Company Name(Required)Company Address(Required) Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Company WebsiteCompany Phone(Required)Primary Contact(Required) First Last Primary Contact Email(Required) Alternate Contact First Last Alternate Contact Email Industry(Required)Please Select Your IndustryAgriculture / AgribusinessManufacturingLife Sciences / PharmaceuticalsTechnologyTextiles / FurnitureOther (please specify below)Other Industry(Required)Number of Employees in North Carolina1-5051-250251+Approximate Annual RevenueUnder $5M$5M-$25M$25M-$250M$250M+Years in Operation0-3 Years4-10 Years11-20 Years21+ YearsNAICS Code (Six Digits)If you are unsure, please select your industry sector below, and we will assist in identifying it.Industry Sector(Required)Manufacturing (31-33)Wholesale Trade (42)Agriculture (11)Professional/Technical Services (54)Transportation & Warehousing (48-49)International Experience and GoalsCurrent Level of International ActivityNew: We currently only operate within the U.S.Occasional Exporter: We have completed some international deals, but lack a formal strategy.Active Exporter: We have an international team and/or process.Importer: We are primarily looking for international supply chain partners.Which global markets are of the highest interest to your company?Select all that applyMexico / Latin AmericaUnited Kingdom / Northern IrelandMiddle East / UAEEuropean UnionSoutheast AsiaOther (please describe below)OtherWhat is your primary goal for entering an international market?(Required)Please select the best optionDirect sales to foreign customersFinding manufacturing/supply chain partnersEstablishing a physical office/facility overseasSeeking foreign direct investment (FDI)Seeking joint ventures/strategic alliancesSeeking business acquisitions abroadExploring initial international business opportunitiesChallenges & NeedsWhat are the biggest barriers preventing you from expanding globally? (Select up to 3) Regulatory/Customs complexity Identifying vetted business partners/distributors Language and cultural barriers Lack of internal staff/expertise Financing and export credits Logistics and supply chain disruptions Which of the following International Commerce Division services would you utilize? B2B Matchmaking (Gold Key-style introductions) Trade Missions (Travel to foreign markets with the Chamber) Educational Webinars (EX: Exporting/Tariffs) Access to Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) Networking with International Consulates and Embassies Cultural Acumen & EngagementDoes your company have staff with the language skills or cultural expertise required for your target market?YesNoWe are looking to hire/train for this.Does your company have bilingual staff or specialized cultural expertise in any of our division’s primary partner regions today (Mexico, Colombia, Abu Dhabi, Spain, Honduras, Chile, Argentina or Northern Ireland)?Yes (please specify below)No, but we are interested in developing this acumen.If yes, please specify the language/ regionWhat is your primary role in commerce?Exporter: We produce goods or services in NC and seek to sell them to foreign markets.Importer: We seek to source materials, components, or products from international partners.Both Exporter and Importer: We have a circular global supply chain (importing raw materials and exporting finished goods).Service Provider: We provide logistics, legal, or consulting support to companies doing the above.What certifications does your company currently hold? ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 (Quality/Environmental Management) CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) ITAR Registered (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Certificate of Free Sale / Certificate of Origin holder Other (please describe below) Other CertificationsWould you like to be contacted by a member of the International Commerce team for a 1-on-1 consultation?(Required)Please ensure your email address is accurate at the top of this survey.YesNot at this time.Please provide any additional feedback to help us better serve you.Preferences(Required) I agree to receive updates, alerts, and notifications from the NC Chamber International Commerce Division. I consent to inclusion in the NC Chamber International Commerce database and would like to learn more.
