Doing Business in Southern Africa- Meet Global NY's South African Representative
Thursday, May 11, 2017
09:00 - 10:30am
Key Reasons for NYS Companies to Consider the African Market:
- Sophisticated financial services, legal and business service sectors
- Transportation infrastructure
- South Africa’s location as a gateway to other African countries
- A strong preference for U.S.-branded goods
Best prospects for U.S. exports are:
- Electricity Power Systems and Renewable Energy
- Oil and Gas Supplies and Equipment
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Pollution Control Equipment
- Medical Equipment and Healthcare Services
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
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Richard Zurba is the Director of Zurcom International (Pty) Ltd, which is the contracted representative for New York State in sub-Saharan Africa. Richard came to Africa in 1993, working in the D. R. Congo on humanitarian relief projects for World Vision Relief. He moved to South Africa in 1996, as an export manager for a South African firm, selling into 20 African countries. In January 1999, Richard opened the South Africa Trade Office in Johannesburg for the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, to which New York State belongs. The office promotes international business development, and assists companies with market research, identifying distributors/buyers, and supporting trade missions. Richard has a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Alberta, an M.A. in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and an M.B.A. in International Business from the University of Western Ontario.
Richard will discuss how his company provides no-cost services to NYS companies, including the Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS). EMAS is a New York State program that helps eligible businesses find reputable sales agents or distributors abroad, and provides invaluable market intelligence. A company’s participation begins with a simple application. All of Global NY’s international offices provide local expertise for the markets you select, conduct customized research and identify potential partners for your company abroad. Join us to learn more!
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How to Register:
Either:
- Email globalny@esd.ny.gov and include: First Name, Last Name, Title, Business/Organization Name, Telephone, Email Address Please specify the location of the event "SYRACUSE" in the subject line: Global NY Africa Event: Location SYRACUSE
- or Click here to register via the CNYIBA
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Location:
Mohawk Global
123 Air Cargo Rd. (Hancock Airport)
North Syracuse, New York 13212
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