Here are two valuable sources for Washington Technology Industry Association members seeking to sell their products or services abroad, expand existing international sales or open up a sales/representative office outside the USA:
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State Department of Commerce is charged with assisting local companies who are interested in expanding their markets internationally. Services include:
- Market Intelligence (on specific foreign target markets)
- Business Matchmaking (matchmaking meetings, foreign partner search, qualified trade leads)
- Trade Events, Seminars and Marketing
- Export Financing and Payment Risk Mitigation
- Advocacy (legal, logistical, financial, governmental)
- Clearinghouse (referral center to find important information as part of your international growth strategy)
Contact:
Karl da Gama Campos
International Business Development Manager, Information and Communications Technology
2001 Sixth Avenue, Ste 2600, Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: 206-256-6142
Email: karld@cted.wa.gov
www.ChooseWashington.com
U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
The U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce, maintains an office in Seattle at the U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), and is co-located with the Small Business Administration’s office for export finance assistance. Another office of the Commercial Service is located in Spokane.
With a network of offices throughout the United States and in over 80 countries, the Commercial Service offers export assistance to companies that manufacture or distribute American made products and services. With overseas offices staffed by Americans and local experts conversant in technology sub-sectors, local customs and business practices, the Commercial Service is the nation’s preeminent resource for consulting, matchmaking, market research, and promotional opportunities.
Contact:
Sam W. Tsoming
Deputy Team Leader, Global Information and Communications Technology
2601 Fourth Avenue, Ste 320
Seattle, WA 98121
Tel: 206-553-5615, x232
Email: sam.tsoming@mail.doc.gov
http://www.export.gov/
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