IMPACT BY NETWORK

North Carolina

National Drug Source grows their business through exporting

National Drug Source, Inc. (NDS) has helped healthcare partners procure thousands of healthcare products from a secure supply chain at competitive prices since 1998 and internationally since 2004. Clients Jason and Ethel Torres credited the SBTDC with helping them achieve a significant impact in 2021, including $1.5 million in export sales increases and $500K in export credit insurance. Now almost 100% of their revenue comes from exports. NDS is the 9th SBA Exporter of the Year nominated by the SBTDC's International Business Development team. Photo: Ethel and Jason Torres proudly display their 2022 NC SBA Exporter of the Year award, flanked by George Neuenschwander (SBTDC) and Eileen Joyce (SBA).

National Drug Source grows their business through exporting

National Drug Source, Inc. (NDS) has helped healthcare partners procure thousands of healthcare products from a secure supply chain at competitive prices since 1998 and internationally since 2004. Clients Jason and Ethel Torres credited the SBTDC with helping them achieve a significant impact in 2021, including $1.5 million in export sales increases and $500K in export credit insurance. Now almost 100% of their revenue comes from exports. NDS is the 9th SBA Exporter of the Year nominated by the SBTDC's International Business Development team. Photo: Ethel and Jason Torres proudly display their 2022 NC SBA Exporter of the Year award, flanked by George Neuenschwander (SBTDC) and Eileen Joyce (SBA).

National Drug Source grows their business through exporting

National Drug Source, Inc. (NDS) has helped healthcare partners procure thousands of healthcare products from a secure supply chain at competitive prices since 1998 and internationally since 2004. Clients Jason and Ethel Torres credited the SBTDC with helping them achieve a significant impact in 2021, including $1.5 million in export sales increases and $500K in export credit insurance. Now almost 100% of their revenue comes from exports. NDS is the 9th SBA Exporter of the Year nominated by the SBTDC's International Business Development team. Photo: Ethel and Jason Torres proudly display their 2022 NC SBA Exporter of the Year award, flanked by George Neuenschwander (SBTDC) and Eileen Joyce (SBA).

National Drug Source grows their business through exporting

National Drug Source, Inc. (NDS) has helped healthcare partners procure thousands of healthcare products from a secure supply chain at competitive prices since 1998 and internationally since 2004. Clients Jason and Ethel Torres credited the SBTDC with helping them achieve a significant impact in 2021, including $1.5 million in export sales increases and $500K in export credit insurance. Now almost 100% of their revenue comes from exports. NDS is the 9th SBA Exporter of the Year nominated by the SBTDC's International Business Development team. Photo: Ethel and Jason Torres proudly display their 2022 NC SBA Exporter of the Year award, flanked by George Neuenschwander (SBTDC) and Eileen Joyce (SBA).

North Dakota

38%

of orders on the ShopND.com website have shipped to OUT-OF-STATE addresses. This e-commerce platform is available to all ND SBDC clients.

38%

of orders on the ShopND.com website have shipped to OUT-OF-STATE addresses. This e-commerce platform is available to all ND SBDC clients.

38%

of orders on the ShopND.com website have shipped to OUT-OF-STATE addresses. This e-commerce platform is available to all ND SBDC clients.

38%

of orders on the ShopND.com website have shipped to OUT-OF-STATE addresses. This e-commerce platform is available to all ND SBDC clients.

Ohio

Ohio SBDC Helps Ohio Businesses Go Global!

In 2022, Ohio SBDC assisted more than 500 Ohio businesses in selling goods and services in more than 120 countries worldwide. These same clients increased sales by more than $62 million over the prior year. One such client is Kirila Fire. With SBDC support, Kirila expanded from the Mahoning Valley to worldwide.

Ohio SBDC Helps Ohio Businesses Go Global!

