international programs and services
Rethink China - U.S. Economic Relations: Issues and Prospects
Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting the lecture with Professor Gong. In the lecture, Gong will discuss the China-U.S. economic relationship, explaining the international trade decision making systems in both China and the U.S., suggest methods of resolving China-U.S. trade disputes, and finding a new path forward. Gong will discuss current hot issues including: the trade imbalance, China's currency, intellectual property rights, non-tariff trade barriers, and the free trade agreement.
Doing Business in Brazil - presentations from the Brazil Forum (May 2011)
Doing Business in Brazil - For Foreign Investors, Gabriel Di Blasi and José Carlos Vaz e Dias
Doing Business in Brazil - Why Brazil? Patrick J. Kelly, Fredrikson & Byron
Doing Business in Brazil - JBS Case Study, JBS S.A.
Doing Business in Brazil - A Market Access and Compliance Perspective, Maria Cameron
Doing Business in Brazil - Case Studies from Pioneer, John Deere and Becker Underwood
Doing Business in Brazil - Principal Financial Group, Larry Zimpleman
Doing Business in Brazil - Rockwell Collins Corporate Overview
Doing Business in Brazil - Brazil Economic Outlook, Minister Ernesto H.F. Araujo
Iowa Agribusiness Export Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership administers the Iowa Agribusiness Export Partnership to assist Iowa State University Midwest Agribusiness Trade Research and Information Center (MATRIC). MATRIC was created as a research center to expand opportunities for international trade and investment by small and mid-sized agribusiness firms in the U.S. Midwest.
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
The Greater Des Moines Partnership manages Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #107, which is conveniently located on Iowa Interstate 35/80, about 14 miles from the Des Moines International Airport. The FTZ allows certain types of merchandise to be imported, repackaged, assembled with other components, and then exported without having to go through formal customs entry procedures or incurring import duties. The Partnership also assists Iowa companies establish on site FTZ sub zones. For more information about FTZ, view the fact sheet.
Certificates of Origin
The Greater Des Moines Partnership assists Central Iowa exporters with Certificates of Origins (COO). A COO is a document that is required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes, certifying the country of origin of specified goods. A COO is usually prepared by the exporter or the freight forwarder, notarized, and attested to by a local Chamber of Commerce. eCertify is the Partnership's electronic system for processing Certificates of Origin. To get started with eCertify, we ask that you create a user profile for your company. Companies with existing profiles in eCertify can get started here. For more information on the Partnership's COO services, contact Joaquin Flores. Click here for the eCertify step-by-step instructions.
Port Des Moines
Port Des Moines Central Iowa's virtual inland port, offers informational assistance in transporting goods to, from, and through Central Iowa by providing a one-stop shop for freight-related information.
Port of Entry
The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the only Port of Entry located in Iowa. As a Port of Entry, DSM has on-site U.S. Customs and U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors. A new customs facility has recently been completed for the convenience of shippers and travelers.
Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission
The Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission initiates business, cultural, educational, and social exchanges between our citizens and those of our sister cities. For more information visit the Greater Des Moines Sister City Commission website.