Note: Americas Global Foundation (AGF) was The Americas Global Foundation (TAF)
| The AmericasRep in Washington, DC (ARW) Program | |||||
| CONCEPT STATEMENT: Most Latin American private and public sector organizations and businesses are unable to penetrate the US market for reasons related to high office set-up costs, language barriers, inadequate social and local business know- how and a lack of quality representation services and key contacts. This problem affects the majority of entities who have a desire to sell goods and/or services; establish joint venture relationships and improve their possibilities for long-term growth. While the causes are generally known, little has been done to resolve them on a systematic basis using an innovative, cost-effective methodology that The Americas Foundation in partnership with ALTEX offer as "The AmericasRep in Washington, DC Services Program"...Your Eyes and Ears in Washington DC, Capital of the USA and the World!!! VISION: To offer value-added representation services for institutional and other clients in Latin America in need of a high-quality, low-cost, low-risk integrated support mechanism based in Washington DC, USA to promote the achievement of their respective goals and objectives. |
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PURPOSE: To offer an integrated series of representation -one stop shop services- to Latin American based businesses, educational institutions, foundations, governmental entities and others to provide an American presence using a local in-country representative to: 1. Promote the sale of goods and services 2. Facilitate effective customer/client relationships 3. Develop a quality image for your company and its products 4. Ensure the acquisition of goods, services, capital and contracts 5. Undertake research and analysis to improve service delivery effectively and efficiently 6. Establish a cost-effective way to maintain an ongoing presence in the world's largest market |
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| SERVICES:
The following are some of the professional services we offer: 1. Organizing and hosting conferences, seminars, congresses & meetings throughout the USA 2. In-depth market research on trends, customers, competitors, regulations, pricing, etc. 3. Answering national private telephone lines 4. Partner company profile preparation 5. Travel arrangements, itineraries and logistics 6. Integrated support services for embassy staff 7. Trade show and trade mission representation 8. Mailing of organizational brochures, literature and samples 9. Product/services web site hosting (on-line catalogue display) 10. Design, execution and monitoring of marketing plans 11. National intelligence business leads 12. Orientation to US government and IFIs (i.e.. World Bank) structures, programs and policies 13. Identifying agents, distributors, licensees, franchisees and other key business/government contacts |
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| POTENTIAL
CLIENTS: Business Sector - tourism, medical, food and beverage, handicrafts, etc. Government Sector - local, provincial, district, regional-level governments & embassies Non-Government Sector - chambers of commerce, cooperatives, foundations, associations, unions, etc. Education Sector - universities, internships, college, vocational and technical schools |
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| MARKETING: 1. TAF’s Web site (www.theamericas.org) 2. Commissioned in-country representatives 3. Latin American Newspapers 4. Overseas missions and conferences 5. Specialized trade shows |
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| Team and Experience.
TAF has a team of professionals and advisors to handle any situation. However, we will
bring on board specific experts for those exceptional needs. The following are some of the
professionals currently assisting some of our programs: Victor Pinzon, TAF's President;
Dr. George Sloan, TAF Chairman; Dr. Vinton Cerf, MCI known as "The Father of
Internet"; Robin Mills, United Foundation Chair; Carlos Villanueva, President
Mexicanos en el Exterior; Jazmin Bonilla, Investment Banking; Louis Barcelo, Investment
Banking; German Guajardo, CPA Consultant; Bill Harris, Information Technology Consultant;
Jay Rosenberg, Investment Banking; Omar Hafez, Investment Banking; Barbara Serage, NGO
Chairwoman; Michael Ray Bridgewater, NGO President; Luis Guevara, Project Coordinator;
Pauline Thompson; Real Estate; Nellie McConkey, Events Organizer and PR; Ricardo Espitia,
IT Consultant; Ana Marie Look, TV Producer; Luis Patino, Journalist; Louis Delgado,
Investment Banking; Jorge Hurtarte, IT Consultant; Rafael Roman, Federal Government
Official; Jan Du Plain, Public Relations; Madeline Darden, Project Management; Jose
Machado, Computers. |
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| FEE
STRUCTURE: The AmericasRep in Washington, DC Services program is available on a one-year contract basis, based on the client's annual sales volume for the following retainer fees: Type A: Annual Sales over US$10 Million - $1,500/month Type B: Annual Sales from US$ 1-10 Mill - $1,250/month Type C: Annual Sales under US$ 1 Million - $1,000/month The fee includes salaries (based on a projected professional rate of $75/hour), benefits, administration, management and office overhead. A discount of 10% is available for businesses and organizations which continue after the first year contract termination date. Additional direct costs associated with travel, phone, e-mail, fax, mailings, advertising, etc. will be pre-approved by clients and invoiced separately. |
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| All net proceeds go to The Americas Foundation’s empowering Hispanics in the U.S. the people of Latin America programs and projects such as: AILD, ACTeTWork, Hemispheric Forum TV, LACAW, ADVOCACY, e-Global University; Youth, Speaker Series, TAF's Website, others | |||||
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| Note: Americas Global Foundation (AGF) was The Americas Global Foundation (TAF) | |||||
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