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The Marketing & Consulting Services Department supports small- and medium-, and large-size Russian companies in their efforts to enter and expand their business on the US market.
Our team of professional, trustworthy bilingual employees is experienced and familiar with the US market. Together we will develop and implement a strategy based on your individual needs.
We provide the following services:
• Information Services
• Business in the Southern US
• Address Research
• Business Partner Search
• IBDC Business Representation
• Establishing a Company
• Office Space in Russia and the USA
• Logistics
• PR & Communications
• Trade Show Services
• Official Delegations
• Careers
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our international business development team who will gladly assist you.
General Information Service
If you want to be successful in the American market, you must understand the market, for you may face many questions:
How do I import my products to the US?
What are my chances for success in the US?
Do I need a visa?
For a number of years the Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA has been supporting Russian and the CIS corporations with their specific business activities in the US.
We are experienced, trustworthy, and reliable partners who will consider your business with an individual approach. Our bilingual employees know the specifics of both countries and are always ready to help with any questions you may have.
Business Representation
Are you planning to expand your export business and are looking for a long-term partner in the US, who will support your operations?
As the name indicates, you will receive a business address and telephone number under your own name within the office of the Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA.
Together with small and medium sized Russian and the CIS countries companies, we have developed this Business Representation model which we now have been successfully offered to Russian and the CIS countries companies for more than 2 years. During this cooperation, we realized that many companies face the same difficulties and challenges with their US operations. There are the following examples of frequently recurring situations:
• You exported to the US; however the volume does not justify to open your own US branch office.
• You visited a trade show in the US, but have received minimum response to your follow-ups.
• You have no real experience in the US, but want to venture into the US market with reasonable costs and lower risk.
• You have not been able to penetrate the US market alone but want to try again with outside help.
A Business Representation tackles these problems and offers you your own US identity. You receive service based on your specific needs and a contact point for you and your American customers.
Our bilingual employees are familiar with the US market and offer complete care of your business from one source – from taking care of daily correspondence to order processing and also including sales oriented marketing services such as trade show support.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Center team who will gladly assist you.
Information Research
Are you interested in a list of potential business partners but do not have the necessary contact information to achieve this?
Our information research service provides you with the contact profiles of American companies in which you are interested with. The help of online business databanks and paper business listings we will compile a list of target companies and include all appropriate contact information that are needed for your company.
The Russian American Chamber of Commerce of the United States offers two types of address researches:
1) Basic Address Research:
A compiled list of addresses without prior contact to the companies.
2) Advanced Address Research:
A complied list of addresses, filtered and verified, according to your needs. Our bilingual employees are familiar with the unique US market your specific company is dealing with and will contact each company personally to determine the appropriate contact person and to verify his or her contact information.
By request, we will also send your company’s profile and a sales letter to other applicable American companies after the Address Information Research is successfully completed. This business partner mailing is especially beneficial for advanced address information research during the telephone conversations, the contact persons have learned about the Russian company and in most cases are interested in receiving additional information.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Development Center team who will gladly assist you.
Business Partner Search
Through web and database research as well as direct communication with industry specific organizations, our Business Partner Search enables you to have a competent and independent assessment of the selling potential of your products and your odds for success in the US.
Together with you and based on your criteria we will determine your target group for potential business partners.
By personally contacting each company within your target group, we will be able to determine the appropriate contact person as well as his/her interest in your products or services.
The goal of a Business Partner Search is firstly, to arrange concrete meetings and secondly, to build the basis for future business partnerships. This often lends itself to business trips to the US in order to meet business partners in person.
After successfully completing the Business Partner Search, we will gladly take on long-term representation and care of your US business as a Partner.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Center team that would be glad to assist you.
International Business Development Center (IBDC) - Business Representation
IBDC is a facility designed to assist businesses to become established and sustainable during their start up phase. IBDC provides:
• shared premises
• business advice
• business services
• access to investor, market and international networks
• mentoring
• including a full-time, hands-on management team
IBDC - Business Representation Section nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow during the companies start-up period while they are most vulnerable to not succeed.
IBDC provides their resident companies with business support services and resources such as guidance, assistance with business planning and help obtaining financing opportunities. Incubators usually also offer companies rental space with flexible and reasonable leases and shared basic office services including access to equipment all in one plan.
