ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Section's Services
The Economic and Commercial Section is available to assist US exporters
and investors in the Lebanese market. Below is a description of
the section’s services:
Business Counseling: (Free of charge)
The Economic and Commercial Section counsels U.S. and Lebanese
business representatives regarding market entry opportunities and
products. This service is offered in trade and investment, joint
ventures, licensing, franchising opportunities, agencies and distributorship.
The section assists American Companies in locating potential business
partners and maintains a computerized business database to this
intent.
Advocacy: (Free of charge)
The embassy, with the assistance of Economic and Commercial Section's
staff, stands ready to work actively with Lebanese government officials
on behalf of U.S. firms involved in overseas projects, in promoting
U.S. commercial interests in Lebanon. Advocacy may include conducting
visits to government officials, helping in arranging meetings with
government officials, accompanying company representatives to these
meetings, sending letters or making phone calls on behalf of U.S.
companies regarding a specific project or opportunity.
Gold key Service GKS: (Fee-based)
The Gold Key Service (GKS) is a custom-tailored service designed
for US executives planning to visit Lebanon. It includes hotel reservations
at US Embassy discounted rate; screening of potential agents, representatives,
or partners; telephone campaign, hand-delivery of client's product
literature, and follow-up calls; appointments with reputable Lebanese
firms; background information on local firms with whom US client
is meeting; escort by commercial specialist to meetings; briefing
regarding trade practices in Lebanon; and transportation.
International Partner Search IPS (Fee-based)
The IPS is a customized search that helps U.S. firms find reliable
agents and distributors for their products in Lebanon. In the U.S.
American firms should contact the nearest Export Assistance Center
to apply for this service.
International Company Profile (Fee-based)
The International Company Profile (ICP) is prepared at the request
of a U.S. firm to determine whether a Lebanese firm is a suitable
trading partner. The report includes factual data on the Lebanese
firm's management, business activities, product lines, financial
condition, credit-worthiness, trading experience, market coverage,
business connections in the country, as well as the post's evaluation
to help U.S. firms assess risks, reliability and capability.
Other Services (Free of charge)
-- The E/C section responds to various trade inquiries related to
specific industry sectors. The section also provides the Lebanese
business community with contact information and company profiles
of American companies in the US.
-- The E/C section participates in the formulation and implementation
of the country plan for trade promotion, which includes local trade
shows, exhibitions, reverse trade missions and official visits.
-- The E/C section provides information on the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation (OPIC), Export & Import Bank (Ex-Im),
and the Trade Development Agency (TDA). E/C section also distributes
the monthly Commercial News USA.
Further assistance
-- For in depth sector studies or market research, we have prepared
a selective list of local consultants.
-- For any commercial disputes requiring legal representation, please
refer to the Embassy list of lawyers at http://www.usembassy.gov.lb/Consular/acs.html
-- For real estate management, consultancy and valuation, please
refer to the following agents:
MICHAEL DUNN & CO
Contact Person: Michael
Dunn
Tel: 961-1-323404
Fax: 961-1-3234051
E-Mail: mikedunn@michaeldunn.com.lb
PATRIMOINE CONSEIL
Contact Person: Mario
Mohanna
Tel/Fax: 961-1-335011
E-Mail: mohannam@inco.com.lb
SODECO GESTION
Contact Person: Jo Kanaan
Tel: 961-1-616000
Fax: 961-1-614280
E-Mail: sodeco@sodeco-gestion.com
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