ITC Webinar: Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program

Presented by Riccardo Navon, Trade Specialist – Europe – Office of Trade & Investment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

The Illinois Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) administers the Illinois State Trade and Export Program (ISTEP) program which provides Illinois’ small businesses with both financial and technical assistance to increase their exports. The ISTEP program includes 5 options for Illinois’ companies to grow their export sales:

• Group Trade Missions
• Individual Foreign Market Sales Missions
• Product Compliance
• Website Localization
• EXIM Bank: Export Credit Insurance

This webinar will discuss the ISTEP program, the purpose & impact of the program, and answer any questions you may have.

The webinar will be approximately 30-40 minutes of presentation time, followed by Q&A. Participants will be able to ask questions in the chat box, which will be addressed at the end of the presentation, moderated by a member of our team.

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 2-3 PM

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jxv60fG4RTaodMgAADBmxw 
*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: this webinar will be recorded and may be shared publicly. By registering for this webinar, you understand that your questions or comments shared during the webinar will be recorded and shared in a public domain.

Riccardo Navon is an accomplished international trade and marketing professional with decades of experience in strategic marketing, global sales, operations, and procurement. Currently serving as an International Trade Specialist at DCEO in Chicago, he has a strong track record of driving business growth, managing international teams, and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries. Riccardo has held leadership roles in the private sector both in Europe and the US, contributing to business expansion, restructuring initiatives, and the successful execution of cross-border projects.