Business Tools

Bids

The Business Information Database System (BIDS) gives U.S. businesses up to the minute information about significant foreign government and multilateral development bank procurements. Through an interactive map interface, businesses can find new export opportunities, validated by U.S. government economic and commercial experts overseas. Public and private partners can link to or download BIDS data for matchmaking, analysis, or other purposes.

Direct Line for American Business

The Direct Line for American Business program connects U.S. businesses and American Ambassadors and U.S. mission personnel overseas, making you part of our “country team.” You will get up to the minute information on markets vital to your business, and learn about new sectors and tenders to help you expand your business.

BusinessUSA.gov:

BusinessUSA is a White House initiative that serves as an electronic clearing house for U.S. Government information and assistance that relates to business.

U.S. Government Resources

• Department of Commerce: The Department of Commerce works to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and facilitates global trade by opening up new markets for U.S. goods and services.
• Export.gov:  This site brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeeding in today’s global marketplace.  Export.gov also hosts information on the National Export Initiative.
• Export Import Bank of the United States:  This is the official export credit agency of the United States.  Ex-Im Bank’s mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets.
• National IPR Center:  The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) stands at the forefront of the U.S. government’s response to global intellectual property (IP) theft.
• Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR):   This office negotiates trade agreements and provides trade data for U.S. trading partners.
• Overseas Private Investment Corporation:   This is the U.S. Government’s development finance institution and provides investors with financing, guarantees, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):  SBA provides support to U.S. small businesses and small business owners across the nation through capital (loans), access to federal contracts, and counseling.
• U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA):  USTDA helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and reverse trade missions while creating sustainable infrastructure and economic growth in partner countries.

Gabonese Government Resources

• Gabonese Embassy in Washington:   http://gabonembassyusa.com/
• Gabonese Consulate in New York:  http://gabonconsulate-nyc.com/en/
• Gabonese Ministry of Finance:  http://www.economie.gouv.ga/
• Gabonese National Assembly:  http://www.assemblee.ga/