COMMERCIAL  SERVICE

INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SEARCH

GOLD KEY SERVICE

The Gold Key Service (GKS) is one of our most popular and cost-effective programs. If you are planning a business trip to Italy, CS offices here can arrange appointments with pre-screened, established, distributors or buyers. Direct contact with such potential representatives is often a critical factor in securing the right partner in Italy.

Please contact CS Rome directly for inquiries/requests and rates

SINGLE COMPANY PROMOTION

CS Italy offices offer U.S. companies or representatives of U.S. products/services use of conference facilities for business meeting, seminar, press conference, product demonstration or presentation. Centrally located facilities with flexible room layouts and audiovisual equipment included; CS Italy staff assist with arrangements. Additional services are available at an additional charge: interpretors/translators, secretarial assistance, copying, catering, telephone and faxing.

All conference facilities offer:

• Flexible room layout options - small groups to large audiences
• Audiovisual equipment including a video monitor
• Overhead projector - Slide projector
• Microphones
• Flip chart

Other equipment may be available depending on location

A variety of additional services are available at an additional cost:

• Interpreters & Translators
• Copying
• Secretarial Assistance
• Catering
• Long-distance Telephone & Faxing
• Videoconferencing

Please contact CS Milan directly for inquiries/requests and rates

U.S. PAVILIONS AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOWS

CS Italy organizes U.S. pavilions at major trade shows in Italy. Participation in a Commerce-sponsored booth is a cost-effective way to gain access to interested distributors and customers. Please contact CS Milan directly for a listing of those shows in which we participate. You may also visit the Export.Gov homepage for a complete list of events.

PUBLICIZING YOUR PRODUCTS

U.S.A. Trade News, CS Italy's color magazine, is read bi-monthly by over 5,000 Italian companies with an interest in American products. A variety of advertising options are available. Please contact CS Milan directly for rates and deadlines.

Commercial News USA, is a "catalog" of American products which is distributed to over 100,000 readers outside the United States (including 1,200 in Italy). Your local EAC can help you place an ad. Please contact CS Rome directly for rates and deadlines.

MARKET INFORMATION

Market Research Reports for a whole range of sectors are prepared by Commerce Department experts around the world. These studies are excellent research tools for companies wishing to explore a new market. Additionally, the Country Commercial Guide for Italy provides key information on the Italian market, including the "best prospects" for American goods and services.

Most of these reports can be obtained on the National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) website.

BUSINESS ADVOCACY

Commerce Department offices around the world can also assist you in making a case for your products offered as part of bids for major projects. Or simply in securing information on the status of unpaid invoices.

Please contact CS Milan directly for inquiries/requests and rates.