In This Issue:
Spotlight:
Make sure to check out the 'Metal, Silver, and Tin Items for Apparel' lead in our Trade Leads section.
News:
The IBA has a new location. You'll still find us in Santa Teresa but now we are at 113 Sundance Ct.
Partners:

Executive Director's Message:

This month, the International Business Accelerator is celebrating its two-year anniversary. As with any new program, the first two years have been challenging in terms of establishing a functional program, having a sufficient budget and assembling the correct team to carry out the IBA’s mission. However, with support from New Mexico’s business community, the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network, Governor Bill Richardson’s office, the New Mexico State Legislature, the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Western New Mexico University, and other organizations, the IBA already has experienced a multitude of client successes.

When I was given the responsibility of establishing and directing the IBA program, it was obvious to me that the most important element any effort can have is its team. A manager’s job is to assemble the best people possible, tie them to a common goal, and then support them in their efforts. It has been my honor to work with the dedicated and enthusiastic personnel in both our Santa Teresa and Chihuahua City offices.

The IBA is now recognized as a unique program in the realm of international trade assistance. Much of this is due to the program’s outreach not only to New Mexico-based businesses, but to foreign businesses interested in establishing a presence in the U.S. During the past two years, we have relied heavily on our local and international partners to extend our reach and services. We have developed not only effective working relationships, but also strong friendships that have benefited our clientele.

As we enter the holiday season, let me take this opportunity on behalf of the IBA staff to thank all of you for your support and interest in our program. We will continue to put forth our best effort to assist companies with their international projects. We look forward to more interaction and successes in 2006.





Upcoming Events:
When:
Monday
December 5th
Where:
Santa Fe, NM
For More Info Click Here		 Strategies for Doing Business in Brazil

Dear Exporters and Export Partners:
Are you doing business with Brazil or want to learn more about the Brazilian market? Yes? Well you're invited to hear it from the experts at "Strategies for Doing Business in Brazil", a free (with breakfast included!) morning roundtable from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Santa Fe on Monday, December 5, 2005..

Please visit www.buyusa.gov/newmexico/51.html for more information and to register on-line.

Having difficulty reaching us? The Santa Fe US Export Assistance Center has changed its telephone numbers
Sandra Necessary: (505) 231-0075
Matthew Hilgendorf: (505) 670-7809
When:
Tuesday
December 6th
Where:
El Paso, TX. - Marriot Hotel, 1600 Airway Blvd.
For More Info Click Here		 Maquiladora Industry Supply Chain Management: Logistics, Transportation & Distribution Conference

This conference will provide a technical forum for private industry, academics and government to identify key problems and solutions facing the maquiladora/manufacturing industry in this region. Conference attendees include, plant, purchasing, engineering, materials, logistics, transportation, distribution, warehouse, operations, and customs managers from the maquiladora/manufacturing and service industry in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, west Texas and southern New Mexico.

For registration and additional information, please contact Corral & Associates at: 915-581-7070 or email: corraleptx@elp.rr.com.
When:
December 7th, 8th, and 9th
Where:
Durango, Dgo., MX. - Hotel Gobernador, 257 West Avenida 20 de Noviembre.
For More Info Click Here		 2005 First Industrial and Commercial Suppliers Business-to-Business Encounter “1er Encuentro Regional de Provedores, Industriales y Comerciales”

This business encounter will bring together industrial and commercial suppliers from the state of Durango interested in expanding their market base. Honorary participants include the President of CANACINTRA Durango and the Ambassador of Taiwan in Mexico.

For additional information please contact Canacintra Durango at 618-814-2400, by email: canacintradgo@prodigy.net.mx or by visiting: www.canacintradurango.org.
Trade Leads:
Metal, Silver & Tin Items for Apparel
  • Type: Buyer
  • Country: USA
  • Description: A fashion designer in Santa Fe, New Mexico is interested in sourcing production of various metal, silver and tin items to be used for leather and cloth apparel. There are five specific items this client is interested in buying, which include the following:
    • Tin: Need a supplier of embossed and stamped tin to be used on clothing on areas such as the yoke and collar of a jacket as well as down the front of the jacket. Volume depends on the supplier’s ability to work with the buyer on lead-times.
      Tin Sample
    • Conchos/Studs: Need a supplier of small and medium conchos/studs. All conchos/studs should have four prongs and should be oxidized (not too dark or shiny).Volume is from 100 to 1000 units per month.
      Conchos/Studs Sample 1
      Conchos/Studs Sample 2
    • Rawls: Need a supplier of spur rawls in one style and two sizes. The color should all be brown plated. They should be light as they will go on a jacket and must contain small holes punched around the center to be able to sew on. The minimum volume per month is 100 units.
      Rawl Sample
    • Door Pulls (Jingle-bobs): Need to look as close to a jingle-bob found on a spur. One size, one color- brown platted. The minimum volume per month is 100 units.
      Door Pulls (Jingle-bobs) sample
  • International Terms of Sale: CIP buyer's door.
Wood Chips
  • Type: Seller
  • Country: USA
  • Description: Wood suppliers in New Mexico have an abundance of wood chips available for commercialization. These woodchips are primarily from ponderosa pine and are excellent for bio-fuel and particle board processing.
  • International Terms of Sale: EXW seller's door.
Plastic Injection Molding
  • Type: Seller
  • Country: Canada
  • Description: A company in Toronto, Ontario is in search of a Joint Venture Partner that may have capability in plastic molding with the interest of commercializing several promotional and public safety plastic products. These include a personal pocket business card holder and safety plastic grips used on public transportation.
  • International Terms of Sale: Depends on buyer's preference.
Rustic Furniture
  • Type: Buyer
  • Country: USA
  • Description: Several buyers in New Mexico and Midland, Texas are in search of an exporter in Mexico for Mexican rustic furniture.
  • International Terms of Sale: FOB or CIP, buyer's door.
  • Product Sample:
For additional information on these trade leads please contat the IBA by phone at (505) 589-220 or by email at info@nmiba.com.
Announcements:
New Mexico-Chihuahua Partnership for Innovation

The New Mexico-Chihuahua Partnership, made up of research universities from New Mexico and the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, regional and state economic development agencies, National Laboratories, technology consortia, research organizations, and private businesses, will develop an interdisciplinary, multi-faceted approach to educating emerging scientists and technology managers in technology development, commercialization of research, and marketing. Bi-national, cross-functional teams of students, faculty, and other mentors will have opportunities to participate in ongoing programs sponsored by partnership organizations; to compete in a technology-based product design competition; to co-author articles for publication; to visit each other’s institutions and research laboratories; and to present their work at a Technology Showcase to which representatives of regional business, industry, and government will be invited. The proposed project will develop researchers, technology managers, and entrepreneurs capable of working in an international environment and of spurring economic development in a region characterized by high levels of poverty.

For more information please read the following:
PFI Executive Summary
PFI Project Narrative
PFI Management Plan
PFI Partnership Organizations