World trade is increasingly important to the overall health of our economy, as well as to the growth and competitiveness of U.S. companies.

• Nationally, exports account for 30 percent of our economy's total output, and it is estimated that 90 percent of future business growth will be derived from international trade.

• Worker productivity is up to 20 percent higher at exporting firms than at comparable non-exporting firms.

• Exporting businesses are 9 percent less likely to shut down than comparable non-exporting businesses.

• From 1993 to 1998, exports of the Green Bay area businesses increased 67.5 percnet, far exceeding domestic economic growth.

For more information about IDP, call Fred Monique, program manager, at 920-496-2118 or e-mail monique@titletown.org.