California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

 

California STEP goals are simple:

  • If you are exporting, we’d like to help you export more.
  • If you are not exporting, we’d like to help you get started.

California STEP can provide information on:

  • Opportunities to connect with overseas buyers
  • How to maximize marketing efforts through overseas trade shows

STEP helps small businesses by:

  • Supporting participation in foreign trade missions
  • Facilitating foreign trade shows and other export promotion activities.

Contact Us

Emily Desai
Deputy Director of International Affairs and Trade
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

​Mariana Guevara
International Trade Program Specialist
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
(916) 397-8085