Midwest Region Business Service Providers

The following is a listing of Business Service Providers (BSP). The BSP companies listed below can assist U.S. exporters and foreign investors in a variety of ways. If you would like to be included as a Business Service Provider on this site, please contact Fernando.Bentz@trade.gov or Warren.Anderson@trade.gov.

The BSP Directory is intended to be an additional resource to U.S. exporters. This BSP Directory is not comprehensive. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service. We have performed limited due diligence research, but we strongly recommend that you perform your own due diligence investigation and background research on any company. We assume no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the providers listed. We reserve the right not to list any particular company.

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ARI Global

Contact: David Clark
Phone: (913) 636-3425
Email: dclark@ariglobal.com
Web: fnbo.com/global

ARI Global, Inc. is the largest independent Specialty Broker of Trade Credit Insurance. Recognized as a Platinum level broker with EXIM Bank (top level awarded demonstrating expertise and high volume). Also representing every private carrier in the US as a preferred broker including: Allianz, Coface, Atradius, Chubb, Tokio Marine, AIG, and others. Export Credit Insurance mitigates the risk of international trade and leverages structured finance relationships.

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FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha)

Contact: Michael Salerno
Phone: (402) 602-3552
Email: msalerno@fnbo.com
Web: fnbo.com/global

Trading in the global marketplace is more accessible and complex than ever and finding a banking partner who will take the time to understand your goals is the first step. Whether you’re currently importing or exporting or looking to take your business international for the first time, our team of global trade experts are eager to be an extension of your business. At FNBO we offer a full suite of global banking services such as:

• Foreign Exchange
• Cross-border Payments
• Documentary Collection
• Letters of Credit
• Forward Contracts
• Multicurrency Accounts
• Risk Management Guidance

For more information visit fnbo.com/global or follow us on LinkedIn @FNBO Commercial Banking.

Global Business Navigator Chatbot ^Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

Limitations

As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

Privacy

The Chatbot does not collect information about users and does not use the contents of users’ chat history to learn new information. All feedback is anonymous. Please do not enter personally identifiable information (PII), sensitive, or proprietary information into the Chatbot. Your conversations will not be connected to other interactions or accounts with ITA. Conversations with the Chatbot may be reviewed to help ITA improve the tool and address harmful, illegal, or otherwise inappropriate questions.

Translation

The Chatbot supports a wide range of languages. Because the Chatbot is trained in English and responses are translated, you should verify the translation. For example, the Chatbot may have difficulty with acronyms, abbreviations, and nuances in a language other than English.

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Midwest Region Business Service Providers