Transcript Presentation
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
Our Global Network
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 My buyer never paid me. Help!
support can the USG provide?
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s required?
Can I export to Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Somalia, etc.?
My company is bidding on a port development project in Morocco. What
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
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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
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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
StopFakes
http://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=NMSNoi0gqPc
Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCFOe2QeXaY
Johnny Rockets:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfhr7Kj7jnY
Sylvan Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJhAeCmzbjg
Orange Guard:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1ecu0PBl8U
Thank you!
Shannon Fraser U.S. Commercial Service-Silicon Valley [email protected]
408-535-2757 www.export.gov