international trade administration
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International Trade Administration presentation at LCRA's Economic Development Forum in Austin on December 16th 2011.TRANSCRIPT
Exporting: A Major Boost to Economic Development
Exports Support American Jobs
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Why Exporting is Important
Strengthens the economy Exports mean growth
– U.S. export related jobs have grown faster– Exporting stimulates local economy
Exports mean higher wages– Export-related jobs pay 13-16% higher
Retain existing businesses
Texas: ExportsJobs and Businesses
Exports Support Jobs for Texas Workers 6.5 percent total private-sector
employment linked to exports 27.6 percent of all manufacturing workers
depend on exports for their jobs
Exports Sustain Thousands of Texas Businesses 25,656 companies exported from Texas. 93 percent were SME with fewer than 500
employees. 34 percent of total exports of merchandise
generated by SMEs 2009 data latest available Source: State Export-Related Employment Project International Trade
Administration and Bureau of the Census.
Spanning the GlobeA Worldwide
The U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Network
• Abroad– Located in over 75 countries
around the world with Commercial Officers
• … and in the U.S…– More than 100 offices in U.S.
cities as U.S. Export Assistance Centers with International Trade Specialists
– 6 offices in Texas
Our Global Network of Trade Professionals Opens Doors to New International Business
The U.S. Commercial Service provides U.S. companies unparalleled access to business opportunities around the world.
As a U.S. Government agency, we have relationships with foreign government and business leaders in every key global market.
Our trade professionals provide expertise across most major industry sectors.
Every year, we help thousands of U.S. companies export goods and services worth billions of dollars.
Trade Counseling
Market Intelligence
Business Matchmaking
Commercial Diplomacy
Our Proven Expertise Makes Doing Business Internationally Easier
Whether a company is looking to export for the first time or expand to expand into new international markets, we have the expertise and network to help these companies tap into lucrative opportunities and increase their bottom line by providing:
Export.gov
Proven Expertise: Trade Counseling
Planning and Strategy
Legal and Regulatory Issues
Documentation and Product Requirements
Trade Problems
Provide the information and advice companies need to succeed
Proven Expertise: Market Intelligence
Country Commercial Guides
Trade Data and Analysis
Customized Market Research
International Contact Profile
Target the best trade opportunities
Partner Search
– International Partner Search
Personalized Business Matchmaking
– Gold Key Matching Service
Trade Missions
Trade Shows
In-Country Promotions
– Single Company Promotion
– Commercial News USA
Proven Expertise: Business Matchmaking
Connect with the right partners and prospects
Proven Expertise: Commercial DiplomacyEnsure U.S. products and services have the best possible
advantage for success in international markets
Federal program To showcase the U.S. as the world’s premier business location Provide info on federal-level programs related to business investment.
Designed to complement the activities of our states the primary drivers of economic development in the U.S.
Information provided includes:– U.S. industry snapshots;– “Why to Select the USA?”
• advantages of operating a business in the U.S.– Guide of federal programs
• grants, loans, loan guarantees, and tax incentives; – A clickable U.S. map to direct our foreign business visitors
to the states’ economic development agencies.
http://selectusa.commerce.gov/
How to Partner with Us
One-on-one Export Business Counseling Articles in newsletters/emails Export Training: Speaker, Workshops Export Business Recognition Awards
– Export Achievement Certificates; E-Awards
– higher employment– increased wages in export industries– more value-added jobs– overall stronger community economic development
Exporting SMEs Benefits the Community
SME exports help local community through...
Covering Central TexasAustin U.S. Export Assistance Center512-916-5939 | [email protected]
export.gov | www.export.gov/texas/austin