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The Global Trade and Investment
program plays an active role in business expansion for
Nevada companies with a strong emphasis on export trade.
The program provides a forum for the exchange of ideas
and information on global trade issues by conducting export
seminars and roundtables and providing export counseling;
scheduling appointments for foreign trade delegations
as well as for business representatives, buyers and potential
joint-venture partners; conducting foreign trade shows
and trade missions; and providing assistance and research
on business, political and social issues in other countries.
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Assist Nevada business to begin or expand
activities in international markets.
Advise Nevada firms engaged in developing overseas markets of
available export missions, promotions and resources.
Attract foreign investment in the state through cooperative
efforts with regional development authorities.
Grow the Honorary Consular Corps of Nevada to represent 15–20
countries in the next biennium.
Utilized federal grants from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, in conjunction
with the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA),
to promote business opportunities for our agricultural and food
companies in Europe, Asia and Latin America. During the past
two years these grants were in excess of $200,000 and helped
five Nevada companies generate more than $5 million in new export
sales.
Expanded bilateral economic connections by facilitating relationships
between 80 consulates with jurisdiction in Nevada.
Created the Honorary Consular Corps of Nevada that now has nine
countries represented.
Introduced delegations from 25 foreign countries to Nevada businesses,
universities, government and economic development authorities.
Hosted ambassadors from six countries, foreign consuls from
30 countries, foreign buying delegations from six countries
and representatives from the U.S. State Department.
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