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|            | **NOVEMBER 2008 Edition**                               |
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| [U.S.      | ## "Expo                                                |
| COMMERCIAL | rts boost jobs, grow the economy and allow businesses t |
| SERVICE -  | o prosper." -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez |
| AZ](       |                                                         |
| http://www | # EXPORTECH                                             |
| .buyusa.go |                                                         |
| v/arizona) | ## DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL MARKETS      |
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| T.GOV](htt | ## Presented by the Arizona US Export Assistance Center |
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| port.gov/) | ### in co                                               |
|            | operation with Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partners |
| [ARIZONA   | hip Arizona State University Arizona Technology Council |
| DISTRICT   |                                                         |
| EXPORT     | ### February 20                                         |
| COUN       | , March 27 and May 1, 2009 at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale |
| CIL](http: |                                                         |
| //WWW.AZEX | Held over a period of three days, spanning              |
| PORT.NET/) | approximately three months, this program helps          |
|            | companies enter or expand in global markets, by         |
| [KEY       | assisting in the development of a customized            |
| EVENTS](ht | international growth plan, vetted by experts, and by    |
| tp://www.b | building a team of organizations that help companies    |
| uyusa.gov/ | move quickly beyond planning to actual export sales.    |
| arizona/ev |                                                         |
| ents.html) | ExporTech leads companies through a facilitated process |
|            | that prepares them for profitable growth in global      |
| [CONTACT   | markets. Participants will gain an understanding of how |
| US](htt    | exports can be a major growth driver, identify hurdles  |
| p://www.bu | to expansion, and work with the facilitators to develop |
| yusa.gov/a | a customized international growth plan for their        |
| rizona/con | company. The program is limited to approximately eight  |
| tact.html) | participants to provide sufficient time and attention   |
|            | to each company's specific challenges. Participants are |
|            | from non-competing organizations and are encouraged to  |
|            | share strategic information as their plan is being      |
|            | developed.                                              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Participants work as a group through a process to       |
|            | accelerate the pace and increase the success rate of    |
|            | international sales efforts. Working with international |
|            | business experts, participants will be able to refine   |
|            | their global strategies.                                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ExporTech offers concrete benefits:                     |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • The content is customized to the specific learning    |
|            | needs of the participants;                              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • The program delivers an "account team" of resources   |
|            | for each company that helps them rapidly move from      |
|            | planning to actual sales and payment;                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • The global strategies and success factors covered are |
|            | based on real-world company research;                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • Speed to market is accelerated as a robust plan is    |
|            | developed in three months;                              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • Quantifiable cost savings are achieved as             |
|            | participants connect with reputable resources; and,     |
|            |                                                         |
|            | • Participant will be matched with a qualified ASU      |
|            | intern throughout the course.                           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | For more info contact Sally Spray at (480) 884-1658 or  |
|            | at <Sally.Spray@mail.doc.gov>                           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ###                                                     |
|            | New Product Showcase Section in the Commercial News USA |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Introducing the New Product Showcase section of         |
|            | Commercial News USA, the official export promotion      |
|            | magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce.            |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Target buyers, distributors, and wholesalers in 176     |
|            | countries---both in print and online.                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **Print**: Reach 400,000 potential customers worldwide  |
|            | for a fraction of a penny per contact.                  |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **Online**: Your ad will get exposure to thousands of   |
|            | international buyers on the Commercial News USA         |
|            | website.                                                |
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|            | ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="1.1034722222222222in"     |
|            | height="1.207638888888889in"}For the special low price  |
|            | of \$399, you'll get:                                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* 35 word write-up                                     |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* Inclusion of a color photo or logo                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* High visibility in the magazine                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* Listing on the Commercial News USA Website           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* Inclusion in both the print and online Reader        |
|            | Service Response Form                                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \* Any product not advertised during the past 12 months |
