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The World is Open
for Your Business.
Let the U.S. Commercial Service
connect you to a world of opportunity.
Lana Lennberg
Senior International Trade Specialist
Denver, CO U.S. Export Assistance Center
U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the
International Trade Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, and is an agency of the
United States government.
Our mission:
– To promote the export of U.S. goods & services
– To represent U.S. business interests internationally
– To help U.S. businesses find qualified international
partners
Let Us Help You Export.
Our Global Network
www.export.gov
 Trade specialists in over 100 U.S. cities
 150+ offices in US Embassies and Consulates in 70+ countries
worldwide
 Sector-specific teams
 Regional teams
– 20 industry sector and regional teams
– Including franchising and education
We Work with You to Connect Your Company with
the Right Opportunities Abroad.
Our experienced trade professionals help you enter international
markets in the most efficient, targeted way. We assess your export
potential, understand your needs, and provide the right mix of U.S.
Commercial Service capabilities to achieve your exporting goals.
U.S. Commercial Service Business Approach
Assess
Export
Readiness
Identify Key
Markets
Determine
Sales
Potential
Overcome Challenges
Implement
Export Plan
Our Proven Expertise Makes Doing Business
Internationally Easier.
Looking to make your first export sale? Expanding to
additional international markets? We have the
expertise you need to tap into lucrative opportunities
and increase your bottom line.
I.
Trade Counseling. Get the information and advice
you need to succeed.
II. Market Intelligence. Target the best trade
opportunities.
III. Business Matchmaking. Connect with the right
partners and prospects.
IV. Commercial Diplomacy. Ensure your products and
services have the best possible prospects for
success in international markets.
Proven Expertise: I. Trade Counseling
Get the information and advice you need to succeed.
 Planning and Strategy.
 Legal and Regulatory Issues.
– Export licensing, standards, certification
requirements, IP and legal considerations
 Documentation and Product
Requirements.
– Electronic documentation filing, certificates
of origin, tariff rates and import fees;
Schedule B and HS number advice.
 Trade Problems.
– Foreign customs-related, trade barriers,
unfair bidding practices
Export Counseling Meeting - France
Proven Expertise: II. Market Intelligence
Target the best trade opportunities.
 Country Commercial Guides
 Customized Market Research
 Background Reports
 Trade Data and Analysis
 Partner Searches
 Webinars / Seminars
 Trade Missions
http://export.gov/trademissions/
Market Research Reports
http://export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp
Proven Expertise: III. Business Matchmaking
Connect with the right partners and prospects.
 Trade Shows
– International Buyer Program domestic shows and Certified Trade
Fairs overseas.
 In-Country Promotions
– CNUSA and local language web promotions.
 Gold Key Service
 International Partner Search
 Reverse Trade Missions
Gold Key Service
 Customized market and industry briefings with our trade specialists
 Timely and relevant market research
 Appointments with prospective trade partners in key industry sectors
 Post-meeting debriefing with our trade specialists and assistance in
developing appropriate follow-up strategies
 Help with travel, accommodations, interpreter service, and clerical
support
Proven Expertise: IV. Commercial Diplomacy
Utilize our government to government expertise.
 Buyer, bidding or tendering agency a state-owned entity?
 Advocacy Services
 Market Access Services
Contact us today
to connect with a world of opportunity.
www.export.gov