• Gain access to key international markets
• Contact decision-makers at an early stage
• Plan a strategic, well-focused approach
• Secure export financing
• Produce successful international sales results
• Save time, effort, and money

Competitive Advantages of Washington, DC Representation

• Access to key decision-makers and senior officials
• Intelligence/leads for international business development opportunities and resources
• Financing exports through U.S. government and international financial institutions
• Advocacy from U.S. government agencies
• Effective communication with members of Congress

Important Contacts in the Nation's Capital

• Executive branch agencies such as U.S. Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury
• Export-Import Bank of the U.S., Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and U.S. Trade and Development Agency
• International financial institutions, including the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank
• Foreign embassies
• U.S. Congress

Services include:

• Representation through Your Washington Office
• Strategic planning/marketing
• Export finance support & international finance seminars
• Government relations/lobbying
• Research/information gathering
• Training/orientation programs
• Special event planning
• Communications/public relations
• Trade, professional, regional organization services
• General troubleshooting

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International Finance Seminars

Houlihan International L.L.C. helps companies identify sales opportunities and tap into export and investment financing sources of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Houlihan International L.L.C. offers customized seminars for businesses, trade and professional organizations on topics such as:

• Uncovering business opportunities at the World Bank, Inter- American Development Bank, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
• Using export finance programs as a marketing tool
• Understanding how to use finance programs to sharpen your competitive edge
• Making the decision-making process in trade finance work for you
• Using the Internet and other essential tools for business development and finance
• Working the Washington, DC Angle: avoiding pitfalls and getting results in advancing your business interests

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Trade, Professional & Regional Organization Services

• Membership Development & Services: Identify new markets, develop marketing strategies and promotional activities to increase membership; design new services to meet current and future needs of members.
• Communications: Review and improve internal and external communication systems and information flow, including Internet services; attract media coverage for the organization's activities.
• Special Events: Plan, organize, and implement special events in Washington, DC with key decision makers from the Administration and Congress; organize conferences, seminars and other events.
• Lobbying Campaigns & Coalition Building: Develop strategy and implementation for lobbying efforts and establishment of inter-industry issue coalitions.
• Seminars: Training programs and seminars on identifying international sales opportunities and gaining access to export finance programs funded by the U.S. government, the World Bank, and regional development banks.
• Speaking Engagements: Topics include Obtaining the Best Results from Ex-Im Bank, TDA, & OPIC; Mining the Internet for International Business Leads; Advice on Do's and Don't's in Washington, DC; Getting U.S. Government Support for Small Businesses; Have Your Message Heard in the U.S. Congress.

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