|            | -- from January 1,2008 -- is eligible                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | We are now working on our January/February 2009 issue   |
|            | of Commercial News                                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | USA. We are offering a special \$100 discount per ad    |
|            | insertion, on any regular section ad placed, for the    |
|            | entire contract.                                        |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The space reservation deadline is November 12th. To     |
|            | also receive the 5% check prepay discount, the ad must  |
|            | be booked by this date. The material need date is       |
|            | November 19th if you want to participate in this issue. |
|            |                                                         |
|            | View the current issue of Commercial News USA online at |
|            |                                                         |
|            | [http://w                                               |
|            | ww.thinkglobal.us/pdf/2008_11_nov_dec.pdf]{.underline}. |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Call us today at 1-800-485-5029 to reserve your space   |
|            | or to have your questions answered or contact Dick      |
|            | Bublitz at <dickbublitz@sbcglobal.net> or Bob Campbell  |
|            | at <campbell-bob@sbcglobal.net>                         |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### November 12 -- Webinar: Opportunities and Strate    |
|            | gies for New-to-Export U.S. Companies Selling to Mexico |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The U.S. Commercial Service in conjunction with         |
|            | Comerica Bank and FedEx brings to you a webinar on      |
|            | exporting to Mexico. In this webinar you will learn how |
|            | to find buyers, get paid, ship your goods, as well as   |
|            | learn how to mitigate risks and challenges in           |
|            | structuring your financial agreements with Mexico.      |
|            | Strategies to facilitate exporting to Mexico include an |
|            | overview of the Mexican market and business             |
|            | opportunities; an introduction to export finance and    |
|            | insurance payments; and transportation and logistics    |
|            | according to NAFTA regulations. To register for this    |
|            | important webinar, please visit:                        |
|            | <https://emenuapps.ita.doc                              |
|            | .gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q12> |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### November 20 -- Webinar on Mexico                    |
|            | 's Port Development and Upcoming Business Opportunities |
|            |                                                         |
|            | U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico City is hosting a     |
|            | webinar on November 20th from 1:00 -- 2:30 pm Central   |
|            | Time (2-3 pm EST; 11-12 am PST) to discuss a number of  |
|            | the port projects, as well as highlight how U.S.        |
|            | companies can take advantage of these opportunities.    |
|            | During this event, you will hear presentations from the |
|            | General Coordinator of Ports of the Mexican Government, |
|            | the Director of the Mexican Association of Port         |
|            | Terminals and Operators , and from the Commercial       |
|            | Service. Topics covered will include an overview of the |
|            | Mexican economy with an emphasis on the port sector;    |
|            | information on specific port projects across Mexico,    |
|            | and tips on how to participate in the Mexican           |
|            | government bidding process. Opportunities for American  |
|            | primary/subcontractors and suppliers in this sector     |
|            | will be highlighted.                                    |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The webinar cost is \$40. To register for the webinar,  |
|            | please click here:                                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | <http                                                   |
|            | ://www.buyusa.gov/mexico/en/infrastructure_mexico.html> |
|            |                                                         |
|            | #                                                       |
|            | ## December 3 - Strategies to Recruit Chilean Students  |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ![](media/image3.png){width="0.9479166666666666in"      |
|            | height="0.7180555555555556in"}There is great            |
|            | opportunity to recruit students from Chile given the    |
|            | Chilean government\'s recent launch of a new            |
|            | scholarship program, which provides new opportunities   |
|            | for students to study abroad. This interactive webinar  |
|            | will present strategies for recruiting students from    |
|            | Chile, the educational system and economic overview of  |
|            | this market, Chilean student flow trends and            |
|            | projections to the U.S., the latest visa procedures and |
|            | guidance, the latest scholarship opportunities, and     |
|            | assistance from the U.S. Departments of Commerce in     |
|            | Chile. The event fee is \$35. To register for this      |
|            | webinar, please visit:                                  |
|            | <http://www.exp                                         |
|            | ort.gov/eac/show_detail_trade_events.asp?EventID=28543> |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### December 3-5 - Meet Your Match at Ca                |
|            | nada\'s Largest Building & Construction Show in Toronto |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Known as Canada\'s premier building & construction      |
|            | trade show, Construct Canada will be held concurrently  |
|            | with HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, PM Expo, Concrete    |
|            | Canada, Design Trends, and the National GreenBuilding   |
|            | Conference. The U.S. Commercial Service offers a value  |
|            | added package for US exporters to maximize their        |
|            | participation at a cost effective rate of \$850. For    |