In 2022, Ohio SBDC assisted more than 500 Ohio businesses in selling goods and services in more than 120 countries worldwide. These same clients increased sales by more than $62 million over the prior year. One such client is Kirila Fire. With SBDC support, Kirila expanded from the Mahoning Valley to worldwide.

Ohio SBDC Helps Ohio Businesses Go Global!

In 2022, Ohio SBDC assisted more than 500 Ohio businesses in selling goods and services in more than 120 countries worldwide. These same clients increased sales by more than $62 million over the prior year. One such client is Kirila Fire. With SBDC support, Kirila expanded from the Mahoning Valley to worldwide.

Ohio SBDC Helps Ohio Businesses Go Global!

In 2022, Ohio SBDC assisted more than 500 Ohio businesses in selling goods and services in more than 120 countries worldwide. These same clients increased sales by more than $62 million over the prior year. One such client is Kirila Fire. With SBDC support, Kirila expanded from the Mahoning Valley to worldwide.

Oklahoma

RPX Technologies Expands Into International Markets

Michael Fox, CEO of RPX, a company focused on aviation, construction, and first responder technology, reached out to the Oklahoma SBDC at Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development to pursue new global markets. Beginning with market entry research, the SBDC helped Fox contact potential Australian distributors to sell their optical technology used by emergency response teams. To prepare, Fox worked with the SBDC to gain information on resources pertaining to ITAR/EAR compliance. Summer of 2022, RPX finalized their deal with a distributor and attended a trade show in Australia to launch their product. "Thanks to the Oklahoma SBDC International Trade Center, we have been able to take our product beyond U.S. borders," said Fox.

RPX Technologies Expands Into International Markets

Michael Fox, CEO of RPX, a company focused on aviation, construction, and first responder technology, reached out to the Oklahoma SBDC at Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development to pursue new global markets. Beginning with market entry research, the SBDC helped Fox contact potential Australian distributors to sell their optical technology used by emergency response teams. To prepare, Fox worked with the SBDC to gain information on resources pertaining to ITAR/EAR compliance. Summer of 2022, RPX finalized their deal with a distributor and attended a trade show in Australia to launch their product. "Thanks to the Oklahoma SBDC International Trade Center, we have been able to take our product beyond U.S. borders," said Fox.

RPX Technologies Expands Into International Markets

Michael Fox, CEO of RPX, a company focused on aviation, construction, and first responder technology, reached out to the Oklahoma SBDC at Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development to pursue new global markets. Beginning with market entry research, the SBDC helped Fox contact potential Australian distributors to sell their optical technology used by emergency response teams. To prepare, Fox worked with the SBDC to gain information on resources pertaining to ITAR/EAR compliance. Summer of 2022, RPX finalized their deal with a distributor and attended a trade show in Australia to launch their product. "Thanks to the Oklahoma SBDC International Trade Center, we have been able to take our product beyond U.S. borders," said Fox.

RPX Technologies Expands Into International Markets

Michael Fox, CEO of RPX, a company focused on aviation, construction, and first responder technology, reached out to the Oklahoma SBDC at Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development to pursue new global markets. Beginning with market entry research, the SBDC helped Fox contact potential Australian distributors to sell their optical technology used by emergency response teams. To prepare, Fox worked with the SBDC to gain information on resources pertaining to ITAR/EAR compliance. Summer of 2022, RPX finalized their deal with a distributor and attended a trade show in Australia to launch their product. "Thanks to the Oklahoma SBDC International Trade Center, we have been able to take our product beyond U.S. borders," said Fox.

Oregon

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.

NEMILIS Global Strategy Group

When Michel Mouzong recognized a need for improved business infrastructure in the developing world, he reached out to the Oregon SBDC Network for assistance in founding NEMILIS Global Strategy Group. Since then, Michel has completed several training courses at the Portland SBDC and has taken advantage of specialty, no-cost advising with Oregon SBDC Network Global Trade Center experts in the areas of trade assistance, assessment, and trade-related resources.