export opportunities in the new europe john loyack, nc department of commerce - 25 january 2012
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Export Opportunities in the New Europe
Partnerships that Prosper
NC Business Environment +
Services and Partnerships =
Export Success
Is your firm export ready?
International Trade Division
• Who we are • What we do • Export Success Stories
• How can this benefit your company?
International Trade Division • Experts here and abroad to serve you
• 2 Domestic offices and offices in Brazil, Canada, China (Hong Kong & Shanghai), Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom (London-based, providing coverage throughout Europe)
• 6 NC-based industry experts here to lend a hand.
• Consultations to help evaluate opportunities and navigate entry into global markets.
International Trade Directors
Export Assistance
Export Services
Preparing marketing plans and distribution searches
Consulting on export operations
Providing market research Identifying best market
prospects Advising on finance and
insurance options Working to find customers and partners Fast track service Road shows
Export Ready Program Qualified companies
– Have international trade staff
– Want to train staff in export skills
Step by step assistance through export process
Partners: Small Business Center,
Community College System,
N.C. World Trade Association
In 2010, NC companies exported over $25B in goods and services.
Annual results:
410 NC Companies assisted with new Global Markets
$314.6 million in actual Sales
14 new Global Partnerships
23 US and International Tradeshows
Export Success
Top Industry Opportunities in the UK
Top NC industries exporting to the UK
Chemicals - $252M
Machinery - $136M
Transportation Equipment - $132M
Computers and Electronics - $84M
Primary Metal Manufacturing - $60M
Agricultural products - $24M
Plastics and Rubber Products - $21M
Apparel and Accessories - $16.5M
Meet with Trade Representatives from N.C.’s seven International Trade offices here in Charlotte on April 18th at Central Piedmont Community College.
N.C. firms interact with International Trade Division
– One-on-one consultation on export markets
– Lunch & Learn Seminar open to the public
Annual Road Show
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Additional Export Partners US Commercial Service (Charlotte, Greensboro, Kinston, RTP)
ExIm Bank
SBTDC
NC Community College System
NC District Export Council
NC Department of Agriculture
North Carolina Ports
NC World Trade Association
World Affairs Council of Charlotte
Charlotte World Trade Association
SBA STEP Program – “NC Passport to Export”
• The SBA STEP program, launched in the Fall of 2011, aligns with President Obama’s National Export Initiative. The President’s initiative calls for doubling U.S. exports in five years – and in so doing, supporting two million jobs. The program provides federal government funding for 65 to75 percent of program costs, with states supplying the remainder. • Sponsored by the SBA , focused on small and medium-sized enterprises • NC firms interact with International Trade Division on:
• Export education • New Market Research • Global Branding Opportunities • International Trade Shows
