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Visit ABDG as we represent our clients at the following shows:
- Marine South
- Camp Lejeune, NC
- Apr 21 - Apr 22, 2010
- Army LMS
- Louisville, KY
- May 10 - May 14, 2010
- Armor Warfighting Conference
- Ft. Knox, KY
- May 18 - May 19, 2010
- Small Arms Symposium
- Las Vegas, NV
- May 2010
- Showcase for Commerce
- Johnstown, PA
- May 2010
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International
- Export management
- International investments
- Market research
- International sourcing
- Access to world business and government leaders
- Non-predatory strategic partnerships across borders
- Political and non-business global partnerships
The International Business Development Office (ABDG-International), located in Columbia, South Carolina, leads the strategy and programs of the American Business Development Group (American-BDG) to provide international business development and foreign government relations services to companies and organizations in the global marketplace. ABDG-International specializes in export management, foreign investment and international business services such as sourcing, market research, access to global political and business leaders and “teaming” arrangements for both U.S.-base and international companies and other organizations.
Why ABDG – International?
A team of experienced professionals led by Ambassador (Ret) Edward O’Donnell, expert in international business and commercial transactions based on a 32 year career with the U.S. Department of State.
Why is ABDG-International in Columbia, South Carolina?
Projected dynamic growth in the southeastern United States makes Columbia a Logical base for developing international business. South Carolina has the most International investment on a per capita basis than any other state in the union. From the base of South Carolina, ABDG will expand operations to include the Southern United States and other parts of the United States, Europe and Latin America.
What are areas of ABDG-International expertise?
Building on the experience and success of ABDG in Washingtion D.C., the international sector will offer services to foreign firms located in the United States for access and support to federal government procurement, especially in the Department of Defense and Homeland Security. Other business areas run the range of products and services.
What is unique to ABDG-International compared to international consultants?
ABDG can help clients not only in the defense industry, but also before Congress, based on a tremendous success in representing both US and foreign interests regarding Congressional decisions that impact on business relations ABDG also can help U.S. firms, not only with defense contracting, but also with The U.S. government approval process of defense article exports ABDG-International can take U.S. firms into new foreign markets to promote their products and services.