Welcome to the International Healthcare Technologies webpage.
Healthcare is a steadily growing industry with an approximate value of $117.4 billion exported from the U.S. in 2011, which has risen almost 26% since 2007. With the recent rapid growth of emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China there exists a tremendous opportunity for U.S. companies to successfully expand into the international arena.
The Healthcare Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. health industry, expanding its market access, and increasing exports. It accomplishes this through a variety of resources and services for U.S. companies such as Webinars, Gold Key and Platinum Key Services. The team, comprised of trade specialists from throughout the U.S. and from U.S. Embassies around the world, provides:
Market Intelligence
In-Depth Market Data and Statistics
Trade Counseling
Creating Market Entry Strategies
Business Matchmaking
Identifying and Evaluating potential partners
Regulations and Customs Navigation
Documentation Assistance
In addition to our many services, the Healthcare Team specializes in using both Domestic and International Trade Shows as turnkey events to help foster new business relationships and expand the international presence of U.S. firms by attracting country experts and international buyers.
| South Asia Webinar Series -- Architectural/Constr./Engineering SVC, Construction Eq., Electrical Power Systems, Environmental Technologies, General Industrial Eq./Supplies, Health Care Services, Medical Eq., Renewable Energy Eq., Telecommunications Services, Transportation Serv. (other than Aviation) | ||||
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India, a country with endless opportunities and perennial complications: join our experts to learn the dos and don'ts to succeed. With its 1.2 billion population, a dynamic middle class, and 6.5% GDP growth rate, India is uniquely positioned for sustained growth in the near future.
Sri Lanka brims with opportunities for U.S. exporters after decades of strife. Geographically situated as an ideal shipping hub, Sri Lanka is now open for business!
Join us for the South Asia Webinar Series to hear from -- and ask questions of -- experts to learn how to enter – or expand – into the Indian and Sri Lankan markets.
First session:
Business Opportunities in South India and Sri Lanka: Tips to Succeed
Thursday, October 11, 2012, 10:00 am EST
Hear from successful U.S. exporters, local businesses and government officials about the prime business opportunities in South India and Sri Lanka! If you are in the infrastructure, IT, healthcare, environment, or design/build sectors, you won't want to miss this event! South India boasts the country's manufacturing and IT hubs; Sri Lanka has ripe opportunities for U.S. businesses – now is the time to gain a foothold in these countries!
Second session:
Top Ten Tricks from Legal, Financial and Customs Experts: How to Succeed with the Mechanics of Exporting to India
Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 3:00 pm EST
Learn directly from our panel of renowned lawyers, bankers and shipping companies the in's and out's of shipping your products to India. Each speaker will present a list of “Top Ten Tricks” and will be available to answer your questions. U.S. exports to India have more than doubled in the last five years – make sure your company is poised to take advantage of this market!
A recording of both webinars will be available for participants. |
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| Contacts: | ||||
| Abdul Shaikh, TIC International Economist Phone: 202-482-1619 Abdul.Shaikh@trade.gov | ||||
| Larry Tabash, Austin Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 512-936-0039 Larry.Tabash@trade.gov | ||||
| Mala Venkat, Chennai Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: 91-44-2857 4293 Mala.Venkat@trade.gov | ||||
| Melissa Branzburg, Boston International Trade Specialist Phone: 617-565-4309 Melissa.Branzburg@trade.gov | ||||
| Pauline Shams, Iraq-Afghanistan Task Force Business and Industry Specialist Phone: 202-482-4974 Pauline.Shams@trade.gov | ||||
| Rachel Kreissl, Clearwater Commercial Officer Phone: 727-464-4166 Rachel.Kreissl@trade.gov | ||||
| Sandra Edwards, Raleigh Director Phone: 919-281-2751 Sandra.Edwards@trade.gov | ||||
| Aileen Nandi, San Jose CA Commercial Officer Phone: (408) 535 2757, ext. 102 aileen.nandi@trade.gov | ||||
