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U.S. Commercial Service
  • U.S. DOC Environmental Team
  • Assisting U.S. Exporters Expand International Sales


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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


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Our Network &
What it can do for you
  • Trade specialists in over 100 U.S. cities and 83 countries worldwide
  • Environmental Team
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Bring Together U.S. Exporters with Foreign Buyers
  • Market Research
  • Counseling/Advocacy
  • Foreign Partner Introductions
  • Trade Events


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Market Research
  • Country Commercial Guides - 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 Analysis and Highlight Business Alerts - In-depth analysis of specific industry sectors and sub-sectors within a given market and announcement of new business trends and specific bid opportunities.
  • Latest Environmental Market Research available from the Environmental Team through complimentary subscription at:   www.buyusa.gov/eme/enviro.html
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Trade Counseling & Advocacy
  • Our trade specialists in the U.S. and overseas work directly with our team of experts overseas in getting you all the information and advice that you need.  We can help you:
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Gold Key Service
  • 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
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Single Company
Promotions
  • The Single Company Promotion service offers support and event facilities which will allow you to engage your target audience through:
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Environmental Techology
Focused Marketing Services
  • Environmental E-Market Express – A monthly on-line bulletin highlighting the most recent U.S. Commercial Service environment-focused global market research, trade leads and trade events. Available complimentary to U.S. companies at:  www.buyusa.gov/eme/enviro.html


  • Showtime counseling by international environmental specialists at major environmental shows in the U.S. (Waste Expo, AWWA and WEFTEC) as well as hold pre-scheduled meetings with foreign buyers.


  • Environmental Trade Missions
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China Environmental  Trade Mission - October 2004
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More USG Agencies Promoting Environmental Exports
  • USDOC Manufacturing and Services/Office of Environment and Energy – environmental industry specialists concentrating by region and subsector, market data, industry advisory and liaison and more    http.environment.ita.doc.gov


  • U.S. Trade & Development Agency – grants to foreign governments, orientation visits to US by foreign project decision makers   www.ustda.gov


  • Ecolinks – U.S. AID-funded program promoting environmental technical exchanges with Eastern Europe www.ecolinks.org
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How to Contact Us
  • U.S. Commercial Service – Environment  Team
  • www.buyusa.gov/environmental
  • Thank You!
  • Sandra R. Edwards (310) 882-1043
  • E-mail: Sandra.Edwards@mail.doc.gov
  • Julia Rauner Guerrero, Environmental Team Leader
  • Tel:  619-557-2963
  • Email: julia.rauner.guerrero@mail.doc.gov