5-28-14-1. “Fund”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “fund” refers to the trade promotion fund established by section 6 of this chapter. As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

5-28-14-10. Policies and Guidelines

Sec. 10. The corporation may adopt policies and guidelines to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

5-28-14-2. “Small Business Concern”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “small business concern” means a small business concern as defined in 15 U.S.C. 632. As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

5-28-14-3. “Trade Mission”

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “trade mission” means a planned tour of business locations, all of which are: (1) located in or outside the United States; and (2) recommended by: (A) the United States Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service; (B) the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service; or (C) the […]

5-28-14-4. “Trade Show”

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “trade show” means an exhibition, an exposition, or a fair: (1) located in or outside the United States; and (2) recommended by: (A) the United States Department of Commerce Foreign Commercial Service; or (B) the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service. As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

5-28-14-5. Corporation’s Duties

Sec. 5. (a) The corporation shall promote the participation of small business concerns in trade shows and trade missions. (b) Before promoting participation in trade shows and trade missions, the corporation must: (1) conduct market research to determine the presence and extent of overseas markets for Indiana small business concerns; and (2) determine the market […]

5-28-14-6. Trade Promotion Fund

Sec. 6. (a) The trade promotion fund is established within the state treasury as a dedicated fund. Money in the fund must be spent by the corporation exclusively for the purposes described in this chapter. (b) The fund consists of appropriations from the general assembly. (c) The corporation shall administer the fund. The following may […]

5-28-14-7. Reimbursement for Booth Rental Fees

Sec. 7. The corporation may provide financial assistance to a small business concern by reimbursing the small business concern solely for booth rental fees related to its participation in a trade show or trade mission. As added by P.L.4-2005, SEC.34.

5-28-14-8. Reimbursement Limitations and Amount

Sec. 8. (a) Reimbursement for booth rental fees incurred by a small business concern under section 7 of this chapter for participation in one (1) trade show or trade mission may not exceed the lesser of: (1) five thousand dollars ($5,000); or (2) the amount determined in subsection (b). (b) The amount to be used […]

5-28-14-9. Qualification for Assistance

Sec. 9. To qualify for financial assistance under this chapter, a small business concern must: (1) apply to the corporation for approval to participate in a trade show or trade mission in the form and by the time specified by the corporation; (2) establish to the satisfaction of the corporation that participation in the trade […]