LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA EXPORT DOCUMENTATION ALLIANCE
Statement for Immediate Release
June 19, 2020 10:00 am
LOS ANGELES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA EXPORT DOCUMENTATION ALLIANCE TO EMPOWER LOCAL CHAMBERS WITH ONLINE EXPORT CERTIFICATES
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 16, 2020 - The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the California Export Documentation Alliance, designed to encourage regional export activity by empowering participating Chambers with SWIFTDOX, a revolutionary online solution for companies to process export certificates remotely with expedited processing times.
As local exporters adjust to the challenges of operating amid social distancing measures, they are looking for local and regional business and commerce entities to help guide them in the right direction. Participating Chambers can offer this tool as an added value to their membership, passing along significant discounts for processing, while receiving up to 30% profit-share for certificates issued. Participating partner chambers will get exposure with domestic and international agencies as part of the California Export Documentation Alliance.
SWIFTDOX, is a solution for exporters to centralize and expedite what would otherwise be a lengthy and cumbersome export documentation processes. For companies to ship goods internationally, they must process multiple certificates with federal entities such as U.S. Customs, FDA, USDA, state agencies and also government certifications from the countries of destination. Southern California is one of the top export regions in the U.S., and if you work in export, you might have heard terms such as Export Certificate, Certificate of Free Sale, Good Manufacturing Certificate, Good Standing Certificate or a Certificate of Origin. Currently, companies mail the documents back and forth between different domestic and foreign agencies with unknown timelines, a time-consuming and unpredictable process sometimes taking weeks or even months.
For over 130 years, the L.A. Area Chamber has served the needs of businesses through its programs and advocacy initiatives. “We created the alliance to provide our region’s Chambers with a strong solution they can offer their members to ensure California businesses continue exporting competitively, while minimizing physical contact during these challenging times,” says Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Interested Chambers can learn more by visiting: https://lachamber.com/CAExportAlliance
SWIFTDOX is a resource the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce brings to the export community in partnership with Fast Track Global Services. For more information visit lachamber.com/exportdocs and swiftdox.com.
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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in the Los Angeles region. The Chamber’s mission is to design, advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. Founded in 1888, the Chamber is the oldest and largest business association in the region. Its member companies work together to promote a prosperous economy and quality of life in the Los Angeles region. For more information, visit www.lachamber.com.
About Fast Track Global Services
Fast Track Global Services is an industry leader supporting U.S. Export businesses with fast and accurate Global Export document authentication and processes. Their specialties include document legalization, regulatory documentation, overseas product registration, product registration, international product registration, export documents, and international documents among others. For more information please visit: ftgs.us.