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The New York State Departmentof Economic Development,with its network of highlyqualified professional staff inRegional and International Officesthroughout the State and aroundthe world, is dedicated to helpingbusinesses engage in the globalmarketplace in order to grow, createjobs and prosper in New York State.New York State’s InternationalBusiness Development programsand services provide targetedassistance to NYS firms, inorder to advance their globalcompetitiveness and internationalmarket access and success.l New York Stateoffers companies acompetitive edge in theglobal marketplace.l Ranked third in the nationin export activity andinternational investments,New York State is atthe heart of the largestand richest consumermarket in the world.For further information contact the InternationalTrade Specialist at your nearest New York StateDepartment of Economic Development Regional Office:Capital RegionMohawk Valley RegionSouthern Tier RegionNorth Country Region(518) 292-5109Western NY RegionFinger Lakes RegionCentral NY Region(716) 856-8111Long Island Region(631) 435-0717Mid-Hudson Region(845) 567-4882New York City Region(212) 803-2300NYS Department of Economic DevelopmentInternational Division30 South Pearl St, Albany, NY 12245633 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017800-STATE-NY (800-782-8369) from within the USwww.nylovesbiz.comState of New YorkDavid A. Paterson / GovernorEXPAND YOUR PRESENCE INTHE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.

Programs and Services forGlobal Market SuccessExport counseling and education is available to:l Improve the exporting skills of currentNew York State exporters, andl Provide insight and expertise about global marketopportunities to New York State manufacturersand services firms seeking to start export activity.This export assistance is offered statewide byinternational trade specialists, based in headquartersand regional offices, and is delivered directly, as wellas in collaboration with industry associations,regionally-based organizations, and federal andstate agency partners.The Export Marketing AssistanceService (EMAS) helps NYS firmssucceed in markets in Brazil, Canada,Chile, China, Europe, Israel, Japan, Mexicoand South Africa through a range of slidingscale, fee-based offerings, such as:l Basic agent-distributor searches (free toqualified first-time business clients);l Distribution channel analysis;l Customized market research;l Identification of strategic venture partners; andl Competitive and pricing analysis.International OfficesThe NYS Department of Economic Developmentmaintains representation in key world markets to:l Provide market research and support to NYSfirms seeking new and expanded overseasexport market opportunities;l Promote the State as a tourism destination; andl Attract international business investment intoNew York State.Global office locations cover:l North America – Canada and Mexico;l South America – Brazil and Chile;l Europe – UK base, France and Germany;l Southern Africa;l the Middle East – Israel; andl Asia – Japan and China.The Global Export Market Service (GEMS)makes matching grants available to individualmanufacturing, services or agriculturalbusinesses, as well as to groups of companies, andindustry or trade associations, in order to advance theexport prospects and global competitiveness of NYS’ssmall and mid-sized firms, by:l Preparation of customized global market,product, industry and engineering studies;l Participation in the international marketplace,notably through selected overseas trade shows;andl Implementation of effective export strategies.Trade Shows, Missions and Events enableparticipating NYS companies to promote theirproducts and services overseas in a cost effectivemanner. NYS often partners with regionalorganizations, trade associations and otheragencies to expand the range of trade show andmission options for NYS firms. As part of suchevents, NYS firms are positioned to benefit from:l Group pricing;l Assistance in preparing for global marketoutreach and follow-up;l Customized meetings with potential buyers;andl Additional promotional efforts handledby New York State.International Investment Attraction to New YorkState is accomplished by NYS Department ofEconomic Development professionals andInternational Office representatives by:l Promoting location options in the State’sdiverse regions;l Showcasing the unique assets of our industryand technology clusters;l Identifying prospects for investment, and forjoint ventures and strategic alliances withNYS firms; andl Assisting international firms with theirinvestment, expansion and job creation plansin NYS – including financing, incentives andsite selection services.