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U.S. Commercial Service Intro to Exporting Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago December 7, 2010 Cindy Biggs, Commercial Service Officer

What is the NEI? Goal = Double exports in 5 years, generating additional 2 million jobs... How? Export control reform, increased export promotion, financing, new market openings and FTAs

Perceived Obstacles to Exporting • Why bother? Our economy is turning around • No idea which market to enter •Can’t find a partner and don’t know how to promote my product •I’m NOT changing my product/packaging • I only speak English •Can’t understand all those regs •I’m worried about protecting my IPR •What if my customer doesn’t pay me???

Who are we?  Created under DOC in 1980 to promote & protect exports of U.S. products & services  Only USGOV agency with domestic & overseas offices to support export promotion  In 2008 CS facilitated $70 billion in sales to over 200 markets, which supported or created more than 600,000 U.S. jobs

Commercial Service at U.S. Export Assistance Centers Trade specialists in nearly every state – work with overseas colleagues to get the information and advice you need. Find your local office at www.buyusa.gov We can help …  Identify new opportunities  Develop strategies to sell overseas  Navigate our network of offices  Comply with legal/regulatory issues

Commercial Service at U.S. Embassies & Consulates US and foreign staff work together in US Embassies & Consulates in 77 countries to make connections with local business & government How can we help?  Advise on market potential  Conduct market research  Find sales channels & business partners  Identify & assist with legal/regulatory hurdles  Settle disputes  Learn about cultural issues & business protocol

A Sampling of Our Services  Counseling  Market Research  Gold Key Matchmaking (GKS)  Trade Missions  International Partner Search (IPS)  International Company Profile (ICP)  Trade Shows  Commercial News USA  Advocacy

Our Partners …  Trade Associations  District Export Councils  ExIm Bank, SBA, USTDA  Local government, SBDCs  Chambers of Commerce  Non-Profit Organizations  Universities

How to Contact the Commercial Service www.export.gov www.buyusa.gov/midwest Commercial Service - Chicago Cindy Biggs Tel: 312-353-4453 cindy.biggs@trade.gov

Thank You!