Finpro Growth Market Program North, Middle and South America is an internalization program into North, Middle and South American markets. The program is targeted for Finnish SMEs.

The program supports both fast growth and managed growth companies in building a systematic business in North, Middle and South American market. Along with the traditional export industries in North, Middle and South America(technology of pulp & paper, Mining, Energy, Logistics and ICT) also other sectors, such as well-being, design, service and green technology sectors can be represented in the program.

• The internationalization program is tailored according to your company needs. This helps in identifying the most potential market and its characteristics for your company and in finding the means to utilize its potential
• A company may for example create a market channel into a country where it does not currently export. New channels may further be expanded into other North, Middle or South American countries in the second part of Finpro Growth Market Program North, Middle and South America starting in 2013
• Increase your company's turnover and reduce total risk by entering new markets
• Utilize Finpro's industry and market consulting services that are available for the participating companies in their market research, planning and execution processes

The program is aimed at companies in different phases of internationalization who want to find business opportunities in North, Middle and South America and start a systematic business in the selected target country.

For enrolment form, please contact your Finpro contact person or Riitta Maresia riitta.maresia(a)finpro.fi

A company must fill following financial requirements to be able to join Finpro Growth Market Program:

• credit risk rating between 1 and 3
• gearing ratio no less than 20%
• business history in minimum for three years and financial statements available
• no substantial tax due

Finpro Growth Market Program starts every time when minimum of six companies have enrolled to the program. Normally several times/year. The enrolment is continuous..

For information about Finpro Growth Market Program North, Middle and South America please contact

• your contact person at Finpro
• Seppo Kaikkonen, 0400 399 688,  seppo.kaikkonen(a)finpro.fi
• Kimmo Aura, +358 40 5048 31, kimmo.aura(a)finpro.fi