Earmark - International Competitiveness Program

Agency:		Department of Commerce
Bureau:		International Trade Administration
Account:		Operations and administration (13-1250)
Certifying Official:		Director for Financial Management
Contact Information:		http://WWW.DOC.GOV 202-482-4883

International Competitiveness Program

1 recipient will receive $493,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 3174

Description: The Center for Global Competitiveness (CGC) provides market assistance to small businesses in the ten county area of Western Pennsylvania. CGS's mission is to assist small business to compete in the global economy by targeting new market opportunities domestically and internationally. The CGC services include individual market consulting, trade event organization, a low interest load fund, educational programs, global resources hub, referrals, time information on market trends and a monthly international business bulletin.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Center for Global Competitiveness	$493		Public Educational Institution	P.O. Box 600 Saint Francis Univ Loretto, PA

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: H.R. 108-792

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: Manufacturing and Services.'Of the amounts provided under this heading, the conference agreement includes ... and $500,000 for the continuation of the international competitiveness program.

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007