Connecting You to the U.S. Market

Increased market share and innovation are essential elements of any successful enterprise. For many companies, the answer to growth lies in looking outside existing borders or entering completely new market segments with new products and services.

At ECI, we provide the necessary tools for companies, economic developers and regional development agencies to gain access to new markets. Through customized training, consulting and matchmaking, ECI can demonstrate how to effectively develop innovative entrepreneurs and service the SME sector.

What makes us different?

For over 10 years, we have helped SMEs grow through new markets. We know the U.S. market and have the experience to help you succeed. A nonprofit organization, we have helped more than 1000 enterprises in 60 different industry sectors increase their competitiveness through innovation, new markets and new products.

How we help

ECI incorporates a customized approach to help companies enter and grow in the American market. We can, perform a competitive analysis and conduct interviews with prospective customers and also help your company develop an entry strategy with a complete set of marketing materials to ensure a consistent message

Through matchmaking we help you connect with prospective partners in the southeastern United States. We follow an industry sector or cluster approach and can arrange face to face appointments. Whether you are traveling to the United States on a trade mission or individually for business development, we can help.

ECI specializes in business development in the following clusters:

• Automotive, aviation, advanced materials (composites), agribusiness (including forestry
• New technologies including electronics, automotive, chemical, biotech, energy and
  infastructure.
• Hydrogen fuel cells, environmental technology, recycling, textiles and apparel, culture/tourism

“In today's knowledge-based global economy, it is clearer than ever before that strategic partnerships with competent partners are catalysts for the business success and growth of our enterprises” - Günther Verheugen Vice-President of the European Commission, Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry.

For more information contact Fred Monk at 803-255-2623, fmonk@findnewmarkets.com