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Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 13 manufacturing plants. In addition, new plants are under construction in Ontario, Canada and Mississippi. There are more than 1,700 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America which sold more than 2.9 million vehicles in 2007.
Toyota directly employs over 43,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $21 billion, including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals more than $30 billion. According to a 2005 Center for Automotive Research study, Toyota, along with its dealers and suppliers, has generated nearly 400,000 U.S. jobs, including jobs created through spending by direct, dealer and suppliers employees. For more information about Toyota, visit
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Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R) is an international trade and customs law firm concentrating in assisting clients with the movement of goods, personnel, and ideas across international borders. Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services (STTAS), provides comprehensive international trade and customs consulting services, project management, customs and trade compliance program development, information services, and international training programs. The Firm has offices in Washington, DC, Miami, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, San Francisco, and Beijing. Through STTAS, the Firm also services clients through offices located in Detroit, Ottawa, Sao Paulo and Mexico City. The ST&R/STTAS team consists of more than 475 customs and trade professionals, including a former Commissioner of US Customs, four former Deputy Customs Commissioners and a former Assistant Customs Commissioner.
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The Alberta International Offices and Trade Division of the Ministry of International and Intergovernmental Relations develops trade policy and facilitates the growth of Alberta exports to key geographic markets. Alberta is one of the strongest economies in Canada and exported more than $82 billion in 2007 - see how you can be part of a growing and dynamic North American success story.
La Representacion del Gobierno de Alberta en México es parte de la red de Oficinas Internacionales del Ministerio de Relaciones Internacionales e Intergubernamentales. Inicio sus operaciones en la Ciudad de México en 2002 con la función de promover el desarrollo economico, el comercio y la inversion entre la Provincia de Alberta y Mexico. Nuestra oficina es su primer punto de contacto con Alberta. Podemos asesorarle para encontrar productos y tecnologías, identificar un socio comercial, explorar oportunidades de inversion, y proporcionarle información o contactos para visitar, estudiar o emigrar a Alberta. Estamos aquí para servir como su enlace con Alberta. |
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Integration Point ®, Inc.’s Real Time Global Trade Management helps many of the best known companies import and export goods more effectively by providing up-to-date international trade compliance. Today, Integration Point helps manage more than $300 billion in trade in over 75 countries.
Integration Point’s solution is a comprehensive suite of fully integrated, web-based software products that provide consistent and secure access to information around the clock including: Import/Export Management, Global Classification, C-TPAT, AEO, Denied Party Screening, Free Trade Agreement qualification and Duty Deferral Program participation.
For more information about Integration Point contact
Sales@IntegrationPoint.net or
(704) 576-3678.
www.IntegrationPoint.net
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INTERCARGO BROKERS is an International Trade service provider helping importers, and exporters with a wide range of services that make us to be your best choice to clear the US/Mexico Border.
If you are concerned about the timely clearance of you freight from and to Mexico, or if you are looking for ways to improve lead time and reduce cost on your import/export transactions contact us, and learn more about how our services can definitely improve you global operations
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A boutique firm, Bay Communications & Marketing Inc. is a provider of business communication and information services, including writing and publishing, Web site content development and marketing services. We specialize in launching or repositioning newsletters and Web sites and providing ongoing content and services. Our clients range from business associations to blue-chip companies and government departments, nationally and internationally. One of our areas of expertise is writing and producing marketing communication materials for companies and organizations targeting women entrepreneurs and exporters. Visit
www.baycomm.ca
to get free sure-fire tips on how to boost your marketing.
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Concrete Global Ventures is committed to being a leader in advancing women's economic and political empowerment by increasing knowledge, facilitating stakeholder collaboration and promoting leadership opportunities.
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LKN Global Enterprises, Inc., based in Pasadena, California, is a strategic
planning consultancy with a focus on strategic market entry and
international trade collaboration. With diverse backgrounds in the private
and public sectors, the consultancy facilitates business relationships
across industries and borders. To meet the needs of domestic and global
clients, the consultancy excels in the design and presentation of innovative
business plans, business development, seminars and training. This planning
is strengthened with the provision of global market research, actionable
intelligence and feasibility studies. The consultancy's expertise extends
across a full spectrum to include international trade, global marketing and
intercultural communication.
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Creating profitable international business partnerships
Trade Partners promotes and facilitates trade and investment between Canada, Mexico and Brazil for export associations, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce and small to large companies. We specialize in linking companies with the right international business partner and organizing Conferences and Trade Missions.
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U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $247 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 2,542 banking offices and 4,895 ATMs, and provides a comprehensive line of banking, brokerage, insurance, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. As your global partner, we can provide a full range of international products and services that help ensure your success in the global marketplace.
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