International
Business Assistance
The Development Council created the Chester County International
Business Council (CCIBC) to contribute to the vitality of the regional
economy by directly assisting businesses in international commerce.
CCIBC is directed by its 33 member Advisory Board composed of executives
with international expertise from industry and service sectors.
Additionally, the Advisory Board provides mentoring, counseling
and strategic input to local companies doing business internationally.
CCIBC collaborates with the Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development's Office of International Business Development
and is an affiliate of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia.
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CCIBC Advisory
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Through its Advisory Board network,
CCIBC provides access to the following services:
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| International Business Consulting
& Mentoring |
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One-on-One Counseling |
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Advisory Board Counseling |
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Assistance with Marketing Plans
and Entry Strategies |
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Access to Legal, Financial, Shipping,
and Other Expertise |
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| Market Research Assistance |
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Country Profiles |
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Economic Indicators |
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Industry Sector Analysis |
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Competitive Information |
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| Overseas Representatives |
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Access to 15 Overseas Representatives
for In-Country Assistance |
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| Trade Promotion Grants |
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Market Access Grants |
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International Trade Access Grants |
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| Educational Seminars |
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Regional/Country Information Seminars |
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Export Training in Finance, Shipping,
Patents and Intellectual Property, CE Marking, Agent/Distributor
Management, and More |
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| Overseas Trade Shows |
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Promotion of Industry-Based International
Trade Shows |
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Assistance at U.S., Pennsylvania
and World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Trade Shows |
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| Overseas Trade Missions |
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Promotion of U.S., Pennsylvania
and World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia Trade Missions |
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Distributor or Partner Search |
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In-Country Support during Trade
Missions |
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| In-Bound Trade Missions |
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Access to Buyers’ Missions
from Other Countries |
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Access to Venture Capital Groups
Seeking Investments in U.S. Companies |
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Access to Trade Leads and Referrals |
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| Annual Spring Event
– “ Chester County
International Day” |
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Formally established in 2003, the Sister County program
aims to expand the opportunities for economic, educational,
cultural, and civic exchange between the counties of Chester County,
PA and Cheshire County, England. CCEDC is serving as the primary
liaison with Cheshire and is leading the business and economic
development component of the program. The Chester County
Commissioners, West Chester University, The Chester County
Conference and Visitors Bureau, and Longwood Gardens are also key
partners. |
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International
Links |
Photo on top:
" Chester County Globe
Award 2002" presented to Polymeric Systems, Inc. of Phoenixville
, PA. Pictured are Bill Bogle
, COO of Genesis Machinery Products and Chairman of CCIBC,
Theodore Flint, President of Polymeric Systems and Deborah Flint.
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