|            | further details, please visit,                          |
|            | <http://www.bu                                          |
|            | yusa.gov/canada/en/meetyourmatchatconstructcanada.html> |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **December 8 - Webinar on Tapping into Northeast        |
|            | China\'s Under-tapped Education Market**                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Monday, December 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST/8  |
|            | p.m. to 9 p.m. EST                                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | This interactive webinar will present strategies for    |
|            | recruiting students from northeast China, an economic   |
|            | overview of this market, Chinese student flow trends    |
|            | and projections, the latest visa procedures and         |
|            | guidance, and assistance from the U.S. Departments of   |
|            | Commerce and State in northeast China. Speakers         |
|            | include: the U.S. Consulate in Shenyang - Commercial    |
|            | Section, to brief on regional economic and educational  |
|            | sector overview; and, the Consular Section, to brief on |
|            | student visas. Liaoning University Professor and        |
|            | Director of International Exchange, Ms. Cao Lihua, will |
|            | discuss higher education trends and what students from  |
|            | this region are seeking in a U.S. university.           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Participant Fee: \$35.00. The registration link is:     |
|            |                                                         |
|            | https://emenuapps.ita.do                                |
|            | c.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q1M |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Upon receipt of registration, participants will be sent |
|            | the log-in and dial-in information needed to access the |
|            | webinar.                                                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | For those unable to participate live, you can now       |
|            | purchase a recorded version with PowerPoint for \$35    |
|            | and receive them within a week after the event. Please  |
|            | take the same registration and payment steps as if you  |
|            | were joining the live webinar with note of \"recording  |
|            | only\" in the company description on the registration   |
|            | page. Our system will still automatically send you the  |
|            | log-in and dial-in information, but we will know you    |
|            | won\'t join the live webinar.                           |
|            |                                                         |
|            | If you have questions, then please contact: Gabriela    |
|            | Zelaya at Gabriela.Zelaya@mail.doc.gov or (408)         |
|            | 535-2757, ext. 107.                                     |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### January 27-28, 2009 - BIS Export Control Event      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | This two-day program is led by BIS\'s professional      |
|            | counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination   |
|            | of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The     |
|            | program will cover the information exporters need to    |
|            | know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on |
|            | commercial goods. We will focus on what items and       |
|            | activities are subject to the EAR; steps to take to     |
|            | determine the export licensing requirements for your    |
|            | item; how to determine your export control              |
|            | classification number (ECCN); when you can export or    |
|            | reexport without applying for a license; export         |
|            | clearance procedures and record keeping requirements;   |
|            | Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)         |
|            | concepts; and real life examples in applying this       |
|            | information. Presenters will conduct a number of        |
|            | \"hands-on\" exercises that will prepare you to apply   |
|            | the regulations to your own company\'s export           |
|            | activities. This program is well suited for those who   |
|            | need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations |
|            | under the EAR. Please email                             |
|            | [ma                                                     |
|            | tt.baker@.mail.doc.gov](mailto:matt.baker@mail.doc.gov) |
|            | with questions.                                         |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Orange Tree Golf resort                                 |
|            |                                                         |
|            | 10601 N. 56th St.                                       |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Scottsdale, Az 85254                                    |
|            |                                                         |
|            | \(480\) 948-6100                                        |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **\$325** for the two day event which includes          |
|            | breakfast and lunch both days.                          |
|            |                                                         |
|            | REGISTRATION: <http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona/bis.html>  |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### The World of Concrete Show, Las Vegas,              |
|            |  NV, Exhibits: February 3-6, 2009 \| Seminars 2-6, 2009 |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The World of Concrete, incorporating World of Masonry   |
|            | and Technology for Construction, is the largest annual  |
|            | international trade show for the commercial             |
|            | construction industry with more than 90,000             |
|            | registrants. More than 1,700 exhibiting companies       |
|            | participate, providing the latest products, technology  |
|            | and equipment displayed in more than 900,000 net square |
|            | feet of exhibit space. The World of Concrete is a USDOC |
|            | International Buyer Program event.                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The World of Concrete seminar program is one of the     |
