Global Opportunities Program

Welcome to the Global Opportunities Program

The Global Opportunities Program is a resource to companies in the Princeton/Central New Jersey region who currently or plan to do business overseas, and as a resource for international corporations wanting to enter the US market.

Through our committee members, we have developed great professional connections in a variety of sectors and competencies throughout the world and continue to make additional international connections with leadership from our committee.

Meet the Committee

Click Here to view our committee roster and see the specific areas of expertise you may utilize for a resource.

Webinars

In light of current circumstances, the U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to be able to offer this webinar series at no cost.

Infrastructure Projects in Latin America Webinar Series

Webinar Series focused on upcoming infrastructure projects in Latin America announced by different governments in the region to stimulate their economies. These projects represent a fantastic opportunity for U.S. Companies in different sectors from architecture services, engineering services, construction equipment, building products, airports, ports, transportation, housing, environmental technologies, among others.

Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1:00 p.m. EST):

May 20, 2020 – Infrastructure Projects in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay
May 26, 2020 – Infrastructure Sector Business Opportunities in Peru
June 3, 2020 – Upcoming Infrastructure Projects in Caribbean Region
June 9, 2020 – Electromobility Business Opportunities in Chile
June 19, 2020 – Infrastructure Sector Business Opportunities in Ecuador
June 30, 2020 – Chile Infrastructure for Aviation/Airport Equipment Sectors
July 7, 2020 – Infrastructure Sector Business Opportunities in Central America

Cost: Free. If you are interested in all of the webinars, please register the entire series.

Questions? For questions regarding this program, please contact Bryan Goldfinger at Bryan.Goldfinger@trade.gov.

Defense and Security Opportunities in Latin America Webinar Series

Webinar Series focused on upcoming Defense and Security opportunities in Latin America announced by different governments in the region to stimulate their economies. These projects represent a fantastic opportunity for U.S. Companies in different security and defense-related sub-sectors, including biometrics, access control, command center software, video security analytics, fire/rescue, body-worn and in-car cameras, GPS and RFID technology, personal security and protection products, metal detectors, perimeter security, drones, border security, seaport and airport security, tactical aerial, marine and land vehicles, tactical gear, and cyber intelligence.

Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1:00 p.m. EST):

May 22, 2020 – Alcantara Launch Center Business Opportunities in
Brazil (Space-Focused)
July 8, 2020 – Defense and Security Opportunities in the Caribbean Region

Cost: Free. If you are interested in all of the webinars, please register the entire series.

Questions? For questions regarding this program, please contact April Redmon at April.Redmon@trade.gov.

Upcoming Energy Projects in the Western Hemisphere Webinar Series

Webinar Series focused on upcoming Energy projects in Latin America announced by different governments in the Region to stimulate their economies. These projects represent a fantastic opportunity for U.S. companies in different areas of the energy sector, including generation, distribution, maintenance, modernization, efficiencies, and more.

There are projects in the Western Hemisphere estimated at over $250 billion in the next 5 years across the energy sector.

Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1:00 p.m. EST):

June 10, 2020 – Upcoming Energy Projects in the Caribbean Region
June 17, 2020 – Brazil’s Energy Sector Overview and Opportunities
June 24, 2020 – Energy Sector Business Opportunities in Jamaica
July 1, 2020 – Upcoming Energy Projects in Remote Indigenous Communities
in Panama
August 1, 2020 – Upcoming Energy Projects in Central America
August 12, 2020 – Upcoming Energy Projects in Argentina
August 26, 2020 – Upcoming Energy Projects in Canada

Cost: Free. If you are interested in all of the webinars, please register the entire series.

Questions? For questions regarding this program, please contact Jorge Arce at Jorge.Arce@trade.gov.

ICT/Cybersecurity Opportunities in Latin America Webinar Series

Webinar series focused on upcoming ICT/cybersecurity opportunities in Latin America. Learn about which governments are modernizing their ICT infrastructure, creating digital agendas, or prioritizing their cybersecurity needs. These webinars present a fantastic opportunity for U.S. companies to learn about the specific opportunities in Latin America from experts in that market.

Significant opportunities exist in Latin America for U.S. ICT companies.

Webinar Series Schedule (all at 1:00 p.m. EST):

May 27, 2020 – Opportunities in the Cybersecurity Sector in Argentina,
Paraguay and Uruguay
June 2, 2020 – Upcoming ICT Sector Opportunities in Colombia
June 18, 2020 – Panama: Digital Hub of the Americas and a Gateway of
Opportunities for U.S. Companies
June 25, 2020 – The ICT Ecosystem in Ecuador – Challenges and
Opportunities
July, 2, 2020 – Opportunities in the Cybersecurity Sector in Peru
July 9, 2020 – ICT opportunities in Chile: Digital economy, Cybersecurity
and more

Cost: Free. If you are interested in all of the webinars, please register for the entire series here.

Promotional Opportunities

Looking to showcase your business? Contact Gina Guarino.

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Resources

Tools of the Trade– Helpful Resources from the NJ DEC

NJ Business Action Center

Resources from ExportJERSEY

The BAC works hand in hand with the U.S. Commercial Services and SBA.

2018 Step Grant Information

Japan External Trade Organization

Partnerships

Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a partnership with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for its Global Opportunities Program. Leveraging the recognition and local esteem between the two Chambers the partnership will expand business opportunities for members of both regions, and so strengthening the Global Opportunities Program’s mission to enhance business opportunities for clients and companies partaking in international business. The partnership will launch on the program’s upcoming Network to Success event on Wednesday, February 3rd from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Princeton.

NJ Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards

NJIEA is a coalition of New Jersey groups, including regional and bi-national chambers of commerce, immigrant advocacy groups, and other community organizations joining to celebrate the important role of immigrants in today’s economy and to honor the contributions of immigrant business leaders to their communities. The awards will be presented on September 26, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce multi-chamber networking at The Embers Restaurant in South Brunswick, NJ. http://www.njieawards.com/