Doing Business in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is more than just a vacation destination, its also a steadily growing market full of business opportunities for U.S. companies:

• The Caribbean Region is the 3rd largest market for U.S. exports in Latin America behind only Mexico and Brazil with $18.5 billion in U.S. imports.  Learn more about Doing Business in the Caribbean.
• The U.S. has a Free Trade Agreement with the Dominican Republic with more than 80% of manufactured goods entering duty free. Learn more about Doing Business in the DR.

The Bahamas Energy Conference and Expo

 
The U.S. Embassy invites American manufacturers and distributors to participate in this event . -  The Bahamas Energy Conference will be held in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and The Bahamas Hotel Association.  The U.S. Embassy invites American manufacturers and distributors to participate in this event.  The purpose of the conference and expo is to present information and research on the latest energy trends and to explore emerging technologies on energy use and consumption.  more...

Trade Winds 2010: "The Americas" - Webinar Series

As part of the U.S. Commercial Service's Trade Winds 2010 event, a series of webinars on the Trade Americas market has been schedule to help your company lay the foundation for success across the continent!  Trade Winds Forum “The Americas” will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil in April 2010. Make the most of the event!  

For the entire Webinar Series Schedule, click here,
and to learn about North America / Caribbean webinar, click here!

About Us

The Commercial Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a global network with offices in more than 80 countries around the world committed to helping U.S. companies increase their international sales. Learn more About Us.

Our Services for U.S. Companies

"Your Connection to the Caribbean": Our Caribbean Regional Office, located in the Dominican Republic, helps U.S. companies do business in the region by providing counseling on market entry/expansion, matchmaking, market research, due diligence, promotional events, assistance at trade events/shows and advocacy support to overcome trade barriers and settle payment disputes.  

Learn more about Our Services for U.S. companies.

Our Services for Caribbean Companies

"Your Connection to the U.S.":  Our Caribbean Regional Office also helps Caribbean companies by finding suitable U.S. product/services, locating U.S. companies that are actively seeking partners, agents and distributors and providing assistance when traveling to the United States to source U.S. products/services. 

Learn more about Our Services for Caribbean companies.

Commercial News USA

"Commercial News USA" is a bi-monthly magazine that includes individual product photos and descriptions of U.S. goods and services and print advertisements.  U.S. advertisers in Commercial News USA are small and medium-size businesses seeking overseas representation, distribution, direct sales, licensing or joint-venture partners, and your company can benefit tremendously from this magazine.

An electronic edition of Commercial News USA is available by clicking on the “Current Issue, July-August 2009”

(Si usted es un importador Dominicano, por favor presione aqui para ver los servicios que podemos ofrecerle!)