Company Name
The name of your company or organization, or the company / organization you are representing.
Address
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City
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State
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Zip Code
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Company Website
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Person To Contact
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Contact Name's Title
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Contact Telephone
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Contact Fax Number
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Contact Email Address
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Alternate Contact Name
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Alternate Contact Title
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Alternate Contact Email
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Alternate Contact Phone
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Primary Company Activity
Select the activity below which describes the primary activity your business is involved in.
Manufacturer
Distributor/Rep
Export Mgt. Company
Service Company
Franchiser
Other
Secondary Company Activity
Select your company's second-most characteristic activity.
Manufacturer
Distributor/Rep
Export Mgt. Company
Service Company
Franchiser
Other
Additional Company Activity
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Manufacturer
Distributor/Rep
Export Mgt. Company
Service Company
Franchiser
Other
Other Company Activity
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Industry Type
Select the type of industry which best describes your company's main product or service.
Energy-Efficient Building Materials
Pollution Control Equipment
Renewable Energy Equipment
Number of Employees
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Year Established
Enter the year your company was established.
EIN (Tax ID number)
Enter your company's Tax ID Number if applicable.
Annual Sales
Select the range of your company's annual sales.
Under $2-Million USD
$2-5-Million USD
$6-15-Million USD
Over $15-Million USD
Annual Exports
Select your company's annual exports as a % of total sales.
0%
1-5%
6-10%
11-100%
Brief Company Description
Briefly describe your company as you would to a prospective customer who knew nothing about it.
Parent Company
If your company is foriegn owned, indicate the parent company and country.
Country of Ownership
If your company is foreign owned, please indicate the country of ownership.
Receiving Export or Trade Assistance?
Are you currently working with a U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) or Center for Int. Trade Dev. (CITD)?
Yes, USEAC
Yes, CITD
No, Neither
Base City and Trade Specialist's Name:
If you answered yes above, provide the name of the specialist and the city where their office is based.
Interested in a Competitive Audit Consulting?
Are you interested in a Competitive Audit and Consulting?
Interested in an Export Readiness Assessment?
Are you interested in the Export Readiness Assessment?
Interested in Workshop Trainings?
Are you interested in Workshops and Trainings available to GEEP participants?
Interest in China Entry Strat. / Act. Plan?
Are you interested in a China Entry Strategy and Action Plan?
Interest in Market Promo. & Matchmaking?
Are you interested in Market Promotion and Matchmaking services?
Interested in Representative Office in Hong Kong?
Are you in interested in a Representative Office in Hong Kong?
Interest in Exp. Finance & Transact. Support?
Are you interested in Export Financing and Transaction?
Subscribe to DOC Green Newsletter?
Would you like to subscribe to the Department of Commerce Green Newsletter?
Export Marketing Plan & Resource Allocation?
Do you have an export marketing plan and allocated resources to enter a foriegn market?
Domestic U.S. Product Percentage?
Does your product contain at least 51% U.S. content?
yes
no
Product Description & USP
Describe the product/service you seek to promote, including its competitive advantages & unique selling proposition. What differentiates it from competitor offerings?
Major Competitors?
Who are your major competitors in the U.S. and abroad?
Most important customers?
Who are your most important end-users or end-user industries for this product/service?
Product Distribution
How is your product typcially distributed and marketed in the U.S. and abroad?
Licensing and/or Registration Approval
What type of licensing or registration does your product require in the U.S. (e.g. FDA approval)?
Related Products/Services
What related products/services might a representative or partner of this product/service also handle?
Rights to Export?
Does your company have (or can it produce) rights to export this product/service?
yes
no
HS Code
The HS Code for your product or service (if known).
Export Control Classification Code
The Export Control Classification Code for your product (if applicable)
Type of Business Contacts Sought?
Enter all the following that apply below (Distributor/Wholesaler, Agent/Sales Rep, Franchisee, Joint Venture Partner, Licensee, Other)
Seeking Exclusive Representation?
Is your firm seeking exclusive representation in this market?
yes
no
Required Customer Attributes
Describe any required traits your customer must have (technical qualifications, servicing capabilities, language ability, size, coverage, etc.)
Distinguishing Operational Characteristics
Describe any operational features, interests, or objectives that might help us identify potential business partners.
Company/Industry Contact Requests
Are there any specific companies, or types of companie, you would like use to contact?
Represented In China/Asia?
Is your company represented in China/Asia?
yes
no
Exclusive Representation In China/Asia?
If yes above, is this arrangement exclusive?
yes
no
Company Name
Company of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Address
Address of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Contact Person
Contact Person of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Title
Title of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Contact Telephone
Phone Number of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Contact Fax
Fax number of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Contact Email
Email address of China/Asia rep/partner if applicable.
Representative/Partner Awareness?
Is the China/Asia rep/partner aware you're applying for GEEP representation? if applicable.
yes
no
China Delegation Leader
Name of China Delegation Leader (if planning to travel to China or want a USDOC "Gold Key")
Mobile Phone Number
Your mobile phone number
Mobile Phone Works Overseas?
Does your mobile phone work outside the United States?
yes
no
Purchasing / Selling Authority
Do you have purchasing / selling authority
yes
no
Other Delegation Members
List the names and titles of other members in your delegation, if applicable.
Desired Dates for Service
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Alternative Dates
Enter an alternative service date if the above isn't available.
Desired Locations
Desired locations (include airports you will be arriving/departing).
