Demonstrating service and urban governance

The US Commercial Service demonstrates urban governance through its influence and collaboration supporting local agencies invested in advancing economic development through trade promotion and its unique position as a portal to an international network of agencies committed to the same mission. Locally the US Commercial Service plays a key role in a number of agencies involved in helping encourage and support local business entering international markets. From large organization such as the Arizona District Export Council, the Arizona Commerce Authority, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council to city initiatives such as City of Phoenix’s ExporTech the scope of influence of the US Commercial Service extensive. Across our boarders however, our office is part of a domestic network of similar offices in over 100 U.S. Cities and an international network in more than 75 countries all invested in helping U.S. companies export and increase sales in global markets. The U.S. Commercial Service’s ability to navigate this complex web of actors and continue to build upon a collective mission is how we demonstrate urban governance. 

On top of these metropolitan characteristics and collaborative network environment however, at the heart of the organization is the public service mission of helping develop quality U.S. jobs. Our goal in selecting clients and working to expand their businesses stems from an organizational push to create job opportunities that are sustainable and impactful. Day in and day out, the majority of our office’s work is using our extensive network to help local companies grow and provide access to resources that most companies we serve wouldn’t otherwise consider. Our clients in general have become successful exporters through our guidance and because of that we are able to see the pay off when they decide to expand and provide jobs to Arizonans.