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Learn how to leverage the U.S. Commercial Service's resources for successful exporting, navigate global markets, and connect with overseas partners. Gain insights on trade counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, advocacy, and more. Explore services like Gold Key Matchmaking, Company Profile checks, Product Launch Events, and Advocacy for Overseas Projects. Access additional government resources and IPR support. Discover success stories and upcoming events. Take your business global with expert guidance!
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Export Opportunities and Resources for U.S. Companies Shannon Fraser U.S. Commercial Service – Silicon Valley December 16, 2014 Santa Clara Valley IEEE PSES Meeting
Why Export? • More than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is outside of the U.S. • In the last 20 years, U.S. exports have increased to $2 trillion • Exports translate into more U.S. jobs and higher wages
Our Domestic Network: Over 100 Offices in the U.S.
U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center - Silicon Valley • Start here for: • Trade Counseling • Market Intelligence • Business Matchmaking • Commercial Advocacy • Any Export Questions
Common Exporting Questions • How can I be sure Brazil will accept the testing that has been done on my product? • How can I protect my intellectual property abroad? • Does my product qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a FTA? • Can you help me find an in-country attorney to review my contract? • I want to open a sales office in Vietnam, what’s required? • Can I export to Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, etc.? • My buyer never paid me. Help! • My company is bidding on a port development project in Morocco. What support can the USG provide?
Gold Key Matching Service(B2B Matchmaking Program) • Objective: Ensure that your company finds an overseas business partner/buyer/agent/distributor • Pre-screened meeting schedule with prospective business partners arranged for you before you travel overseas • Full support of Commercial Service trade specialists before, during, and after your meetings • Assistance with local travel, hotels, interpreter service, and clerical support
International Company Profile(Background Check on Potential Partner) • Detailed background/financial information on a specific foreign company • Information gathered either from publicly available sources (anonymously) or from the foreign company, with its cooperation
Single Company Promotion(Product Launch/Splash Event) • Launch and promote your product/company in a new overseas market • We work with your company to develop a customized event: Reception / Dinner, Presentations, Networking • We assist with all logistics, invitation lists, press releases, etc.
Advocacy for Overseas Projects • Levels the playing field for U.S. companies bidding on international projects • Advances opportunities for U.S. exporters bidding on public-sector contracts with overseas governments • Commercial Service Liaisons at World Bank, ADB, AFDB, IADB, EBRD • Examples include ports, power plants, electricity networks, aircraft, etc.
Additional U.S. Government Resources • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office • Coming Soon to Silicon Valley • Small Business Administration • Export-Import Bank • U.S. Trade and Development Agency • Overseas Private Investment Corporation • Bureau of Industry and Security
IPR Resources • Free Legal Consultations on Exporting: http://www.exportlegal.org/ELAN_Services.html • StopFakeshttp://www.stopfakes.gov/ • Toolkits: Brazil, Brunei, China, Croatia, Egypt, European Union, Ghana, India, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
DGM: Sustainable Solutions: February 9-11, Santa Clara Convention Center • Panel Sessions on Energy, IT, Software, Transportation, Water, Land-Use, Urbanization • Technical Sessions on International Business Development, Regulations, Standards, Financing, IP Protection • Pre-Arranged 1:1 Meetings with U.S. Embassy Commercial Diplomats from Asia, Middle East, Africa, Western Hemisphere, and Europe • Networking Receptions and Exhibit Hall • International Delegations • Program Agenda: http://export.gov/california/sustainablesolutions/agenda/detailedagenda079284.asp • Confirmed Speakers To Date: http://export.gov/california/sustainablesolutions/presenters/index.asp
Success Stories From Our Clients:Nordic Naturals:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMSNoi0gqPcTate Snyder Kimsey Architects:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFOe2QeXaYJohnny Rockets:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfhr7Kj7jnYSylvan Source:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJhAeCmzbjgOrange Guard:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ecu0PBl8U
Thank you! Shannon Fraser U.S. Commercial Service-Silicon Valley Shannon.Fraser@trade.gov 408-535-2757 www.export.gov