About
The U.S. Commercial Service has organized a Webinar Series focused on business opportunities in Latin America for Women-Owned Businesses (Panamá, Colombia, and Costa Rica). U.S. exports to Panama, Colombia, and Costa Rica totaled $41.2 Billion in 2022. Take advantage of this great opportunity and learn about:
- Upcoming business opportunities in the region.
- Best prospect sectors and upcoming project and sales opportunities.
- U.S. Government international trade contacts to support your international sales growth.
- Export financing, eCommerce, Logistics, Export Compliance, IPR Protection, and other key trade topics.
- Resources designed to support women-owned businesses.
Whether you currently export to Colombia, Costa Rica, or Panama or are new to exporting, the importance of developing a strategic approach to these markets is critical to your success. This webinar series, from the U.S. Commercial Service, has been designed to help businesses strengthen the skills necessary to effectively do business in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Come learn how your company can be added to this impressive trading ecosystem.
Webinars Schedule:
- Business Opportunities in Colombia for Women-Owned Businesses – October 24, 2023
- Business Opportunities in Costa Rica for Women-Owned Businesses – October 31, 2023
- Business Opportunities in Panama for Women-Owned Businesses – November 14, 2023
- Resources and Financing for Women-Owned Businesses Looking to Increase Export Sales – November 28, 2023
- ECommerce, Digital Access, and Supply Chain Considerations for Women-Owned Businesses – December 12, 2023
- Export Skills Training, Legal, Compliance, and IPR Considerations for Women-Owned Business – December 19, 2023
Business Opportunities in Colombia for Women-Owned Businesses
Learn about opportunities for Woman-Led businesses in Colombia, the U.S.-Colombia trade agreement, and some best practices for doing business in this market.
- Colombia is a growing economy with a large population of women entrepreneurs. The Colombian government is committed to supporting women-owned businesses, and there are opportunities for U.S. companies to partner with these businesses.
- Colombia has made important strides in gender equality over the past two decades. It rose to a ranking of 22nd out of 153 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2020 Global Gender Gap Index, up from 40th out of 149 countries in 2018. The local Chambers of Commerce have been also working to support gender equity advances and a higher representation of women in public institutions and businesses.
- Colombia’s total trade with the U.S. amounted to $33 billion in 2022. The U.S. is Colombia's first business partner with a market share of 25% in total trade.
- If you are a women executive or women-led, women-founded, and women-owned businesses looking to start exporting, Colombia can be an easy place to start. The best prospects sectors for U.S. companies in Colombia are Agricultural Products; Construction Equipment; Cosmetics; Cybersecurity; Defense and security; e-commerce; Education; Electric Power and Renewable Energy Systems; Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Infrastructure; Medical Devices and Equipment; Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Equipment; Processed Food and Beverages, and Travel and Tourism.
- There are many reasons to do business in Colombia. Proximity and a free trade agreement in place are major benefits.
- With a population of over 50 million people, Colombia is a large and diverse market for you to tap into.
- Colombia has a stable and growing economy and a growing middle class with purchasing power. The country boasts five major commercial hubs: Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena with unique market opportunities.