Worcester Business Journal

20 Business Profiles 2015 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com I mprovements in trade finance, technology and trade agreements have dramatically increased access to markets worldwide. Additionally, more than 70 percent of the world's purchasing power can be found outside the United States. As the global marketplace becomes more accessible, companies without an international presence stand to lose ground to competitors. Kerrigan Global Solutions, LLC can help companies in all industries establish and increase their global footprint. Patrick Kerrigan, founder of Kerrigan Global Solutions, earned his Bachelor's degree from the College of the Holy Cross and his JD/MBA from Boston College. Before founding Kerrigan Global Solutions, he practiced law with international law firms Proskauer Rose LLP and McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and with Boston-based State Street Bank. But his vast experience in managing international trade initiatives positions him as an expert in global expansion efforts. Kerrigan served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's senior policy advisor for international trade, where he managed a range of international trade policies, programs and initiatives. He also held the position of senior advisor to the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service. While at both the Commerce and Agriculture depart- ments, Kerrigan worked closely with officials from the White House, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Small Business Administration to develop and implement international trade promotion and export finance policies and programs that enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. exporters. Kerrigan has also worked closely with the private sector and regularly counseled U.S. companies and trade associa- tions regarding issues of export promotion, trade finance and market access. He points out that smaller and mid-size companies that have no or minimal international presence, but are con- sidering overseas expansion, seldom have the time or the staff to investigate global expansion potential. "Few com- panies have full-time employees to navigate all the avail- able programs. So many opportunities go untapped," says Kerrigan. Armed with industry knowledge, access to government resources and programs to underwrite inter- national efforts and familiar with trade laws and limita- tions, he can maximize a company's efforts to conduct business in the international space. By understanding a company's goals, he can efficiently and effectively lead them through the maze of options and opportunities. Moreover, Kerrigan Global facilitates entry into the international trade arena with low risk to the company. "We typically conduct all of the market research, identify distributors and distribution channels and, at the direc- tion of clients, negotiate the deals," he says. "In connection with trade promotion activities, we generally are paid only when we make international sales, which means that our clients face minimal, if any, up-front costs or investment risk." Kerrigan Global also solves international trade-related problems and assists domestic companies that seek to make sales to foreign governments. Experienced in the sales process, Kerrigan can ensure a fair deal for U.S. com- panies and help them overcome any barriers. According to a study published by the Institute for International Economics, U.S. companies that export real- ize two important benefits: they grow faster and are nearly 8.5 percent less likely to go out of business than non-exporting companies. Partnering with Kerrigan Global can help companies promote their products and services in foreign markets, significantly increasing com- petitiveness, profitability and the bottom line. If your company wants to find new opportunities, grow sales faster and gain a competitive edge in the global mar- ketplace, Kerrigan Global Solutions can help plan your international strategy and achieve your goals. n Kerrigan Global Solutions, LLC: International Trade Experts c L I N t o N , m a Kerrigan Global solutions, LLc Address: 167 Pine Street Extension, Clinton, MA 01510 Phone: 617-529-7122 Website: www.kerriganglobal.com Product or Service: Providing export management services and solutions to grow international trade prospects and sales Head of Company and Title: Patrick F. Kerrigan, Founder Year Founded: 2014 Kerrigan Global Solutions, LLC

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