Deputy Under Secretary Diane Farrell to Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the Pacific Northwest Rural Export Center in Boise, Idaho

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, December 8, 2023
Contact: Office of Public Affairs
Email: publicaffairs@trade.gov
Phone: 202-482-3809

WASHINGTON - On Monday, December 11, 2023, Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Diane Farrell will join federal, state and local dignitaries and representatives for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the International Trade Administration’s (ITA) Pacific Northwest Rural Export Center at the U.S. Commercial Service office in Boise, Idaho. The new center will support rural businesses across seven states (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Northern California) to bring local products and services to markets worldwide, creating jobs and opportunities for rural underserved communities. 

ITA’s U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to helping American businesses, large and small, succeed internationally through exports and is comprised of a global network of experienced trade professionals in more than 100 locations throughout the United States and more than 80 U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. ITA’s Rural Export Centers, along with its Global Diversity Export Initiative, collaborate with state, local and tribal governments, economic development organizations, and community leaders to bring export assistance to this diverse array of businesses. 

At the grand opening ceremony, Deputy Under Secretary Farrell will present U.S. Department of Commerce Export Achievement Certificates to two Idaho businesses in recognition of their success in exporting to new international markets: Rekluse, a Boise company founded in 2002 specializing in performance clutch technology products that improve riding experiences for power sports enthusiasts worldwide, and Hamilton Manufacturing Inc. of Twin Falls, a woman-owned business producing the highest quality products in the erosion control, dust control, and insulation industries for over 60 years. 

Later in the day, Deputy Under Secretary Farrell will meet with the Idaho District Export Council to discuss issues of trade and regional exports. She will also tour two U.S. Commercial Service-Boise client sites, the National Interagency Fire Center and Aviation Specialties Unlimited.  

About the International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is the premier resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. Operating in more than 100 U.S. locations and 80 markets worldwide, ITA promotes trade and investment, assists U.S. businesses and workers to export and expand globally, and ensures fair trade and compliance by enforcing U.S. trade laws and agreements. For more information on ITA, visit www.trade.gov.