(a) The Office shall encourage and facilitate regional efforts to develop local and regional international trade programs and expertise, consistent with other State efforts, through:
(1) technical assistance; and
(2) matching grants to public or private regional entities.
(b) The Office shall encourage the location of new international industrial or commercial enterprises in the State, in cooperation with local governments and other entities.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Secretary of Commerce and Department of Commerce
Title 3 - Economic Development and Business Resources
Subtitle 3 - Office of International Trade
Section 3-301 - "Office" Defined
Section 3-302 - Established; Purpose
Section 3-303 - Contract and Grant Authority
Section 3-304 - International Trade Activity
Section 3-305 - Trade and Venture Transactions
Section 3-306 - Agency Coordination
Section 3-307 - Regional and Local Initiatives