The World is Open for Your Business U.S. Commercial Service Raleigh, North Carolina

The U.S. Commercial Service Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce Mission: Promote U.S. Exports Protect U.S. Commercial Interests Abroad Facilitate Investment in America Resource for US Companies Overseas: Counseling Fair and Open Market Access

What we do for our clients: Understand the Market Choose the Right Partner Do Your Due Diligence Exhibit at the Right Shows Compete for Major Projects Promote Your Products

Market expert specialists U.S. Commercial Service Specialists assist American companies in export goals by identifying promising new markets and establish contacts in foreign countries. In 2015, assisted 8,600 companies increase exports 85% were small to medium size The U.S. Commercial Service has a global network of trade specialists located in 109 U.S. cities 128 U.S. Embassies and Consulates in 77 countries Market expert specialists Tailored assistance Export success

Our Domestic Presence Over 100 Export Assistance Offices in the US Some areas may have more than one office

Our Overseas Presence Posts with FCS Officer

One Mission for Unmatched Business Opportunity Make Connections on the Ground in Europe Tap into broad resources available to NC exporters

Raleigh, North Carolina Thank You! Paul Taylor Commercial Officer U.S. Commercial Service Raleigh, North Carolina paul.taylor@trade.gov