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UTSA’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER LAUNCHED THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

UTSA’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER LAUNCHED THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACCELERATOR

San Antonio, TX (October 19, 2011) – The University of Texas at San Antonio’s International Trade Center launched last week the Texas International Business Accelerator (TIBA). The TIBA offers two programs: Programa Exporta (for foreign companies that want to introduce their products in the US) and Programa Invierte (for foreign investors who want to open a business in Texas).

“We have been fine-tuning this program for months and it’s tremendously exciting to officially launch it. We have an expert in-house team of experienced consultants that have helped hundreds of companies to invest in Texas and/or introduce their products in the US. We are looking forward to keep doing this through the Texas International Business Accelerator,” said Jaime Martinez, Sr. International Business Consultant.

For more information about the Texas International Business Accelerator and its Programa Exporta and Programa Invierte, please visit www.texastrade.org/tiba.

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About the International Trade Center
The International Trade Center at UTSA The International Trade Center at UTSA is the largest and most successful trade assistance organization in the state of Texas. It helps companies become globally competitive through technical trade consulting, customized market research and innovative training programs.

Note: To receive more information or schedule an interview with a TIBA representative, please contact Alberto Rodriguez-Baez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call to (210) 458-2470.

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Boerne Business Monthly Volume 4, Issue 5, Page 26 November 2011
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