Guadalajara at a Glance
Known in the business world as Mexico´s "Silicon Valley", Guadalajara has attracted significant levels of foreign investment and the multinational enterprises that Guadalajara hosts have helped to transform the city into an excellent place to do business.
Portrayed as a "kind city" that is strategically located, Guadalajara is one of Mexico's key business centers and along with the state of Jalisco is the leading commercial area in Mexico´s western region. The State's commercial sector accounts for a large percentage of the total gross national product and is exceeded only by the Federal District and the State of Mexico (which together comprise the metropolitan Mexico City area) in its economic importance.
In addition to its open business environment and large number of foreign investments, Guadalajara is increasingly being known for its convention and exposition facilities. An prime example is Expo-Guadalajara, a large-scale convention center that hosts numerous international events and is situated amid luxurious hotels that cater to the convention-goers' needs.
Business Opportunities in the Region
The U.S. Commercial Service in Guadalajara has responsibility for 7 states in western Mexico (Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit and Sinaloa). Guadalajara is a dynamic commercial center with opportunities in virtually any industry sector. However, the leading sectors include: electronic components, agricultural equipment and supplies, furniture manufacturers, processed foods, food processing and packaging equipment, packaging equipment and supplies.
Recognize any of these names?
American Express, Amway, Baker & McKenzie, Bank of America,
GM, IBM, John Deere, Kimberly Clark, Price Waterhouse Coopers,
York, Kodak, Jabil Circuits, Hewlett Packard, Technicolor,
Triquest, Solectron, Flextronics, Honda, IBM, Resser, Hershey,
Celanese, Siemens, Pemstar, Honda, Nissan, Scania, Mabe and LG.
They are already doing business in Jalisco. Can your company
afford to miss out on this important market?
Upcoming Webinars to Increase Your International Sales
Strong Commercial Opportunities in Mexico's Booming Agribusiness Industry; January 31, 2008; 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST
Mexico's Agribusiness Industry is rapidly evolving into a more industrialized and competitive industry and is seeking very high-tech equipment to increase yields. This is generating significant opportunities for US companies in the dairy and cattle industry, as well as irrigation systems and processed foods. There is also a strong demand for US fertilizers, seeds etc, especially to produce organic crops.
Upcoming Events in Mexico
Doing Business with the U.S. Seminar; February 13, 2008; Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
The Commercial Service in Guadalajara is hosting an important conference on February 13 on "Doing Business with the United States". The conference will feature panels on the legal aspects of exporting to the US, export logistics, and export financing available to Mexican importers of US goods.
Upcoming Mexican Buyer Delegations to the U.S.
The International Poultry Expo; January 22-25, 2008; Atlanta, GA
This expos is the networking hub of the world for the poultry industry! Every segment of the poultry and egg industry is represented: feed milling, live production, hatchery, processing, further processing, packaging, commercial egg, marketing, and all support activities.
Testimonials
Commercial Service Guadalajara on working with Idaho State Office
"The support we received from you was outstanding. The comments I
received from our guests were also very positive. It was a great
comfort to know that we counted with you, and with your staff’s
support."
Armando Orellana
State of Idaho Mexico Trade Office
Please Contact our CS Guadalajara Office
For questions, comments, suggestions, please contact:
Alicia M. de
Zayas, Commercial Assistant
U.S. Commercial Service Guadalajara Lopez Cotilla No. 2032 - piso
4 Col. Arcos Vallarta 44140 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Tel: +52
(33) 3615-1140 ext. 102 Fax: +52 (33) 3615-7665