STEP 13 Introduction

September 25, 2025
Webinar
10:00am

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is specifically designed to help small businesses in North Carolina fund costs associated with international trade. Qualifying exporters are eligible for up to $12,000 in reimbursements for international business building activities. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina with the next round of STEP funding. STEP 13 will run from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026.

This webinar is designed for North Carolina exporters to not only understand eligibility for funding through the STEP program, but more specifically about utilizing the current program, STEP 13.

The following topics will be addressed:

  • Eligibility
  • Application Process
  • Offerings
  • SBA Rules Surrounding the Program
  • Reimbursement Process

Whether you are new to STEP or have used STEP funding in the past, this webinar will provide valuable information in navigating and taking advantage of the current STEP 13 reimbursement program for international business building activities.

 

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Cheryl Mauro

Cheryl Mauro

STEP Program Manager