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7/31/06  Free Export Consulting Offered August 10th

 

Looking to increase your exports to Mexico?  Mexico City-based consultant Ana Arroyo visits the St. Petersburg area August 10th.  Ms. Arroyo, a long-time representative for both the State of Florida as well as the U.S. Department of Commerce, coordinates trade missions abroad and inbound and arranges personalized appointments between local companies and foreign businesses and government officials. 

 

Ms. Arroyo has helped hundreds of companies acquire global success, and is versed on all aspects of NAFTA as well as doing business with Mexico.  Her services include: market research, leading sector opportunities, US Customs rules/regulations, and translation support services.

 

A 2005 U.S. Department of Commerce analysis identified the following sectors as the best prospects for export and investment in Mexico:

 

  • Electronic Components
  • After-Market Auto Parts
  • Low Income & Pre-Fabricated Housing
  • Franchising
  • Building & Construction Materials
  • Plastics/Resins
  • Oils and Gas Field Equipment & Services
  • Medical Devices
  • Water Resources Equipment & Services
  • Internet & E-Commerce
  • Intermodal Transportation Equipment
  • Pollution Control Equipment
  • Security and Safety Equipment & Services
  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Food Processing & Packaging Equipment

 

Pinellas County Economic Development is coordinating free, private, one-on-one appointments in 30 and 60-minute increments for Tampa Bay companies interested in meeting with Ms. Arroyo.  The meetings will be held at the EpiCenter, with times available both in the morning and the afternoon.  Register soon, as the appointments are expected to fill up fast.

 

If interested, please contact Kathleen Good at 727-464-7423 or kgood@pinellascounty.org to register.

 

To read the full 2005 U.S. Department of Commerce analysis, click here.

 

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