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WHY EXPORTS MATTER
8.5% LESS LIKELY TO GO OUT OF
BUSINESS.Source: U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration | U.S. Commercial Service
COMPANIES THAT EXPORT GROW
FASTER.
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE OVERVIEW
Leverage the strength of the U.S. government
• Business Development• Market access problems• Unfair contract competition
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration | U.S. Commercial Service
Our efforts supported over 250,000 U.S. jobs in 2016.
Results for U.S. small businesses
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration | U.S. Commercial Service
After just 12 months, our clients see…
$622,000 in new revenue
7% increase in new employment
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE GLOBAL PRESENCE
OfficePartnership Posts
KEY
Overseas, we’re part of U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide; in markets where U.S. business needs us most.
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE [email protected]
Healthcare
- Language proficiency - Afrikaans,- MBA (University of South Carolina)
Advanced Materials
- Language proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian and Portuguese- MBA (University of South Carolina)
Aerospace
- Language proficiency in French, and German- MBA (France)
Automotive
-Language proficiency- Spanish-BS, International Business
www.export.gov/southcarolina
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Ongoing training
Counseling with overseas staff
Matchmaking trips overseas
Website Globalization
Develop Export Strategy
Partner background checks
Export Compliance & Regulations
Finance & InsuranceTrade Specialist
Customized market and industry briefings
Appointments with prospective partners
Post-meeting debriefing and follow-up
strategies
Help with travel & interpreter service
CS SIGNATURE MATCHING SERVICE
•Marketing Service and Support•Sales and Distribution Channels / Commercial Diplomacy / Advocacy•Website Globalization and eCommerce
Execute PlanPeople
Process
Technology
Strategy / Tactics
Risk Management
•International Finance / Export Pricing / Insurance / IC DISC / Duty Drawback•Export Compliance, Legal / Regulatory Issues•International Logistics
INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORT
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Market Entry Market Trends Main Competitors Current Demand Barriers Trade Events
for more than 70markets
U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration | U.S. Commercial Service
Top MarketsFuture TrendsOpportunitiesChallengesCompetitiveness Assessment
for more than 57markets
GLOBAL INDUSTRY TEAMS
Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Health Technologies
• Ports Authority
• U.S Commercial Service
• Dept. of Agriculture
• Forestry Commission• District Export Council
• Small Business Development Center
• Maritime Association
• SC Dept. of Commerce
• College of Charleston, Global Trade Initiatives
• Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association
• Charleston Women in international Trade
• UpState SC Alliance
• Small Business Administration
• Manufacturers Ext. Partnership
SC Local Partners
SCEXPORTS.ORG
Export Incentive Program: Activities Covered
Package 1: Trade Missions- Participate in South Carolina led trade missions or U.S. Commercial Service Programs. (cost of B2B meetings covered and travel stipend)
Package 2: Trade Shows- Participate in either an international trade show that best fits their industry or take part in co-exhibiting with South Carolina at NPE 2018: The Plastics Show or Farnborough Airshow. (booth space and travel stipend)
Add-ons: - Translation and design of marketing materials- Website translation and SEO upgrades - Shipping of products or booth to a trade show- International compliance testing- Participation in S.C. District Export Council’s general export seminars or workshops- Participation in the South Carolina Export Leadership classes.
S.C. Department of Commerce
Contact: Anita Patel ([email protected]) or Norris Thigpen ([email protected])
