Connecting Buyers and Sellers—experienced trade specialists in Alaska and state trade representatives abroad locate overseas buyers and help overseas buyers connect with Alaskan suppliers.

Overseas Representation—the division maintains active trade representation in Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Taipei, Taiwan; and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin.

Trade Missions, Outbound and Inbound—ITMD leads business missions to and from targeted markets and arranges seminars, presentations and one-on-one meetings with potential customers.

Trade Shows—the division promotes Alaska products and services at major trade and catalog shows, and assists Alaska companies to follow up on leads generated by trade show participation.

Web Site—information on Alaska's top export markets is continually updated and posted on the division's web site. A variety of division publications is accessible by visitors to the site. In addition, the site provides linkages to public and private sector trade organizations.

Newsletters—the division produces and distributes a regular series of reports that provide information and analysis on trade opportunities, market conditions, currency and commodity price movements and other developments with potential impact on Alaska exports.

Trade Seminars—ITMD presents seminars designed to help Alaska firms gain the information and technical expertise necessary to conduct international business and more effectively compete in the global marketplace.

Customized Reports—In response to requests from the private sector, the division prepares customized reports on specific market opportunities.

Opening Doors—In Alaska's major export markets, an introduction by government can play an important role in fostering successful business relationships.

Advocating for Alaskans—ITMD acts as a liaison and advocate in foreign markets, finds information on policies and procedures, and works to resolve difficulties that can arise when doing business in an unfamiliar environment.

Investment Promotion—The division promotes investment in Alaska development projects through government-to-government contacts as well as contacts with private sector companies.

Multiplying Opportunities—In order to better serve the state's trade community, the division is co-located with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Alaska Export Assistance Center, bringing Alaskans the resources of both state and federal governments.

ITMD also works closely with private trade organizations such as World Trade Center Alaska and the Export Council of Alaska, and industry organizations such as the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and the Resource Development Council.

Outreach—Through participation at trade shows and advertisements in industry journals, the division works to generate interest in Alaska by companies from targeted sectors.

Providing Answers—In response to information requests by companies, the division tailors customized reports designed to assist companies evaluate Alaska's strategic location.

Finding Partners—The division assists Alaska entrepreneurs and firms to identify potential investors for development projects.

Web Presence—Individuals or companies seeking information on carrying out film projects in Alaska receive information and direct links to Alaska film-related companies via the division's web site.

Outreach—The division participates in major film industry trade shows and places advertisements in leading trade journals to generate interest in Alaska as a location for film projects.