OUR SERVICES
FDI Lead Generation
CIDEP’s FDI lead generation strategy is predicated upon market identification and prospect qualification to enable fruitful connections between Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and businesses that are serious about expanding their physical footprint. Our lead generation expertise has assisted numerous EDOs across North America and Europe while culminating in the realization of numerous job-creating projects.
In-Market Representation
Our in-market representation service is no less than a physical extension of your EDO. Our seasoned professionals will act on your behalf across your targeted markets to enable introductions to solid leads, and ultimately generate investment & job creation in your territory. This representation also includes support to your region’s exporters with a comprehensive set of trade development services. Be it for your EDO or your region’s exporters, we will provide full-fledged accompaniment at trade shows and industry-specific events. This includes the scheduling of trade show meetings with qualified prospects as well as visits to prospects’ offices in the event’s perimeter.
Trade & Export Services
We offer personalized business development services to assist Small and Medium-sized Exporters (SMEs) with their market-entry strategies. Be it the export of a product or service, we will accompany you in understanding your target market, marketing yourself to key leads, and connecting with prospects to grow your business abroad. CIDEP’s added value lies in better understanding and segmenting the local supply chain through our network of in-market specialists. It is this human resource advantage that differentiates CIDEP from the competition.
Economic Development Workshops
Our Leadership Team and Senior Business Development Consultants offer personalized in-class or in-the-field FDI training covering every component of the FDI attraction, expansion, and retention value chain. We also offer market presentations on foreign sectors of economic activity to assist your region’s exporters in understanding regulations, market trends, and existing business opportunities. The specialists delivering these workshops at CIDEP possess a proven track record of international trade and FDI attraction success.