NanoSonic Graduates from VALET Trade Accelerator Program

Giles County, VA – NanoSonic is one of the new graduates of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s VALET trade accelerator program. It was announced in July that eight companies from across Virginia had graduated from the program.

VALET stands for Virginia Leaders in Export Trade. According to VEDP, “VALET is a two-year international business acceleration program that offers resources provided by the Commonwealth [of Virginia] and professional services from private-sector partners. Following a very thorough evaluation process, only 25 companies per year are accepted into the VALET program.”

NanoSonic was originally accepted into the VALET program in 2019. They have spent the last two years participating in the program, which “provides participating companies with international sales plan development services, assistance from a team of experienced international service providers, international business meetings with potential partners, educational events, and customized market research.”

Read the press release about NanoSonic’s graduation from the VALET program here. Learn more about NanoSonic here.

Learn more about VEDP’s VALET program and international trade in Virginia here.

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