USA - Boston
Scottish Development International
28 State Street, Suite 2300, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109
Initial Contact:
Nathan Elia - Regional Manager, USA Boston office
Telephone:
+1 617 725 0340
Fax:
+1 617 725 2897
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The USA continues to be Scotland's top export destination. Due to its sheer size, North America can be treated as a series of regional markets with varying characteristics.
We have six offices in North America – in Boston, New York, Chicago, Houston, San Jose and Toronto employing 30 people.
Nathan Elia (pictured left) manages our Boston and New York offices, working alongside Danny Cusick who oversess SDI's activities in the USA, Canada and South America.
Key opportunities
- Life sciences and biotechnology
- Electronics
- Financial services
- Textiles
- Tourism
- Food and drink
- Energy and renewables
Contact us for market information on key sectors
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Export from Scotland
Every major global industry is represented in the US economy and US manufacturers often source components overseas.
UK and Scottish goods have traditionally enjoyed a good reputation for quality in the US.
Whether you're new to exporting or already growing your business in overseas markets, we can help you explore market opportunities in North America and put you in touch with potential business partners.
How we can help
Find out more about setting up a US office
Partner with Scotland
From educational excellence to pioneering innovators, there are a number of reasons to invest in Scotland. If you're looking to partner with Scotland you'll benefit from our:
Did you know?
- US companies have created or safeguarded 13,000 jobs in Scotland through direct investment in the last five years to March 2011
- fDi Markets recorded a total of 221 US investment projects in Scotland from 154 companies between January 2003 and May 2011
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GlobalScot in North America
Who better to help you explore the potential in these markets than our outstanding business professionals who already have a wealth of local market experience?
By offering their time and advice freely, our GlobalScot members can help your company with practical advice needed to break into new markets.
North America is home to around one third of the GlobalScot network, with over 250 members actively supporting Scottish companies across all sectors, with particular network strength in the life sciences, financial and business services and technology sectors.
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