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?

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More than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is outside of the U.S.

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In the last 20 years, U.S. exports have increased to $2 trillion

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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

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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)

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Objective: Ensure that your company finds an overseas business partner/buyer/agent/distributor

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Pre-screened meeting schedule with prospective business partners arranged for you before you travel overseas

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Full support of Commercial Service trade specialists before, during, and after your meetings

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Assistance with local travel, hotels, interpreter service, and clerical support

International Company Profile

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Background Check on Potential Partner)

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Detailed background/financial information on a specific foreign company

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Information gathered either from publicly available sources (anonymously) or from the foreign company, with its cooperation

Single Company Promotion

(Product Launch/Splash Event)

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Launch and promote your product/company in a new overseas market

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We work with your company to develop a customized event: Reception / Dinner, Presentations, Networking

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We assist with all logistics, invitation lists, press releases, etc.

Advocacy for Overseas Projects

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Levels the playing field for U.S. companies bidding on international projects

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Advances opportunities for U.S. exporters bidding on public-sector contracts with overseas governments

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Commercial Service Liaisons at World Bank, ADB, AFDB, IADB, EBRD

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Examples include ports, power plants, electricity networks, aircraft, etc.

Additional U.S. Government Resources

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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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Coming Soon to Silicon Valley

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Small Business Administration

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Export-Import Bank

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U.S. Trade and Development Agency Overseas Private Investment Corporation Bureau of Industry and Security

IPR Resources

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Free Legal Consultations on Exporting:

http://www.exportlegal.org/ELAN_Services.html

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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

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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