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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Our Overseas Presence
Posts with FCS Officer

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

8. Raleigh, North Carolina
Thank You!
Paul Taylor
Commercial Officer
U.S. Commercial Service
Raleigh, North Carolina