The Office of International Marketing connects Virginia businesses with
export opportunities. Our mission is to promote Virginia’s portfolio of
high-quality and high-value agricultural products to a discerning global audience through
innovative and memorable experiences. We help Virginia agriculture, food, beverage, seafood,
animal health, and forest-product businesses expand into international markets by
identifying buyers, navigating export requirements, and organizing trade show opportunities.
- Trade shows and trade missions: Leading the development, design, and
execution of exhibition space at impactful trade events on behalf of Virginia companies
- Market research and campaign development: Identifying opportunities and
strategic partners for brand promotion, sales, and funding sources
- Match-making with vetted buyers and agents: Connecting Virginia
companies to industry representatives ready to buy new products
- Media and ad campaigns: Creating promotional material, graphic design,
visual imagery and press releases, and planning media outreach
Learn from experts specific to your industry or desired export region.
Find details on upcoming International Marketing events according to industry.
London, UK
London Craft Beer Festival
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: July 17 - 18, 2026
Visit London Craft
Beer
Festival 2026 to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Berlin, Germany
Bar Convent Berlin
Date: October 12 - 14, 2026
Visit Bar
Convent
Berlin to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virgina, USA
Virginia Wine Inbound Mission
Event Type: Reverse Trade Mission
Date: October 27 - 29, 2026
Contact: Brooke Castro
Email: brooke.castro@vdacs.virginia.gov
Paris, France
Vinexpo Wine Paris
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: February 15 - 17, 2027
Visit Wine
Paris to learn more.
Contact: Gretchen Clark
Email: gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
London, UK
Whisky Live London
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: March 19 - 20, 2027
Visit Whisky
Live and Fine
Spirits London to learn more.
Contact: Pauline Evins
Email: pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
The Office of International Marketing (OIM) has expert resources and a global network of
trade representatives ready to assist Virginia businesses. We also partner with
organizations like the Southern United States Trade Association, Virginia Economic
Development Partnership (VEDP), and American Hardwood Export Council, as well as a variety
of commodity export associations.
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Regions and Countries with Global Trade
Representatives
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| Canada |
Hong Kong |
Middle East |
| China |
India |
Southeast Asia |
| Europe |
Mexico |
United Kingdom |
Contact the Office of International Marketing team with questions about exporting.
Jesse Phillips,
Director of International Marketing
804-225-4572
jesse.phillips@vdacs.virginia.gov
Gretchen Clark,
International Marketing Specialist
(wine, spirits, animal health and nutrition)
804-786-3162
gretchen.clark@vdacs.virginia.gov
Pauline Evins,
International Project Coordinator
(beer, food and beverage, forestry)
804-786-3953
pauline.evins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Brooke Castro,
Administrative Assistant
804-786-0577
brooke.castro@vdacs.virginia.gov