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OPIC is an independent U.S. government agency whose mission is to mobilize and facilitate the participation of U. S. private capital and skills in the economic and social development of less developed countries and areas, and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies. They have been very active in El Salvador.
Web: http://www.opic.gov
CSR at work-
Dell Foundation-
In partnership with CENID, Dell facilitates support for children affected by HIV/AIDS in El Salvador. Dell helps to provide food, medicine, recreation, education and spends approximately 100 hours a month assisting the organization.
UPS number 16 (Fortune Magazine Apr. '07) on the list of most admired companies now has a fleet of 1,550 alternative-fuel delivery trucks and 50 hybrid electric vehicles that will cut fuel consumption by 44,000 gallons a year.
Nike awareness of social responsibility has greatly reduced their liability and bolstered the corporate image by recycling waste that was once ignored. The Reuse-A-Shoe programcollects 2 million used athletic shoes and recycles the materials to make athletic surface tiles for basketball courts, tennis courts, and playgrounds around the world.
Xerox like many other high-tech companies have developed comprehensive programs that recycle their product components. This has had a tremendous impact by reducing dumping in landfills.
El Salvador Trade
Exporta
US Commerical Services
American Chamber Commerce
USAID
US Embassy El Salvador
El Salvador Translation
Country Commercial Guide
Export.gov
US. Dept. Homeland Security
WIPO
The World Bank
World Business Capital
GreenBiz.com
OPIC
BSR
PROESA is El Salvador's Investment Promotion Agency created in 2000. The Agency's primary focus is to creat jobs through foreign direct investment in industries such as: Agro, textiles, apparel, call centers, BPO's, software development, light manufacturing, aeronautics, electronics, tourism, and logistics and distribution centers. PROESA has facilitated the investments of over 195 multinational companies, creating more than 34,473 jobs, and indirectly 70,010 jobs overall.
The World Bank is a good source of information
on El Salvador. CAFTA, project results, current
Export.gov has good information on: International logistics, trade FAQ's, tariffs, import fees, shipping, insurance, documentation, forms, customs, free trade agreements, and shipping terms.
U.S Customs & Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
View the following helpful documents for facilitating trade between El Salvador and the U.S.: Automated Export System, Container Security Initiative, Duty Rates, Export Documents, Licenses and Requirements, International Agreements, and Quotas
GreenBiz is the leading information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.
US Firms doing
business in ES-
Saturn
UPS
Vanson Leathers
DHL
Crowley Logistics
Dish Network
Art FX
Discount Uniforms
Print Craft
Avery Denison
London Manufacturing
Dry Port
Martex
Titan Paper Resources
Paxar
Sovereign Logistics
Fruit of the Loom
Royal Park Uniforms
Sykes
Kalpac
Green Building
Trims
National Spinning
Dell Computers
Yak Pak
Tony Roma's
Benihana
Enterprise Data
The Moore Company
El Salvador Translation has been in business for over 10 years. Document translation and live event interpretation using simultaneous infrared equipment is available. Web: www.elsalvador-translation.com
Tel: (503) 2516-3999 / (503) 7830-8638 / (503) 7830-3780
WorldBusiness Capital (WBC) is a commercial finance company specializing in loans that help small and midsize businesses compete in international emerging markets.
The government of El Salvador is committed to free trade and the promotion of foreign investment. With a strong democratic society and a clear view of transparency and social responsibility, El Salvador is now rated as the second most open economy in Latin America (following Chile).
According to Fortune Magazine (April 2007), the top most admired companies in America are those with a new awareness of employee satisfaction, a safe working environment, and the “green” strategies that help preserve the earth.
BSR aids companies in making responsible business policies for a more sustainable global economy.
Web: http://www.bsr.org
El Salvador Trade is an electronic tool for buyers and distributors, created by both Salvadorans in the private sector and government organizations. It is a helpful tool in locating companies within the country for import/export. Web: http://www.elsalvadortrade.com.sv
PROESA
Edificio D'Cora, Primer Nivel
Boulevard Orden de Malta,
Urb. Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan,
La Libertad, El Salvador
Tel: (503) 2210-2500
Email: info@proesa.com.sv
The initiatives, activities, and level of commitment are varied with far-reaching effects not only to the communities served but to a companies enhanced image. Supporting local infrastructure, promoting health care, education, sharing of improved technology in agriculture and manufacturing practices, and a “green” focus are but a few examples of how to make a difference. Companies who take sustainability into their equation will find numerous opportunities in El Salvador. The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador has a large presence and is only too happy to steer you in the right direction. PROESA is a good place to start. See below for contact information.
Resources within El Salvador
Exporta El Salvador is a government agency created to promote the export of Salvadoran goods. They have helpful English speaking consultants that will explain the steps neccesary for a successful business venture. Web: http://www.exporta.gob.sv
U.S. Commercial Services for El Salvador Provides assistance to U.S. companies interested in entering the Salvadoran market by promoting exports and protecting your interests.
The American Chamber of El Salvador is an independent, non-profit institution representing, promoting and developing U.S. business interests in El Salvador, as well as serving the business community at-large by fostering trade and investment between the United States and El Salvador. Web: http://www.amchamsal.com
USAID promotes economic, social, and democractic development programs in El Salvador to alleviate poverty, improve social services such as health and education, economc opportunities in agro and the arts, and provide mediation resolution services on a local level. Web: http://www.usaid.gov/sv
United States Embassy El Salvador
El Salvador Country Guide 2009 The Country Commercial Guide provides useful starting point for U.S. business persuing export and investment opportunities in El Salvador.
Country Commercial Guide 2009 (PDF, 356KB)
WIPO is an agency of the Unitd Nations dedicated to protecting intellectual property such as trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, literary works and visual arts.
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