BISNIS
is the U.S. Government's primary market information center for U.S. companies
exploring business opportunities in Russia and other Newly Independent States. BISNIS
provides U.S. companies with the latest market reports and tips on
developments, export and investment leads, and strategies for doing business in
the NIS. Since opening in 1992, BISNIS has facilitated more than $3.4 billion
worth of U.S. exports and overseas investments. BISNIS was established in 1992
under the Freedom Support Act and is a part of the U.S. Department of
Commerce's International Trade Administration, which promotes market access for
U.S. companies worldwide. BISNIS keeps US companies informed about commercial
developments in the NIS, operating more like a market research group than a
news organization.
BISNIS'
U.S.-based staff of international trade specialists are available to answer
inquiries from U.S. companies about business opportunities and development in the
NIS. BISNIS seeks to answer each question in-house, or identify concrete
contacts and resources, without referring companies elsewhere on an endless
chase for information. Trade specialists are available by phone, email, and
appointment to provide information, answer questions, and assist U.S. companies
exploring business prospects in NIS markets. BISNIS respects the
confidentiality of its clients' business activities.
BISNIS
distributes by email to interested U.S. companies the most time-sensitive trade
leads and market updates. U.S. companies can register to receive information on
more than 40 NIS industry sectors or on any NIS country and several Russian
regions.
BISNIS
has developed three lead programs to help U.S. companies identify contacts and
resources for doing business in the NIS:
BISNIS
Search for Partners identifies NIS enterprises seeking U.S. partners to
collaborate on specific business projects.
BISNIS
Trade & Tenders provides timely leads on NIS export sales opportunities for
U.S. companies.
BISNIS
FinanceLink is an easy-to-use, web-based service supporting U.S. and NIS
companies who have already agreed on export transactions and who seek finance
service providers.
http://www.bisnis.doc.gov
