Overview: CO-EXist (Colorado Exports of Innovative and Sustainable Technologies) is a program run by the Colorado International Trade Office (ITO) to promote Colorado exports of cleantech products and services to the Chinese and Mexican market. CO-EXist offers great opportunities for Colorado cleantech companies interested in exporting their products and/or services to Mexico and/or China. Through CO-EXist, the ITO is able to offer assistance to qualifying Colorado companies including:
· One-on-one export counseling through the ITO and the U.S Export Assistance Center of Denver
· Customized market research through the ITO, Colorado’s Trade Representative in Mexico, and the U.S Foreign Commercial Service
· Matching travel funds for up to 10 companies to attend Green Expo 2011/2012 in Mexico City, including up to 50% of the cost of hotel and airfare
· Matching travel funds for up to 10 companies to attend CIEPEC 2011 in China , including up to 50% of the cost of hotel and airfare
· Shared booth space at the Green Expo (Mexico) and CIEPEC (China) trade shows at no cost
· Pre-screened, on- on-one business appointments with potential buyers and/or distributors
· Financial assistance for legal counseling, translation, manufacturing assessments, due diligence, and other technical assistance
· Participation in Colorado-based programs hosting foreign buyers from China and Mexico
When: Mexico specific webinar - Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 10:00am (MDT)
Duration: 35 minutes (20 minutes presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A)
Presenters: Mexico specific - Jorge Diaz Pardo (CO-EXist and ITO Program Administrator) and Stephanie Garnica (Trade and Investment Director for the Americas)
Instructions: To register for the webinar please follow the link:
http://www.buyusa.gov/colorado/coexist_webinar.html
Equipment needed: Phone for the audio and a computer to see the webinar presentation
For additional questions, please contact Jorge.diaz@state.co.us or call (303)892-3850
