Kansas

Pioneer Balloon Company, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, is a global company and has been manufacturing high quality balloons for more than 80 years. In June 2013, Pioneer Balloons began considering an international strategy and prioritized Brazil as its first market. In planning to open a new sales office and warehousing facility there, the company began by attending a trade show to announce its presence and find potential partners.

Now, overseas markets are critical to Pioneer Balloon’s business. With more than 50 percent of its sales from exporting, the company sees export growth as critical to its ability to expand, in addition to being instrumental in hiring and retaining of jobs in the United States.