U.S. Commercial Service – resources for going global January 2015
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in more than 75 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets.
The Commercial Service, along with other U.S. Government agencies, organize and support a broad range of events for U.S. businesses interested in selling their products and services overseas. These events include webinars and seminars on the fundamentals of exporting; counseling and other support at U.S. and international trade shows, recruitment of foreign buyer delegations to U.S. trade shows, and trade missions of U.S. delegates to foreign markets for one-on-one meetings with potential customers and partners. Click here for a Searchable List of Commercial Service supported Trade Events.
Trade Shows
Trade shows in the United States and abroad can help U.S. companies — especially those new to the export market — expand their reach to potential customers around the globe. Each year, the Commercial Service (CS) endorses international and U.S. trade shows that will provide the best exposure and marketing opportunities for U.S. companies and producers. The CS also provides participating companies with marketing and promotion services, market intelligence, logistical support, and on-site assistance.
Meet Foreign Buyers at DOMESTIC TRADE SHOWS – 2014
Exhibit at INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS – 2014
Trade Missions
Commercial Service sponsored international trade missions open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters, giving them the opportunity to forge relationships with potential customers, gather market intelligence and, most importantly, generate sales.
Conferences and Seminars
Commercial Service sponsored or organized conferences offer U.S. exporters an opportunity to explore possible partnerships and network with industry insiders.
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS Seminar Series
DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Sustainable Solutions
Venue: Santa Clara, CA
Date: February 9-11, 2015
Learn More: http://export.gov/california/sustainablesolutions/
Contact: Wellington.Chu@trade.gov
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Seminars
Topic: Export Control Reform and Complying with U.S. Export Controls
Date & Place: Various Dates and Places
For more information: http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/compliance-a-training/export-administration-regulations-training/current-seminar-schedule/25-compliance-a-training/export-administration-regulations-training/579-current-seminar-schedule-fy13-14
Webinars
Similar to seminars, Commercial Service sponsored or organized webinars offer a great way to get the most current and up to date ideas. Speakers have done something similar to what you have done or want to do and are willing to share their experiences and knowledge.
Success Stories
Have You Encountered a Foreign Government-Imposed Trade Barrier?
Contact us today! http://tcc.export.gov/Report_a_Barrier/index.asp
Contact the Commercial Service
Domestic Offices
The Commercial Service has a network of export and industry specialists located in more than 100 U.S. cities. These trade professionals provide counseling and a variety of products and services to assist small and midsized U.S. businesses export their products and services. If you have any questions about these initiatives, please contact your local U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist. To find the trade specialist nearest you please visit http://export.gov/usoffices/index.asp.