Statistics that have been conducted show results that business incubators increase the survival rate of start-up businesses to 87 percent while companies without business incubators showed a survival rate of only 35 percent.
Business Representation Section provides your business with a business address and telephone number under your own name within the office of the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
Together with small and medium sized Russian businesses and the CIS international corporations, we have developed this Business Representation model that we now have been successfully distributing to Russian and the CIS international companies for more than 2 years. While operating with cooperation, we realized that many companies face the same difficulties and challenges with their US operations; the following are examples of often reoccurring situations:
• You export to the US, however the volume does not justify opening your own US branch office.
• You visited a trade show in the USA, but have received little response to further follow-ups.
• You have no real experience in the US, but want to venture entering the US market with competitive costs along with a lowered risk.
• You have not been able to penetrate the US market alone but want to try again with other outside help.
A Business Representation tackles these problems and offers you your own US identity. You receive service based on your specific needs and a contact point for you and your American customers. The incubation period for an individual business is normally two to three years. After the incubation period you are expected to generate enough profit to establish your independent business operations.
Our bilingual employees are familiar with the US market and offer complete care of your business from one source – from taking care of daily correspondence to order processing and even to sales oriented marketing services, such as trade show support.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Center team who will gladly assist you.
Establishing a Company
In contrast to Russia, incorporating a business in the US is less bureaucratic with possibilities to do business via the Internet. However, it is found under our experience that foreign companies should not choose this method due to the important deadlines and specific requirements which must be met by other company standards.
Before choosing the legal form of a company, it is highly recommended to consult a lawyer and/or accountant, who is/are familiar with the Russian and CIS countries and American legal systems.
As the Russian American Chamber of Commerce, we have access to a close network of Russian speaking, international lawyers and accountants whose contact information, which we would gladly share with you. By request we can assist you with the incorporation of your business. In turn your presence in the US would not be required.
US business contacts for incorporation are offered by the Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA as part of our Business Representation.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Center team who will gladly assist you.
Office Space in Russia and the USA
ICBD offers the flexibility you need to set up offices and for as long as you like. You'll have all the amenities you need. With our helpful staff, we're always ready to assist with administrative tasks or other problems in order to keep your costs as low as possible, without compromising quality.
• Office in convenient and highly desirable location, near commercial districts and major transportation hubs
• Fully-furnished, well-appointed offices
• T1 digital lines for high speed Internet access
• Broadcast fax and modem capabilities
• Computers, scanners, laser and color printers
• Server Access with Data Security
• In House IT Services
• Copiers, color copiers and binding equipment
• Access to Professional, Knowledgeable Staff
• Shipping access to UPS, Federal Express, Express Mail
• Mail and Package Receipt and Distribution Services
• Professional, courteous Receptionists and Administrative support
• Meeting room with catering
Logistics
Our partners are able to handle single product, single pallets or full containers or trailer loads, ensure that all goods are treated with due care. Your goods are registered and identified using a variety of procedures, and monitored and protected from the moment they are received.
• Large warehouse, with high rack or floor storing facilities
• Pick and Pack
• Commissioning, distribution and customs work
• On-forwarding / Door-to door/house-to-house trucking and transportation
• Deconsolidation
• Flexible delivery of consignments, internationally and nation-wide
• Inventory control
• Distribution and delivery for all sizes of shipments
PR & Communications
Positive corporate image can only be established with a communications strategy that is designed to the relevant market.
The PR & Communications Department develops customer-relationship strategies for companies to successfully implement and support their public relations work in the U.S.
Our knowledge of Russian and U.S. communication practices as well as our contacts with Public Relations-, Investor Relations- and Advertising Agencies in both countries allow us to build up the image and visibility of our clients and offer efficient press-services.
Our extensive business network ensures the success of our event-services.
In addition to the development of independent studies, we also offer Russian companies analyses, concerning specific aspects of communication management in the US.
Trade Show Services
A trade show is the perfect platform for you to present your products and services to an international audience and to come into contact with potential business partners.
A foreign trade show in the largest consumer market in the world offers your company an excellent opportunity to increase sales. However, meeting all the trade show regulations and fulfill the expectations of buyers and visitors requires long-time marketing experience and a local contact person.
