Also see: International Resources A-Z

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development's Office of International Trade and Investment (OITI) works with existing businesses to expand their international marketing efforts, as well as foster international manufacturing investments in the state. If you have any suggestions, or links you think would be useful, please contact Susan Rouch at 402-471-4668 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Government

• Nebraska Department of Economic Development
  - Or you can call: Susan Rouch (Lincoln) at 402-471-4668
  or Joe Chapuran (Omaha) at 402-658-1138
• U.S. Department of Commerce
  - Or you can call Meredith Bond in Omaha at 402-597-0193
• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - product import standards
  - Or you can call James Joholski in Washington, DC at 301-504-7527
• Nebraska Department of Agriculture
  - Or you can call Stan Garbacz in Lincoln at 402-471-4876 
• Nebraska Diplomats
  - Or you can call Lori Shaal in Lincoln at 402-471-4592
• U.S. Customs: Import-Export web page & Answers to Frequently Asked Customs Questions
  - Omaha Customs & Border Protection office: 402-341-0240
• Importing Foods  from http://www.foodsafety.gov/
• U.S. Tariff and Trade Data for a Specific Product
  - for assistance in using call the Omaha Customs office at 402-341-0240

International Bankers

• First National Bank of Omaha - International Trade Services 
  Lincoln: Laura Pedersen 402-323-5258
• Wells Fargo/HSBC Trade Bank
  Chicago: Russ Hofmann 312-845-4575
• Export Import Bank of the United States
  Chicago: Mark Klein 312-353-8073

International Attorneys

• David Gardels. -  Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP  
  (Omaha) at 402-964-5027
• Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather LLP
  Attn: John C. Miles
  (Lincoln) 402-474-6900
  http://www.clinewilliams.com/
• David A. Ludtke of Rembolt, Ludtke, Parker & Berger
  - (Lincoln) at 402-475-5100
• Keith Larsen of McGrath, North, Mullin & Kratz Offices
  (Omaha) at 402-341-3070

Credit Reporting Services

• Allied National Inc. - (credit reporting & int. debt collection)
  - Or you can call the Omaha office at 402-393-3477
• Graydon America - (credit reporting) - Or you can call (212) 385-9680 in New York

Product Compliance Testing

• NCCE - Nebraska Center for Excellence in Electronics
  - (Electromagnetic compatibility, Environmental, Safety and Compliance Testing
  to FCC, CE, Industry Canada, FDA, OSHA, SEMI and other international requirements)
  - NCEE Labs, 4740 Discovery Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521 - 402-472-5880

Transportation Companies

• Airborne Express
  Omaha: 800-247-2676
• Alliance International
  Omaha: 402 935-7834
• BAX Global
  Omaha: 402-344-0123 or 800-343-3494
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide
  Omaha: 402-697-6100 or 402-330-3046
• DHL Worldwide Air Express
  Omaha: 402-733-4888
• Federal Express
  1-800-463-3339 or 1-800-GO-FEDEX
• International Logistics
  Omaha: 402-895-7316
• Mark VII Transportation Services
  Papillion: 402-896-0901
• Phoenix International Freight Services
  Omaha: (402) 553-7322 or 800-408-0124
• Target Logistics (TLK Companies)
  Omaha: 402-457-7992 or 800-441-1927
• United Parcel Service
  Omaha: 402-457-5777 or 800-742-5877
• Werner Entreprises
  Omaha: (402) 895-6640
• Worldwide Cargo Services, Inc.
  Omaha: (402) 597-6373

Also see: International Resources A-Z