U.S. Commercial Service Miami Export Assistance Center Andrew Gately Friday, July 20, 2012

U.S. Commercial Service Our mission:  To promote the export of goods & services from the United States, particularly by small- and medium-sized businesses  To represent U.S. business interests internationally  To help U.S. businesses find qualified international partners The U.S. Commercial Service is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, an agency of the United States government.

Trade specialists in over 100 U.S. cities and 73 countries worldwide... Our Network & What it can do for you We can... Locate international buyers, distributors & agents Provide expert help at every stage of the export process Help you to enter new markets faster and more profitably

COMPANIES NEED TO BE EXPORT READY Need to be a licensed U.S. business Product or service must originate in the United States

Services and Education are Exports – more than $20 billion worth Primary Education Industry Clients: Graduate Schools Undergraduate Schools Community Colleges Intensive English Programs Private High Schools Boarding Schools Education Sector service providers Education Sector products

Number of International Students in the United States

Products & Services Market Research Trade Counseling & Advocacy Matchmaking Services Single Company Promotions Due Diligence on Potential Partners

Market Research Country Commercial Guides (CCGs) - Prepared annually by US Embassy Staff, CCGs contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business and foreign investments. Industry Sector Analyses (ISAs) - In-depth analysis of specific industry sectors and sub-sectors within a given market. International Market Insight (IMIs) - Brief updates within a foreign country highlighting specific market opportunities, trade events, or changes in market conditions.

Recent Education Market Research Reports Argentina: International Student Recruitment Opportunities Canada: Students Seek E-Learning Opportunities Colombia: U.S. Leads in Attracting ESL and MBA Students Indonesia: Increasing Interest in U.S. Education Sweden: International Student Recruitment Opportunities Taiwan: Growth in E-Learning Market Ukraine: Demand of U.S. Higher Education in Business United Arab Emirates: Overview of Education Market Vietnam: Students Seek English Training Courses

Trade Counseling & Advocacy Our trade specialists in the U.S. work directly with our team of experts overseas in getting you all the information and advice that you need. We can help you:  Determine the best markets for your products & services  Evaluate international competitors  Identify and comply with legal and regulatory issues  Settle disputes  Learn about cultural issues and business protocol

Matchmaking Services  Pre-screened appointment schedule arranged for you before you travel overseas  Customized market and industry briefings with our local trade specialists  Timely and relevant market research  Post-meeting debriefing with our trade specialists and assistance in developing appropriate follow-up strategies  Help with travel, accommodations, interpreter service, and clerical support

WEBEX CSIndonesia projector/screen Partners Distribute to Partners in Advance: School DVDs/Profiles/Other Materials School DVDs/Profiles/Other Materials U.S. Clients - Community Colleges, Intensive English Programs, 4-year Colleges and English Programs, 4-year Colleges and Universities, Private High Schools Universities, Private High Schools 1 st School Presenter (5 min.) 2 nd School Presenter (5 min.) 4 th School Presenter (5 min.) 3 rd School Presenter (5 min.) 5 th School Presenter (5 min.) CSModerator Held in more than 25 countries to date Virtual Agent/Partner Fairs

Single Company Promotions The Single Company Promotion service offers support and event facilities which will allow you to engage your target audience through:  Product launches  Sales seminars  Staff training  Networking receptions Facilities available include exhibition halls, auditoriums, meeting rooms, hotels and even the residences of some US Ambassadors.

International Company Profile Due Diligence ­ Learn about potential partners from our trade professionals working in your target markets. ­ Get detailed credit reports covering sales, profit figures, potential, liabilities, and other financial information.

International Education Consortia Pool resources with partners for promoting area overseas Raising the profile of the city, state and region as a study destination and provider of quality education A Few Examples: Destination Indiana Study Illinoiswww.studyillinois.org Study Iowawww.studyiowa.org Study Oregonwww.studyoregon.org Study New Jerseywww.studynewjersey.us Study Philadelphia Study Texaswww.studytexas.us Study Washingtonwww.studywashington.org Study Wisconsinwww.studywisconsin.org * additional consortia continue to be organized across the U.S.

Andrew Gately 5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203 Miami, FL Tel: x27