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Global Business Lobbying & Marketing Strategies

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Global Business Lobbying & Marketing Strategies

Global Business Lobbying & Marketing Strategies We are a team of dedicated professionals with expertise in navigating business in the United States. We assist in business incorporation, office set-up, staffing requirements, legal and regulatory requirements, lobbying, networking, and business development.

About us ConneCt:ed Strategies is the strategic firm that global leaders look to for help when they need solutions to doing business around the world. together, we solve the challenges of international expansion, help our clients create meaningful partnerships, and empower teams to be successful even when our work is done. our insights are profound. our reach is global. We deliver results time and time again.

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Global Business Lobbying & Marketing Strategies

LeAdership ErdEM TEkinEL WorldWide Managing Partner erdem tekinel is the worldwide managing partner of ConneCt:ed Strategies. He is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the firm’s strategy, team and operations across all worldwide offices. He leads the group that delivers lobbying and investment opportunity services.

dan WaLdSchMidT Senior Partner, Marketing & BuSineSS loBBying dan Waldschmidt is a Senior Partner of ConneCt:ed. He is the head of the practice area that delivers marketing strategy and business lobbying services. He is also a member of the firm’s Board of directors.

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our proJeCts office forMation

creating PartnerShiPS

inveStMent oPPortunitieS

We help you incorporate your new business, protect your intellectual property, and place you in an office where your team is empowered to deliver big results.

We connect you to people who matter most for your business. You’ll accelerate your growth by the partners and opportunities we bring to you.

We help you qualify and get the funding you need to grow from government incentive programs and investors who are interested in your big ideas.

our serviCes

GreAt ideAs legendary teaM MeMBerS

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TaiLorEd SoLuTionS

ThoSE SErvicES incLudE:

ConneCt:ed Strategies offers smart solutions to real-world business

• Market Analysis provides you the information you need to make smart decisions

challenges. our ability to quickly respond to your needs with top-quality ideas and seasoned team members gives you the flexibility you need to perform your day-to-day responsibilities with peace of mind. on-task, on-time and on-budget are terms we live by as a company. We understand your needs, and perform our tasks with the highest level of commitment and accountability.

It’s not just about opening an office for you in the United States.

ConneCt:ed Strategies is dedicated to making sure that you get the support and insight you need to be successful.

• Business Lobbying differentiates your products from everyone else in your industry • Corporate Network puts you in front of partners who want to do business with you • Sales Strategy means that you are closing deals and generating revenue early and often • Technology Training provides your team the insights to be industry thought leaders

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it’s About WinninG nEW cuSToMErS arE ThE kEy To BuSinESS SuccESS. ConneCt:ed Strategies combines comprehensive customer research with pragmatic expertise in operations and business lobbying to help you create sustainable growth.

While we’re working together you’ll get the insights you need to differentiate your services from everyone else in your industry. no detail gets overlooked. From your office location to the words you use to market your product, we help you win.

We’re serious about it.

We know the ins and outs of doing business in the US. our team will guide and counsel your organization from set-up to opening your doors with ease. We will work with you to develop the best path to success in the US market. our team will connect you with the key people and organizations to do business in the US.

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ConneCt:ed strategies has a proven track record

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MINING & MINERALS IMPORT SERVICES, RAILROAD CAR MANUFACTURING, TELECOM GROWTH STRATEGY, GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS, OIL & PETROLEUM EXPORTS, POLITICAL PARTY MARKETING, LEGAL REPRESENTATION, SPECIALTY METAL MANUFACTURING, GPS PRODUCTS, COFFEE LID DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEMS, ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE SALES, MEDICAL DEVICE INCUBATION AND SALES, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOR IT SERVICES, ENTERPRISE SALES TRAINING, LOBBYING FOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH, SPORTS MARKETING SERVICES, FOOD SERVICES, BRANDING & STRATEGY FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS and many more…

WE’rE GLoBaL

We’ve supported global business leaders on 6 continents in 12 countries in 30 different industries.

Who You KnoW MAtters You need to be in front of the right industry partners in order to close meaningful business deals. developing those relationships isn’t easy to do, especially when you are expanding into new locations. We’ll set up key meetings for you and put together networking events where you can meet industry partners and explore opportunities.

More importantly, we’ve got your back. that means we’re calling on our personal relationships and business friends to help you achieve the results you want most.

You’re in good hands with CONNECT:ED Strategies.

invESTMEnT opporTuniTiES We built our firm around helping business leaders with bold ideas find investment from government, municipal, and private incentive programs. our team of analysts and legal professionals know the rules, the process and the decision makers at every step of the process.

We’ll work with you to find incentives and funding that accelerate your business goals. then we’ll help you fill out the necessary paperwork, qualify for consideration, and keep track of the accounting along the way. that’s not all. We’ll help you sell your company or find the right partner for you to buy. From banking to budgets to billing and build-outs -- we’ve got you covered.

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did you knoW? the United States is the world’s largest economy and has the world’s third-largest population, with a gross domestic product of over $14 trillion and a population of more than 310 million people. It is also one of the richest economies in the world. the country’s per capita GdP of over $47,000 leads all major developed economies. In addition, the United States maintains free trade agreements with 17 partner countries that produced a combined $5 trillion dollars in 2010—giving new business owners in the United States unparalleled access to diverse markets and partners across the globe.

Currently there are over 1,400 federal, 24,00 state, and 150,000 local incentive programs in the United States right now. As well, there are more than 30,000 programs available from private foundations.

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ContACt United States | Turkey | Japan Phone: 202-630-6730 / 571-221-9517 e-mail: conversations@connectedstrategies.org www.connectedstrategies.org

We’re reAdY is known for our people, our ideas, and our results.

Are You reAdY?

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our team is ready to help you…

vice president, risk analysis

director, retail Sales

director, uS & Japan relations

Managing partner

vice president, iT consulting

director, uS & chile relations

Senior partner

partner, Marketing

vice president, Sales Strategy

director, research

director, Government relations

Sports Marketing

partner, Legal Services

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