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02/22/2024
ODD Provides Eight Ohio Companies with International Business Opportunities
These export programs help Ohio companies enter new export markets
The Arab Health Exhibition and Conference took place in Dubai from Jan. 29 – Feb. 1, 2024; for the third year, the Ohio Department of Development (ODD) hosted eight innovative Ohio companies at the largest healthcare event in the Middle East. The conference offered an inside look at the future of healthcare with a focus on collective effort, patient-centered care and technology.
The eight Ohio companies showcased in the award-winning booth were:
- ACE Medical Company–Cincinnati, Ohio
- Bay Corporation–Westlake, Ohio
- Bertec–Columbus, Ohio
- General Sleep–Cleveland, Ohio
- Synapse Biomedical (SBI)–Oberlin, Ohio
- RE Cooling Tech (dba Three Firefighters LLC)– Lewis Center, Ohio
- Vesco–Columbus, Ohio, and
- WillowWood–Mt. Sterling, Ohio
Development provided international support to the businesses by preparing them for the potential for business-to-business meetings with decision-makers at Arab Health through their International Market Support Program. Funds from the Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion program were used to expand and enhance the companies’ presence at the show.
Development’s export programs assist Ohio companies with entering new export markets and increasing their exports. They also help businesses pay the wages of export-trained interns, reimburse companies for costs associated with exporting, provide in-market support for businesses, and maintain a network of export-focused advisors across the state.
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This year’s exhibit exceeded all expectations with companies achieving impressive sales and many inquiring about the Ohio Export Internship Program. The Ohio booth also won the coveted title of "Best In Show" for booths exceeding 36 square meters in the United States Pavilion.