For a successful trade show, professional preparation, implementation and follow-ups are of utmost importance. For many years now, the Russian American Chamber of Commerce in the USA has been offering Russian-speaking companies the following services:
• Selecting relevant trade shows
• Providing appropriate contacts for American trade show booth designers
• Support with meeting deadlines and the legal requirements set by each state
• Coordinating international shipment of your products
• Supervising set-up and dismantling of your trade show booth by qualified service personnel
• Trade show booth representation by a bilingual employee familiar with the US market
Additional marketing services complete our trade show service: from writing press releases, creating advertisements and sending out invitations as well as completing follow-up activities.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our International Business Center team who will gladly assist you.
Delegation Trips - USA
Delegations are a way for Russia to promote foreign trade with the US as well as to invest in the Russian Federation and the Commonwealth of Independent States. These are initiated by state level representatives, such as members of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Chambers of Commerce and Industry or Russian regions or cities.
With the support of high-ranking politicians, the purpose of these trips is to bring Russian-speaking companies into contact with decision-makers in politics and economics and thus to open up the possibility to meet new business contacts. Delegation trips are also the perfect platform to exchange ideas, industry knowledge and promote bilateral business relationships.
For several years, the Russian American Chamber of Commerce has successfully organized and completed a number of delegation trips.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact our marketing team who will gladly assist you.
Internship Opportunities
The Russian-American Chamber of Commerce in the USA regularly offers internship opportunities within its Administration, Corporate Communications & PR and Membership & Events Departments.
Preferred fields of study are business administration, international affairs, political science, event management, public relations, Russian and American related subjects.
The Russian-American Chamber of Commerce in the USA prefers interns to stay a minimum of 4 months. In the Corporate Communications & PR department the preferred length of stay is 12-18 months.
Who Qualifies
College students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at the junior or senior level, a graduate program or a Russian-based Internship Program qualify.
Qualifying students must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, English and Russian languages proficiency is a plus, strong computer research skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and have strong organizational and time management skills.
How to Apply
Please e-mail, mail, or fax your completed application (form attached below), resume, cover letter, and brief (1-2 page) writing sample to the address below.
Vice President
Human Resources
Russian-American Chamber of Commerce in the USA
970 Sidney Marcus Blvd, Suite 1504
Atlanta, GA 30324
E-mail: alisa@russianamericanchamber.com
Fax: 678-559-0418
When to Apply
In order for successful placement and to have sufficient time to interview interns, we suggest that you send in your application materials no later than:
Winter/Spring semester: December 28
Summer semester: April 30
Fall semester: June 30
Interns are selected on a semester by semester basis. Please do not send your application materials earlier than one semester prior to when you are interested in interning.
Russian Federation and former USSR republics
 The Chamber encourages communication among companies that do business in Russia and other Republics of the former USSR. A significant portion of our work is devoted to troubleshooting, solving problems, developing risk minimization techniques and educating companies on how to avoid problems and losses. In order to prevent losses, U.S. businesses must possess certain cross-cultural skills when doing business in Russia and other post-Soviet countries. The Russian-American Chamber of Commerce recognizes that the need for cross-cultural competency is the key to success for U.S. organizations when doing business in the Russian Federation, Belarus, the Ukraine, Georgia, etc. One of the missions of the Russian-American Chamber is to educate U.S. businesses on how to effectively do business in the above-mentioned countries. Our Consultants offer an introduction to Russian culture, history, communication styles and general etiquette for those with a professional interest in the Russian Federation as well as other former USSR countries. If you are interested in such networking opportunities, the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce coordinates more than 50 events a year. Events, such as weekly Board of Director meetings, bi-weekly department staff meetings, executive level meetings, business roundtables and workshops, will connect you with other business professionals from the Russian Federation, Belarus, the Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, other former USSR Republics, and the USA. If you are interested in more information on sponsorship for these events, please contact Alisa Abdullaeva at alisa@russianamericanchamber.com If you have a suggestion or a recommendation for a topic to be covered or a presentation proposal to submit for an upcoming event, please contact Alisa Abdullaeva at alisa@russianamericanchamber.com |
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