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Member Surveys

2025 Survey
The2025 SIDO survey was distributed electronically and received responses from July – October 2024. Complete or mostly complete responses were received from 46 states and Puerto Rico.

2024 Survey
The 2024 survey collected responses from all 50 states, Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. It highlights best practices in trade promotion, budgetary changes, and key areas of cooperation between state and federal partners.

2023 Survey
The 2023 SIDO survey gathered insights from international trade officials in 46 states, American Samoa, and Guam. It covers challenges in trade development, staffing capacities, and emerging trends for supporting U.S. exports and foreign direct investment.

2022 Survey
The 2022 SIDO survey collected responses from 47 states and Puerto Rico. It explores the challenges state trade offices face, including staffing, budget concerns, and trade promotion services, along with trends in export development.
STEP Grant Program
STEP Forms
STEP 12 Training Resources
STEP Training Schedule
October 31, 2024 | Introduction and Understanding the Forms |
November 14, 2024 | Internal Controls – Day to Day Management |
November 21, 2024 | Compliance Reporting |
December 5, 2024 | Grant Closeout and Audit Prep |
February 13, 2024 | Strategic Planning — Components of the Application |
TBD March 2025 | STEP 13 NOFO |