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Key Officers of Foreign Servi* E Posts United States Department of State Key Officers of Foreign Servi* e Posts Guide for Business Representatives It is most important that correspondence to a Foreign Service post be addressed to a section or position rather than to an officer by name. This will eliminate delays resulting from the for­ warding of official mail to officers who have transferred. Normally, correspondence con­ cerning commercial matters should be ad­ dressed simply "Commercial Section" followed by the name and correct mailing address of the post. (Samples of correct mailing addresses ap­ pear on page xii.) DEPARTMENT OF STATE Publication 7877 Revised January 1982 FOREIGN AFFAIRS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CENTER Publishing Services Division For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Prlntim Q||^e, W^Mfigton, D.C. 20402. j^^^'^^^^ ^P # IS f^\ P,5 —5 Hi oa e>: uJ KEY o OFFICERS b: OF O a! FOREIGN SERVICE POSTS w !i//c/e for Bus^ess )presentatives The Key Officers Guide lists key officers at For eign Service posts with whom American business representatives would most likely have contact. Al1l embassies, missions, consulates general, and conIS • sulates are listed. II I At the head of each U.S. diplomatic mission are the Chief of Mission (with the title of Ambassador, Minister or Charge d'Affaires) and the Deputy Cliief ofl\4ission. These officers are responsible for all com­ ponents of the U.S. Mission within a country, includ­ ing consular posts. Economic/Commercial Officers represent the en- tire spectrum of U.S. economic and commercial in­ terests within their country of assignment. Their ac­ tivities range from trade promotion to economic re­ porting. At larger posts, where trade volume, travel, and private investment interest are high, there are Commercial Officers who specialize in export pro­ motion, arrange appointments with local business and government officials, and provide maximum as­ sistance to American business. Financial Attaches anaf^^anoreportonmajor financial developments and their implications for U.S. policies and programs. Political Officers analyze and report on political developments and their potential impact on U.S. interests. Labor Officers follow the activities of labor or­ ganizations and can supply information on wages, nonwage costs, social security regulations, labor atti­ tudes toward American investments, etc. Consular Officers extend to U.S. citizens and their property abroad the protection of the U.S. Govern­ ment. They maintain lists of local attorneys, act as liaison with police and other officials and have the authority to notarize documents. The Department recommends that business representatives residing overseas register with the consular officer; in troubled areas, even travelers are advised to register. The Administrative Officer is responsible for the normal business operations of the post, including purchasing for the post and its commissary. Regional Security Officers are responsible for providing physical, procedural, and personnel secu­ rity services to U.S. diplomatic facilities and per­ sonnel; their responsibilities extend to providing in- country security briefings and threat assessments to business executives. Scientific Attaches follow scientific and techno­ logical developments in the country. Agricultural Officers promote the export of U.S. agricultural products and report on agricultural pro­ duction and market developments in their area. The AID f^ission Director is responsible for AID programs, including dollar and local currency loans, grants, and technical assistance. The Public Affairs Officer is the post's press and cultural affairs specialist, and maintains close con­ tact with the local press. Business representatives planning a trip over­ seas should include in their preparations a visit or telephone call to the nearest U.S. Department of Commerce District Office. The District Office can provide extensive information and assistance as well as a current list of legal holidays in the countries to be visited. If desired, the District Officer can also provide advance notice to posts abroad of the repre­ sentative's visit. Some of the services jointly provided by the De­ partments of State and Commerce to U.S. business firms interested in establishing a market for their products, or expanding sales abroad, include: —The Trade Opportunities Program (TOP) which provides specific export sales leads of U.S. products and services; —World Traders Data Report (WTDR) which pro­ vides detailed financial and commercial informa­ tion on individual firms abroad upon request from U.S. companies; —Agent Distributor Service (ADS) which helps U.S. firms find agents or distributors to represent their firms and market their products abroad; and —Information about foreign markets for U.S. products and services and U.S.