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Access America Program

Project aim

The Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the US has created significant new benefits for Victorian companies planning to establish new export markets in the USA!

Through Access America, the Victorian Government Business Office located in San Francisco CBD helps reduce the cost, time and risk associated with identifying export opportunities or establishing export operations in the USA.

It offers assistance for Victorian companies to forge new relationships with US partners, market their products more effectively and, where appropriate, set up an operation in the US.

Adobe PDF DocumentAccess America Program - Victorian Government Business Office San Francisco (PDF 907Kb)
 Brochure on the benefits the Access Amercia program brings to Victoria.

Nature of assistance

The Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) in San Francisco offers short term desk and office facilities to Victorian companies requiring a temporary base for exploring market opportunities. Victorian companies can access office facilities and export-related assistance including:

  • desk, computer including broadband access, local phone, voicemail, printer,
  • copier, fax
  • market intelligence
  • market-entry advice
  • competitor analysis
  • networking
  • logistical support
  • strategy refinement
  • conference room facilities are available for an additional fee

To apply, open the link to download an application form:

Access America - application form

Fill in your application form online, then print it out and mail to the contact details provided on the form or fax to: (+61 3) 9651 8044. It may take up to 10 seconds to download.

To open this form you must have Adobe Reader 7 or higher. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader by selecting the 'Adobe Reader' icon.

If you are logged in as a Business Victoria user, your form will be automatically filled in with your relevant details. Contact the Victorian Business Line (VBL) on 13 22 15 regarding any problems with file downloads.

Level of assistance

Office space is free for the first two weeks, then $US250 per month for up to three months.

Eligibility criteria

Bring your own compatible laptop to be connected to the office wireless network. Victorian companies wishing to use the program must book in advance. The program is available on a 'first-come first-served' basis.

Contact

Office of International Business & Export
Tel: (+61 3) 9651 9498



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More Program Information

Access America - brochure (PDF 366Kb)
Information about exporting to America using the Access America program

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