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products and services required by the Department.
The Division also provides mailroom services, mon-
itors the use of Departmental motor vehicles, and
maintains liaison with building management on
upkeep of grounds and facilities. Requests for pro-
posals and contract awards are reviewed by the
Division for compliance with State purchasing reg-
ulations. Additionally the Division coordinates data
and word processing, operates the Department's
central computer, and carries out Labor Market
Information functions.

DIVISION OF BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT

James Peiffer, Director

217 E. Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-6988

Through an aggressive marketing program, the
Division of Business Development secures new eco-
nomic activity for the State. The Division advises
and assists business and industry on plant location
and expansion. It offers particular expertise in such
matters as sites, buildings, labor, industrial training,
taxes, and financing.

NATIONAL MARKETING
Herbert Thweatt, Manager 333-6970

MARKETING RESOURCES
Vacancy, Manager 333-6980

MARYLAND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
CENTER

Susan Sanabria, Manager 333-6975

Within the Division of Business Development,
the Maryland Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
informs business and industry about State pro-
grams and services. The Center provides the busi-
ness community with a direct point of contact with
State government and offers professional help for
companies seeking to expand in Maryland. The
Center also serves as an advocate for business in
dealing with government-related issues and prob-
lems.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CENTER

Elliott Rittenhouse,Dtrawr 333-6996

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT

Vacancy, Director 333-6985

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MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION

Eric Feldmann, Director

World Trade Center, Suite 752
401 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-8180

The Maryland International Division (MID) di-
rects and coordinates the State's efforts to promote
international business development. The goal is to
expand job and income opportunities through in-
ternational trade, commerce and reverse investment
programs. The Division was created by the Secre-
tary of Economic and Employment Development
and funded by the General Assembly in 1988.

The Division helps Maryland firms sell their
products and services in the international market-
place. It also encourages foreign companies to lo-
cate new international business enterprises in
Maryland and to retain or expand such enterprises
here. The Division coordinates its work with fed-
eral, State and local agencies. State international
marketing activities are coordinated and imple-
mented by the Division under the authority of the
Governor and the Governor's International Cabi-
net.

Within the Division are the Office of Interna-
tional Trade and the Office of International Busi-
ness Development.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Harold R. Zassenhaus, Executive Director

World Trade Center, Suite 752
401 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202 333-4295

The Office of International Trade was created in
1985 to promote international trade opportunities
and activities for the citizens of Maryland (Chapter
119, Acts of 1985). To achieve that end, the Office
strives to increase public awareness of international
trade options, provides technical assistance to busi-
nesses seeking overseas markets, and helps export
businesses increase sales to existing markets or de-
velop new ones. The Office works with other State
agencies, local economic development offices, uni-
versities, federal and quasi-federal agencies, and
trade associations to expand the international trade
assistance available to the Maryland business com-
munity.

An outreach program for firms with export po-
tential is provided by the Office along with in-depth
counseling and market information tailored to the
particular needs of each firm. The Office issues
publications on techniques of international trade
and services available to improve that trade.
Monthly the Office newsletter informs Maryland
businesses of market trends and international mar-