With special emphasis on exports, the Office shall encourage businesses in the State to increase international trade activities by:
(1) channeling trade leads and providing a list of prescreened foreign intermediaries;
(2) providing informational and consultative services on the international trade process, including:
(i) market research and selection;
(ii) marketing techniques and risks;
(iii) foreign trade laws; and
(iv) the availability of private or public financing;
(3) developing publications to facilitate the exchange of information on products and services between businesses in the State and foreign businesses;
(4) initiating and organizing foreign trade missions to and from foreign countries and participating in trade fairs, in cooperation with local governments and the private sector;
(5) establishing an outreach program for small-sized and medium-sized businesses that have export potential to provide counseling and to use experienced private-sector exporters and other qualified persons; and
(6) assisting, as appropriate, with acquisition of export-related financing through the Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority and federal, local, or private programs.