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ITTA
is based in the nation’s capital to take advantage of a unique and
comprehensive network of business, government, academic and technology
resources. No other place in the country is more suited to the efficient
promotion, identification and development of relationships for
technology transfer and international teaming arrangements. Here, small
businesses and research and development centers, international financing
organizations, multinational corporations and foreign governments work
together on a daily basis. ITTA has developed unique and longstanding
access to the following networks of people, information, and expertise:
INTERNATIONAL
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The
World Bank Group, including the Foreign Investment Advisory
Service (FIAS)
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International
Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Foreign
Embassies
NATIONAL
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U.S.
government agencies, including the Departments of State, Commerce,
Defense and Energy, Export-Import Bank, Overseas Private
Investment Corporation, National Science Foundation, and federal
laboratories.
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Major
U.S. trade associations. Almost all have Washington offices.
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Scientific
and academic research consortia.
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Major
U.S. corporations. Almost all have Washington offices, with staff
expertise dedicated to obtaining international corporate
objectives.
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Major
news agencies. Most international, national, regional, local, and
specialized trade press have Washington headquarters or bureaus.
REGIONAL
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The
National Governors Association
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The
National Association of State Development Agencies
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Washington
offices of U.S. States
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Economic
development staff within each Congressional office, which maintain
personal contacts with the businesses based in their districts.
LOCAL
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The
National League of Cities
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Sister
Cities International
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National
Conference of Mayors
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