance Program
Rule 261-72.3 - Eligible Applicants
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
The export trade assistance program is available to Iowa firms either producing or adding value to products, or both, or providing exportable services in the state of Iowa. To be eligible to receive trade assistance, applicants must meet all five of the following criteria:
1. Be an entity employing fewer than 500 individuals, 75 percent or more of whom are employed within the state of Iowa,
2. Exhibit products or services or samples of Iowa manufactured, processed or value-added products or agricultural commodities in conjunction with an international trade show or trade mission,
3. Have at least one full-time employee or sales representative participate in the trade show or participate in the trade mission,
4. Provide proof of deposit or executed payment agreement for a trade show, or payment of the trade mission participation fee, and
5. Be considered by the authority as compliant with past ETAP contractual agreements.
