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show news4 Greater New York Dental Meeting — Nov. 25, 2012 AD n Ninety-five percent of the world’s consumers live outside the United States, and more and more U.S. com- panies are looking to meet these prospective buyers. To increase inter- national sales, businesses are turn- ing to the Commerce Department’s U.S. Commercial Service and other federal agencies for export services. Here at the Greater New York Den- tal Meeting (GNYDM), the commer- cial service offers export programs to assist you in your export and partner- ing efforts. So, whether you’re new to export or want to expand into new markets, thecommercialserviceexpertisecan help add to your bottom line. Stop in and see the commercial service representatives. They are located in the International Business Center, part of international registra- tion, just next to the show office. International Buyer Program Once again this year, the GNYDM has been selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce to participate in the international buyer program (IBP), a service that significantly enhances the ability to make the show a truly global marketplace. Through this program, the com- mercial service offers a number of services to help attendees make the most of their show experience and assists small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses in exporting their prod- ucts and services. During the show, commercial services trade specialists will man- age the International Business Cen- ter. At the center, buyers can negoti- ate with sellers, use the meeting rooms provided — free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis — and take advantage of the facility to plan visits to the exhibit floor. Exhibitors are encouraged to visit the International Business Center for export counseling by staff and to meet with international buyers. The commercial service offers free, interactive export seminar Through the Commercial Service Export Seminar, exhibitors will learn the tools of the trade and have an opportunity to learn about the differ- ent markets represented by interna- tional commercial specialists. The export seminar will take place 8:30–9:30 a.m. on Tuesday in the exhibitor lounge on the fourth floor, A/B Terrace. Go global with help from the U.S. Commercial Service U.S. firms looking to increase their bottom line by making new sales abroad can benefit from the export services and programs of the U.S. Commercial Service, many of which are available at no cost. Talk to a com- mercial service representative to find out more. Highlights include: • market research, • tradeeventsthatpromoteproducts or services to qualified buyers, • introductions to international partners, • counseling and advocacy. Looking to export?U.S. Commercial Service helps meeting participants go global as on-site export expertise brings together buyers and sellers Contact For more information about the U.S. Commercial Service worldwide net- work, call (800) USA-TRADE or visit www.trade.gov/cs.