Press Release: MDCP Grant

African Chamber of Commerce Applies for MDCP Grant

The overall vision of the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest is to increase trade and investment relationships between businesses in Africa and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The African chamber of Commerce is applying for the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) grant to assist the following companies in expanding and increasing their business in Africa:

1. All Ocean Services
2. Maverick International
3. Hydro volts
4. Scafco Grain Systems Co.

The MDCP awards include financial and technical assistance from the International Trade Administration (ITA) to support projects that enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. industries. An MDCP award establishes a partnership between the ITA and non-profit industry groups, such as trade associations and chambers of commerce. Such groups are particularly effective in reaching small- and medium-sized enterprises. The MDCP is an organization that helps U.S. firms to be more competitive through exporting to other countries.