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Export SBDC Specializes in…

The Export SBDC at World Trade Center San Diego (WTC), an affiliate of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, works to cultivate a pipeline of export-ready firms, maximize foreign investment opportunities, and enhance the San Diego region’s global brand and identity.

WTC’s flagship export assistance program, MetroConnect, equips San Diego-based small- and medium-sized enterprises with a suite of financial and programmatic resources – to expand their international sales and reach. In addition to MetroConnect, WTC provides assistance to small businesses that currently export or are looking to become export-ready.

Export assistance, a specialty of the Export SBDC at the World Trade Center San Diego

Export Assistance

Our center can take your business through this process to add customers and diversity revenue.

Foreign investment, a specialty of Export SBDC at the World Trade Center San Diego

Foreign Investment

We can help you unearth new sources of investing, funding, and capital.

Metro Connect, a specialty of the Export SBDC at the World Trade Center San Diego

MetroConnect

This flagship program of the World Trade Center gives businesses a way to engage globally.

Assistance Available in the Following Languages

We strive to offer SBDC services in languages that will best serve our clients in the San Diego and Imperial region.

Consulting Areas at Export SBDC

Our export center’s consulting specialities offer a wide variety of services to help you gain knowledge and achieve success in areas ranging from business planning and operations to management and funding.

Our Clients Say

Our Team at Export SBDC

Our specialty center team is dedicated to empowering your small business.

Our business advisors at the Export SBDC at the World Trade Center San Diego are highly skilled in their fields and industries as well as knowledgeable in specific business topics.

Javier De Leon

Javier De Leon

Business Advisor

Javier De Leon is a Senior Manager at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC),...

Lucas Coleman, Export SBDC at World Trade Center

Lucas Coleman

Director of the Export SBDC

Supply chain management, global e-commerce, international business law

Simona Racek

Simona Racek

International Expansion Advisor

Export-related financing & government export grants, bilingual in English & Romanian

Sophia Antonopoulos

Sophia Antonopoulos

Coordinator

I'm a versatile and dedicated professional with a background in business development, strategic cons...

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Since 2022, the San Diego & Imperial SBDC has helped strengthen small businesses in our region create more than a $2.64 billion economic impact including:

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Export SBDC at World Trade Center San Diego Location

The Export SBDC is located in San Diego within the World Trade Center.

Due to precautionary measures, no in-person appointments are occurring or being scheduled. One-on-one appointments online or via phone are being provided during this time. Reach out to schedule your appointment.

San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
1100 Market St, Ste 438
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-8484
LC@sandiegobusiness.org

Sponsors

We are grateful to the sponsors who have continued to support SBDC programs and entrepreneurs across San Diego and Imperial counties.

Workshops & Trainings

The SBDC offers training workshops on topics such as starting your business, financing your business, operations, marketing, and much more.