Guadalajara at a Glance

Known in the business world as Mexico´s "Silicon Valley", Guadalajara has attracted significant levels of foreign investment and the multinational enterprises that Guadalajara hosts have helped to transform the city into an excellent place to do business.

Portrayed as a "kind city" that is strategically located, Guadalajara is one of Mexico's key business centers and along with the state of Jalisco is the leading commercial area in Mexico´s western region. The State's commercial sector accounts for a large percentage of the total gross national product and is exceeded only by the Federal District and the State of Mexico (which together comprise the metropolitan Mexico City area) in its economic importance.

In addition to its open business environment and large number of foreign investments, Guadalajara is increasingly being known for its convention and exposition facilities. An prime example is Expo-Guadalajara, a large-scale convention center that hosts numerous international events and is situated amid luxurious hotels that cater to the convention-goers' needs.

Business Opportunities in the Region

The U.S. Commercial Service in Guadalajara has responsibility for 7 states in western Mexico (Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit and Sinaloa). Guadalajara is a dynamic commercial center with opportunities in virtually any industry sector. However, the leading sectors include: electronic components, agricultural equipment and supplies, furniture manufacturers, processed foods, food processing and packaging equipment, packaging equipment and supplies.

Recognize any of these names?
American Express, Amway, Baker & McKenzie, Bank of America, GM, IBM, John Deere, Kimberly Clark, Price Waterhouse Coopers, York, Kodak, Jabil Circuits, Hewlett Packard, Technicolor, Triquest, Solectron, Flextronics, Honda, IBM, Resser, Hershey, Celanese, Siemens, Pemstar, Honda, Nissan, Scania, Mabe and LG. They are already doing business in Jalisco. Can your company afford to miss out on this important market?  

Please Contact our CS Guadalajara Office

For questions, comments, suggestions, please contact:

Alicia M. de Zayas, Commercial Assistant

U.S. Commercial Service Guadalajara

Address: World Trade Center
Av. Mariano Otero No. 1249
Torre Pacifico - Piso 4
Guadalajara, Jalisco 44530
Tel: +52 (33) 3615-1140 ext. 102
Fax: +52 (33) 3615-7665