The lists below can help companies begin the process. THE CONTACTS:
Paul Bergman―Director of the U. S. Export Assistance Center in Denver
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 303-844-2643
Brett Gerson―attorney-advisor with the Department of Commerce, Office of General
Counsel, and Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce (OCCIC) where he serves as legal counsel to the Department’s International Trade Administration.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-482-5595
Glen Roberts―Director of the Bakersfield & Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Centers
Phone: 559-348-9859
THE RESOURCES:
The STEP Initiative increases
small businesses exporting and the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. This program builds on the President’s National Export Initiative which works to double U.S. exports. For more information, visit: www.export.gov
The Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory have open discussions with U.S. Exports Centers for matching companies in the solar, wind, bio and water industries. Creating partnerships are validated through embassies and consulates.
U.S. Export Centers across the nation host events to enlighten the exporting process. One such event is the 2011 U.S.-China Legal Exchange. CLE credits available.
10/17
San Francisco, CA October 17, 2011 Location: TBD Website and Registration: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=4817bd
10/19
Denver, CO October 19, 2011 Location: Denver University, Sturm College of Law Website and Registration: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q0Z
10/21
Atlanta, GA October 21, 2011 Location: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Website and Registration: http://metroatlantachamber.com/content/Event.aspx?Code=54a6a540-2e75-413c-9165-5e84319a212f