Commercial Outreach Activities

The Bahamas Country Commercial Guide

The Country Commercial Guide provides an overview on the economy of The Bahamas and information on doing business here.  It presents background information on the political, economic and social climate of the country and provides statistical information on major sectors, and reports some current economic and business trends.  The guide also lists information on upcoming trade events and contact information for some Bahamian government agencies.

The U.S. Commercial Service 

The U.S. Commercial Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is a global network committed to supporting U.S. commercial interests around the world. The Commercial Service offices in the Caribbean have assisted U.S. companies in exporting nearly $300 million to the region since 2002. The U.S. Commercial Service offers comprehensive, customized solutions to your international trade challenges and provides export promotion assistance through a variety of products and services.

The 4th annual Business Development Conference and Franchise Expo scheduled for February, 2008

The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and the Bahamas Development Bank will stage the 4th Annual Business Development Conference and Franchise Expo to be held February 25-26, 2008 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel in Nassau, The Bahamas.  The Embassy is encouraging franchise owners to take advantage of this event, which will present the opportunity to meet Bahamian entrepreneurs interested in owning an American franchise.  The Embassy's Charge d'Affaires Dr. Brent Hardt extends an invitation to franchise companies to participate in the event, registration forms are also available.