|            | industry's finest with more than 10,000 attendees       |
|            | participating in sessions each year. Sessions include   |
|            | everything from concrete basics to decorative concrete  |
|            | and best management practices. Both 90-minute and       |
|            | three-hour sessions are available. New this year is a   |
|            | Spanish track featuring popular topics presented in     |
|            | Spanish. For further details, please visit,             |
|            | <http://www.worl                                        |
|            | dofconcrete.com/WOC2009/public/enter.aspx?left=0&Nav=0> |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ###                                                     |
|            |  Attention: Furniture and Home Furnishing Manufacturers |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to offer U.S.    |
|            | manufacturers of furniture and home furnishing products |
|            | this most affordable and highly effective opportunity   |
|            | to gain valuable market exposure and develop potential  |
|            | export sales at the 2009 Canadian Home Furnishings      |
|            | Market in Toronto, January 10-13, 2009.                 |
|            |                                                         |
|            | The U.S. Product Literature Center is expressly         |
|            | designed to provide qualified small and mid-sized       |
|            | manufacturers with direct access to Canadian retailers, |
|            | wholesalers, agents and distributors at the largest and |
|            | the longest running show of its kind in Canada, with    |
|            | over 12,000 visitors and 400 exhibitors.                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | For only \$250, participants will receive:              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Valuable market exposure at Canada's largest home   |
|            |     furnishings show.                                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Direct product literature distribution to qualified |
|            |     trade show visitors.                                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   A complete list of business contacts and interested |
|            |     potential partners identified at the event.         |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Listing as a "Featured U.S. Exporter" on the U.S.   |
|            |     Commercial Service Canada\'s website for one year.  |
|            |                                                         |
|            | For further information contact: Ms. Elizene Osores,    |
|            | Ph: (416) 595-5412, ext. 236                            |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Email: <Eli.Osores@mail.doc.gov>                        |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### Market of the Month: Thailand                       |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Thailand is the United States\' 27th largest trading    |
|            | partner. Two-way trade in 2007 was about US\$ 31.2      |
|            | billion, with \$22.75 billion in Thai exports to the    |
|            | U.S. and \$8.44 billion in U.S. exports to Thailand.    |
|            | From 2006 to 2007, U.S. exports to Thailand grew by     |
|            | 3.66 percent, while imports to the U.S. grew by about   |
|            | 1.28 percent. In Asia, Thailand ranks as the United     |
|            | States' 7th largest trading partner after China, Japan, |
|            | Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.                  |
|            |                                                         |
|            | U.S. companies operating in Thailand are afforded       |
|            | national treatment, which places them on an "equal      |
|            | playing field" with Thai companies, a privilege offered |
|            | to no other trading partners' companies.                |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **Thailand at a Glance**                                |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152777777777777       |
|            | e-2in"   **Location:** Southeastern Asia, bordering the |
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|            |      Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of |
|            |                                                         |
|            |                                                   Burma |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152777777777          |
|            | 777e-2in"   **Population:** 65,493,296 (July 2008 est.) |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152777777777777e-     |
|            | 2in"   **Languages:** Thai, English (secondary language |
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|            |             of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152777777777777e-2    |
|            | in"   **GDP Real Growth Rate:** 4.8 percent (2007 est.) |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152777777777777e-     |
|            | 2in"   **GDP -- per capita (PPP):** \$8,000 (2007 est.) |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.15277777777777        |
|            | 7e-2in"   **GDP by Sector:** Agriculture: 11.4 percent; |
|            |   height="0.11388888888888889in"}                       |
|            |          industry: 43.8 percent; services: 44.8 percent |
|            |                                                         |
|            |                                             (2007 est.) |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.1527777777            |
|            | 77777e-2in"   **Labor Force:** 36.9 million (2007 est.) |
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|            | **Trade Agreements**                                    |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Thailand is a member of the Association of Southeast    |
|            | Asian Nations (ASEAN). In 1992, leaders of ASEAN        |
|            | governments approved a Thai proposal to establish the   |
|            | ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), which aims to reduce      |
|            | tariffs on most processed agricultural and industrial   |
|            | products traded among ASEAN countries. ASEAN is         |
|            | examining the possibility of expanding this special     |
|            | trade relationship with Australia, New Zealand, China,  |
|            | South Korea, India and Japan. Currently, Thailand has a |
|            | limited bilateral free trade agreement with China and a |