-sponsored ex­ hibitions abroad in which American firms can participate and demonstrate their products to key foreign buyers. In all matters pertaining to foreign trade, the nearest U.S. Department of Commerce District Of­ fice should be your first point of contact. Foreign trade specialists at these facilities render valuable assistance to U.S. business representatives engaged in international commerce. For additional information about Foreign Service activities overseas, or for specialized assistance with unusual problems, you are invited to visit, tele- iit phone, or write the Office of Commercial Affairs, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, U.S. De­ partment of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. Tele­ phone (202) 632-0669. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DISTRICT OFFICES ALABAMA San Diego—110 West C St. 92101; Tel (714) Birmingham—Suite 200-201, 293-5395 908 S. 20th St. 35205; Tel (205) 254-1331 San Francisco—Fed. BIdg. Box 36013, 450 Golden Gate ALASKA Ave. 94102; Tel (415) 556-5860 Anchorage—701 C St., P.O. Box 32, 99513; Tel (907) 271-5041 COLORADO Denver—Rm. 165, New Cus­ ARIZONA tomhouse. 19th & Stout St. Phoenix—Suite 2950, Valley 80202; Tel (303) 837-3246 Ctr. Bank BIdg., 201 N. Cen­ tral Ave. 85004; Tel (602) CONNECTICUT 261-3285 Hartford—Rm. 610-B, Fed. Off. BIdg., 450 Main St. ARKANSAS 06103; Tel (203) 244-3530 LlWe Rock—Suite 635, Sav­ ers Fed. BIdg., 320 W. FLORIDA Capitol Ave. 72201; Tel (501) Miami—Rm. 821, City 378-5794 National Bank BIdg., 25 W. Flagler St. 33130; Tel (305) Jonesboro—P.O. Box 2525, 350-5267 USU State Univ., 72467; Tel (501)792-4760 Clearwater—128 N. Osceola Ave. 33515; Tel CALIFORNIA (813)461-0011 Los Angeles—Rm. 800, Jacksonville—815 S. 11777 San Vicente Blvd. Main St., Suite 100, 32207; 90049; Tel (213) 824-7591 Tel (904) 791-2796 IV Tallahassee—Collins KENTUCKY BIdg., Rm G-20. 32304; Louisville—Rm. 636, U.S. Tel (904) 488-6469 Post Office and Court House BIdg. 40202; Tel (502) GEORGIA 582-5066 Atlanta—Suite 600,1365 Peachtree St. NE. 30309; Tel LOUISIANA (404) 881-7000 New Orleans—432 Interna­ Savannah—222 U.S. Court­ tional Trade Mart. No. 2 house & P.O. Box 9746, Canal St. 70130; Tel (504) 125-29 Bull St. 31412; Tel 589-6546 (912) 232-4321 ext. 204 MAINE HAWAII Augusta (Boston Dist.)— 1 Memorial Circle, Casco Honolulu—4106 Fed. BIdg., Bank BIdg. 04330; Tel (207) P.O. Box 50026, 300 Ala 623-2239 Moana Blvd. 96850; Tel (808) 546-8694 MARYLAND ILLINOIS Baltimore—415 U.S. Cus­ tomhouse, Gay & Lombard Chicago—1406 Mid. Conti­ Sts. 21202; Tel (301) 962- nental Plaza BIdg., 55 E. Mon­ 3560 roe St. 60603; Tel (312) 353- 4450 MASSACHUSETTS Boston—10th Fl., 441 Stuart INDIANA St. 02116; Tel (617) 223- Indianapolis—357 U.S. 2312 Courthouse & Fed. Off. BIdg., 46 E. Ohio St. 46204; Tel MICHIGAN (317) 269-6214 Detroit—445 Fed. BIdg., 231 W. Lafayette 48226; Tel (313) IOWA 226-3650 Des Moines—817 Fed. BIdg., Grand Rapids—350 210 Walnut St. 50309; Tel Ottawa St., NW., 49503; Tel (515) 284-4222 (616)456-2411/33 V MINNESOTA NEW MEXICO Minneapolis—218 Fed. Albuquerque—505 Mar­ BIdg., 110 S. 4th St. 55401; quette Ave., NW., Suite 1015, Tel (612) 725-2133 87102; Tel (505) 766-2386 MISSISSIPPI NEW YORK Jackson—Providence Buffalo—1312 Fed. BIdg., Capitol, Suite 550, 200 E. Ill W.Huron St. 14202; Tel Pascagoula 39201; Tel (601) (716) 846-4191 969-4388 New York—Rm. 3718, Fed. Off. BIdg., 26 Fed. Plaza, Foley Sq. 10007; Tel (212) MISSOURI 264-0634 St. Louis—120 S. Central Ave. 63105; Tel (314) 425- NORTH CAROLINA 3302/4 Greensboro—203 Fed. Kansas City—Rm. 1840,601 BIdg., W. Market St., P.O. E. 12th St. 64106; Tel (816) Box 1950. 27403; Tel (919) 374-3142 378-5345 OHIO NEBRASKA Cincinnatt-10504 Fed. Off. Omaha—Capitol Plaza, BIdg., 550 Main St. 45202; Suite 703A, 1815 Capitol Tel (513) 684-2944 Ave. 68102; Tel (402) 221- 3665 Cleveland—Rm. 600,666 Eu­ clid Ave. 44114; Tel (216) 522-4750 NEVADA Rena-777 W. 2d St., Rm. OKLAHOMA 120, 89503; Tel (702) Oklahoma City (Dallas 784-5203 Dist.)—4024 Lincoln Blvd. 73105; Tel (405) 231-5302 NEW JERSEY OREGON Newark—4th FL, Gateway BIdg., Market St. & Penn Portland—Rm. 618,1220 Plaza 07102; Tel (201) 645- SW. 3rd Ave. 97204; Tel 6214 (503) 221-3001 VI PENNSYLVANIA Houston—2625 Fed. BIdg., Courthouse. 515 Rusk St. Phiiadeiphia—9448 Fed. 77002; Tel (713) 226-4231 BIdg., 600 Arch St. 19106; Tel (215) 597-2850 UTAH Pittsburgh—2002 Fed. BIdg., 1000 Liberty Ave. 15222; Tel Salt Lake City—1201 Fed. (412) 644-2850 BIdg., 125 S. State St. 84138; Tel (801) 524-5116 PUERTO RICO VIRGINIA San Juan (Hato Rey>—Rm. 659, Fed. BIdg. 00918; Tel Richmond—8010 Fed. BIdg., (809) 753-4555, ext. 555 400 N. 8th St. 23240; Tel (804)771-2246 RHODE ISLAND Fairfax—8550 Arlington Providence (Boston Dist.)—1 Blvd. 22031; Tel (703) 560- 7 Jackson Walkway 02903; 6460 (401)277-2605, ext. 22 WASHINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA Seattle—Rm. 706, Lake Columbia—Strom Thur­ Union BIdg., 1700 Westlake mond Fed.
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