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GENERAL OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETING SERVICES Counseling Marketing Market Research International Finance Foreign Relations Other Counseling International Sales Consulting - Analysis of emerging markets and strategic planning to penetrate or increase sales in those markets. Advice, technical assistance on exporting, planning, and export "how-to's." For example, Office of International Marketing can evaluate your company's exporting proposal to determine its strengths and weakness in relation to the particular Japanese business laws, customs, etc that directly impact success. Marketing International Trade Shows - Location of appropriate trade shows, development of exhibit opportunities, and presentation of pre-show promotional activities. Catalog Shows and Material Distribution - Display and circulation of client product literature and articles in other nations to determine market potential and market entry strategies, with business contact listings provided to clients. Agent / Distributor Search - Assistance in locating appropriate representatives, agents, and distributors. Customized Company Mission - Contact cultivation, appointment arrangement, itinerary development, logistical support, business culture briefing, and language interpretation services. Trade Leads - Matching hundreds of monthly trade leads with appropriate Missouri clients. Foreign Trade Missions - Clients can participate in trade missions to key nations most likely to buy Missouri products. Good source of sales contacts and actual face to face negotiations. Strategic Alliance Program - Potential foreign partners for joint ventures, licensing, technology transfer, manufacturing, research, and expansion are provided to clients. Made in Missouri Catalogs - Catalogs featuring items provided by participating clients are provided to foreign buyers. Missouri Export Directory - A listing of Missouri exporters is provided to embassies, foreign chambers of commerce, governmental agencies, and key business leaders who import and distribute U.S. products. Recognition Program - Successful exporting clients recognized through promotional press releases and awards program. Market Research Competitive Analysis Report - Retail price comparison studies, analysis of distribution channels and advertising practices, and product user surveys. Customized Market Analysis - Research reports customized to your product and the targeted international market. Foreign Company Background Checks - Background checks to assist negotiations. International Finance Finance Assistance - Advice on all aspects of international financing, including cash in advance, letters of credit, payment terms, export credit insurance, exporting working capital guarantees, U.S. funding sources, international funding service and liaison assistance to finance programs. The Office of International Marketing in Jefferson City, Missouri, can specifically assist Missouri companies obtain export finance and export credit insurance to increase international sales. The State of Missouri Export Finance Program is a cooperative effort of the Office of International Marketing, Business Development Group, Department of Economic Development and the Missouri Development Finance Board. The program focuses on finance and insurance programs provided by several key Federal and international agencies. The Export Finance Program provides export assistance and coordinate efforts with these agencies. For further information contact: Alice Bernard-Jones Export Finance Officer Office of International Marketing Harry S. Truman Building 301 West High Street, Room 720, P.O.Box 118 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 Phone: 573-526-4967 Fax: 573-526-4967 or 573-526-1567 Email: alice.bernard-jones.mdfb@ded.mo.gov Foreign Relations Government Contacts - Assistance in obtaining information and contacts with foreign governments. Advocacy - Government to government assistance in promoting Missouri products or services in world markets. Other Any other wide range of Export and foreign direct investment assistance.

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