CDDC encourages County Durham businesses - whatever their size - to actively seek new business opportunities.

To help achieve this CDDC works in partnership with a number of other organisations such as the North East Chamber of Commerce and One NorthEast to provide the best possible assistance.

This often includes basic export advice, arranging overseas trade missions, trips to international exhibition and bringing overseas trade delegations to County Durham.

Our network of overseas contacts also provides excellent links into new markets for local companies wishing to broaden their trading horizons.

We also work closely with our partner organisations to help identify and match opportunities for joint ventures and strategic alliances, from simple sales agencies to complex manufacturing and distribution agreements.

If you are interested in hearing how we can help your business seek out new opportunities in overseas trade click here.