Hotel Name And Address
Hotel name and address (let us know if you need reseravation assistance)
Need Transportation?
Do you need transportation services?
yes
no
Need Translation Services?
Do you need translation services? If so what languages?
Bringing / Mailing Product Samples?
Will you be bringing along or mailing product samples?
yes
no
Equipment Needed For Demos?
Will you need equipment for product demonstrations? If so, explain.
Additional Services
Please note any additional services or assistance you require.
Delegation Goals?
What are your goals for this mission?
Special Dietary Needs?
Do you have special dietary needs or allergies? If yes, please explain.
Emergency Contact
Please provide the name and telephone number of a person to contact in case of emergency.
Project Overview: GEEP consists of seven (7) export assistance deliverables specifically designed to prepare and enable U.S. suppliers of green technologies, particularly small-and medium-sized (SME) California suppliers, to initiate and expand export sales to China. Green technologies eligible for GEEP services include renewable energy equipment (wind, solar, tidal, geothermal); pollution controls (air, water, sewage); and energy efficient building materials. The Center for International Trade Development (CITD) and the EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT hereby agrees to provide GEEP services to the (COMPANY) under the terms and conditions stated herein. Services CITD will Provide Ongoing Export Advice/Counseling: The CITD will be available to COMPANY for advice and counseling throughout this project, including assistance by telephone or during visits to the CITD office. CITD contacts will be Maurice Kogon, Bronwen Madden and/or Kerry Bonner (310-973-3173). Customized Competitiveness Audit/SWOT: An industry consultant team led by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), a State and federally-funded non-profit organization, will meet with appropriate COMPANY managers at its site, observe operations at the facility, and provide a written and oral report to COMPANY with findings and recommendations. COMPANY may make use of this report in any manner it wishes, with no obligation with respect to any of the findings or recommendations. If COMPANY requests, the CMTC consultant will provide up to four hours of follow-up consulting at no cost to implement a SWOT analysis or assist with one or more of the recommendations. Optional Advanced Manufacturing Training: If recommended in the Competitiveness Audit, COMPANY may request the El Camino College Business Training Center to provide “lean” or related advanced manufacturing training. COMPANY will either pay directly for such training or obtain it free under the El Camino College’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) contract. Customized Export Readiness Assessment (ERA): The CITD’s Web-based diagnostic tool will be used to assess COMPANY’s export readiness and potential, based on answers to 23 questions about its company and products. The ERA report will identify specific export strengths/weaknesses in each of the 23 areas and recommend specific actions to overcome weaknesses and increase export readiness. COMPANY may make use of the ERA in any manner it wishes, with no obligation with respect to any of the findings or recommendations. Export Training: COMPANY managers and staff will have the opportunity to attend any or all of six, 3-hour workshops designed to overcome resistance, instill confidence, and increase competency in export analysis, planning, distribution, pricing, promotion, compliance, logistics and finance, with particular application to China. The six workshop topics include: • Fundamentals of Export • China’s “Green” Market – Market Potential, Business Culture, Best Entry Strategies • Finding Chinese Partners & Concluding Contracts & Agent/Distributor Agreements • Financing Green Exports to China & Getting Paid • Regulatory Compliance & Legal Do’s and Don’ts for China • Freight & Logistics – Delivering Green Exports to China Market Research Kit: Although market research how-to’s will be covered in the training component, the CITD will compile a market research package tailored to COMPANY’s industry and product lines. This package will include information needed to identify best markets and market entry strategies, drawn from relevant trade statistics, product market surveys, trade regulations, target-country marketing guides, and guides to cross-cultural business practices. Customized Export Market Plan: The CITD will assist COMPANY to develop a customized Export Market Plan (EMP) for China, utilizing the CITD’s EMP template. The customized EMP will reflect COMPANY’s own resources and capabilities and draw on the above market research to identify best market entry strategies for China and further identify the specific actions, and costs thereof, that COMPANY agrees to undertake over a 6-12 month period to carry out the plan. Targeted Promotion: The CITD will advise COMPANY on promotional techniques and provide information about relevant options and media to increase exposure in the China market. COMPANY will have the opportunity to participate in designated GEEP trade events in California and China. The CITD will cover all or a portion of COMPANY’S booth costs at one such event of interest in China. Targeted Matchmaking: The CITD will assist COMPANY to find and select qualified agents and/or distributors in China. The CITD will pay the prescribed fee in COMPANY’s behalf for one International Partner Search (IPS) or equivalent service of the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) in China. As an option, COMPANY may request CITD’s legal consultant to prepare a customized Agent/Distributor Agreement for use in China at a discounted fee of $500. Terms & Conditions GEEP Fee: The total fee for the specified services is US$1,000, payable upon acceptance of this agreement. Payment shall be made to: CITD-El Camino Community College District. This fee does NOT cover costs for any additional expenses not specifically provided for in this agreement, such as costs for subscription, commissioned research, non-designated trade events, travel, legal services, and the like. COMPANY’s Responsibilities: COMPANY will make reasonable efforts to respond to CITD requests for relevant company information and to follow through promptly on mutually agreed actions. COMPANY specifically agrees to promptly report results of the GEEP assistance received, such as attributable export inquiries, orders, distributorships and sales, using survey instruments provided by the CITD. Both parties will inform each other promptly of any unforeseen changes, new developments, or other issues that impact this agreement, so that both can adjust plans accordingly.