|            | partial agreement with India. Additionally, on Jan. 1,  |
|            | 2005, Thailand implemented an FTA with Australia, and   |
|            | in 2007 the nation signed a trade agreement with Japan. |
|            |                                                         |
|            | **Best Prospects**                                      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Robust economic growth in Thailand has created numerous |
|            | opportunities for U.S. companies in varying industry    |
|            | sectors, including the following:                       |
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|            | "7.152777777777777e-2in"   Automotive parts and service |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpe                                  |
|            | g){width="7.152777777777777e-2in"   Broadcast equipment |
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|            | dth="7.152777777777777e-2in"   Cosmetic products market |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.j                                    |
|            | peg){width="7.152777777777777e-2in"   Defense equipment |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.152                   |
|            | 777777777777e-2in"   Education services -- study abroad |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.15277777              |
|            | 7777777e-2in"   Food processing and packaging equipment |
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|            |   ![](media/image4.jpeg){width="7.15                    |
|            | 2777777777777e-2in"   Health care and medical equipment |
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|            | 7.152777777777777e-2in"   Safety and security equipment |
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|            | ="7.152777777777777e-2in"   Telecommunication equipment |
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|            | 2777777777777e-2in"   Water pollution control equipment |
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|            | Because of the Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations,  |
|            | American companies are exempt from many of the          |
|            | restrictions on foreign investment imposed by ABL;      |
|            | however, being familiar with ABL and other restrictions |
|            | is important.                                           |
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|            | To read article in entirety, visit                      |
|            | [www.export.gov](http://www.export.gov/). For more      |
|            | information on how U.S. Commercial Services can help    |
|            | you enter the Thai market, visit                        |
|            | [                                                       |
|            | www.buyusa.gov/arizona](http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona). |
|            |                                                         |
|            | ### Business Service Provider Directory                 |
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|            | Are you looking for new customers? Then look into the   |
|            | U.S. Commercial Service\'s [[Business Service Provider  |
|            | Directory]{.                                            |
|            | underline}](http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona/bspinfo.html) |
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|            | If you provide a product or service that is useful to   |
|            | U.S. exporters or an international buyer, use our       |
|            | Business Service Provider (BSP) Directory to promote    |
|            | your company to these prospective customers. For a low  |
|            | annual subscription fee of \$300, your company\'s       |
|            | profile, including contact information and logo, will   |
|            | be listed in our online BSP Directory where it will be  |
|            | seen by thousands of prospective customers.             |
|            |                                                         |
|            | For a complete list of available BSP categories,        |
|            | standards, participation guidelines, and to sign up,    |
|            | please visit                                            |
|            | [[http:                                                 |
|            | //www.buyusa.gov/arizona/bsp_guidelines.html]{.underlin |
|            | e}](http://www.buyusa.gov/arizona/bsp_guidelines.html)\ |
|            | \                                                       |
|            | For more information please contact Mr. Kristian        |
|            | Richardson at 602-254-2907 or e-mail him at             |
|            | <Kristian.Richardson@mail.doc.gov>                      |
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|            | ### Your Arizona U.S. Export Assistance Center Staff    |
|            |                                                         |
|            | Mr. Eric Nielsen, Director, Arizona USEAC -             |
|            | 520.670.5540 - <enielsen@mail.doc.gov>                  |
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|            | Mr. Matt Baker, International Trade Specialist, Tucson  |
|            | -- 520.670.5540 - <mbaker@mail.doc.gov>                 |
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|            | Ms. Pompeya Lambrecht, International Trade Specialist,  |
|            | Phoenix -- 602.277.5223 - <plambrecht@mail.doc.gov>     |
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|            | Ms. Christine Patterson, International Trade Specialist |
|            | Intern, Phoenix -- 602.277.6004 --                      |
|            | <cpatterson@mail.doc.gov>                               |
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|            | Mr. Kristian Richardson, International Trade            |
|            | Specialist, Phoenix -- 602.254.2907 -                   |
|            | <krichardson@mail.doc.gov>                              |
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|            | Ms. Sally Spray, International Trade Specialist,        |
|            | Phoenix -- 480.884.1658 -- <sspray@mail.doc.gov>        |
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|            | \*To watch a video about how we help companies profit   |
|            | through international sales, visit:                     |
|            | <http://www.imagespark.com/azexport>                    |
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