In an increasingly interconnected world, expanding business operations globally can yield exceptional results for small businesses. The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (MEC), a grant program offered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), assists Georgia-based companies with critical tools to fuel their growth in international markets – one small grant at a time.
“We found that from the $50,000 that we provided to this reimbursement grant, more than 3 million in export sales were supported. That’s remarkable from just 10 companies each receiving $5,000 each,” said Stefan Harrigan, Manager of Global Business Development at MAC, at the Metro Export Challenge Pitch Day, according to Global Atlanta’s coverage of the event.
Supported by a network of economic development partners, the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge stands as one of the region’s largest and most impactful economic development programs, enabling businesses to expand and thrive in global markets…