New Tools for Foreign Market Access

Hamman Marketing Associates has been accepted to participate in the Enterprise Development Network (EDN) Program for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) as a paid service provider and a loan originator for the organization.

OPIC is the US Government’s development finance institution. It mobilizes private capital to help solve critical world challenges and in doing so, advances U.S. foreign policy. Because OPIC works with the U.S. private sector, it helps U.S. businesses gain footholds in emerging markets, catalyzing revenues, jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC achieves its mission by providing investors with financing, guarantees, political risk insurance, and support for private equity investment funds.

There will be a steep learning curve, and I'll be attending a 3-day seminar held by Moody's in Washington DC next month to help sharpen my skills on topics including:

• Credit Underwriting
• Assessing Equity Investments
• Conducting Due Diligence
• Constructing Financial Models
• Writing Business Plans
• OPIC Finance and Political Risk Insurance 101

  In an ever growing global economy, we feel this is an important step in our international business consulting practice.