Swiss Business Hub USA

The Swiss Business Hub (SBH) is part of the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York. It supports SMEs from Switzerland and Liechtenstein in their business development in the United States and provides U.S. companies with information on Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub also represents Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), the official Swiss agency for export and investment promotion. It has access to in-depth market knowledge through a local network of experts in all sectors of the economy.

Export promotion

The SBH USA advises and supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Switzerland and Liechtenstein wishing to explore and seize export opportunities in the U.S. market.  

As part of the Consulate General of Switzerland in New York and with offices in San Francisco, Atlanta and Boston (Cambridge), the SBH USA responsible for implementing Swiss export strategies in the US and for promoting Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub USA provides localized support, market information, consulting and networking services to Swiss companies venturing into the US market. An experienced team of trade commissioners stands ready to support inquiries of all kind and serves as a first-hand local contact for companies - new or experienced - in the US market. A client-centred attitude and the flexibility to offer bespoke services uniquely position the SBH to meet and support a company’s business requirements.

In addition, the Swiss Business Hub actively promotes Switzerland as a highly attractive business and investment location for US companies looking for growth in Switzerland and Europe.

The Swiss Business Hub USA has a first-rate network of contacts both in the US and in Switzerland and provides support to most industries. Our specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to biotech, medtech, consumer goods, food and beverages, machine building, cleantech and IT. The functions and specializations of the employees of the SBH are described in the SBH Team section.

In cooperation with its local partners, the SBH USA offers a wide range of trade promotion services in addition to the basic services provided by all Swiss Embassies:

  • Market analysis
  • Legal clarification
  • Business partner search
  • Business Trips
  • Support in the target market
  • Trade fair presence

Swiss and Liechtenstein companies may access these services and offerings through Switzerland Global Enterprise, by contacting S-GE’s country consultants.

S-GE Services At A Glance

Switzerland as a business location for U.S. companies

The SBH USA is the first point of contact for U.S. companies interested in Switzerland as a business location.

The Swiss Business Hub USA has a first-rate network of contacts both in the US and in Switzerland and provides support to most industries. Our specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to biotech, medtech, consumer goods, food and beverages, machine building, cleantech and IT. The functions and specializations of the employees of the SBH are described in the SBH Team section.

More information on location promotion by Switzerland Global Enterprise.

Investment Promotion

Promotion of the advantages of Switzerland as a business location and services by the Swiss Business Hub USA in order to support the potential localization of American companies in Switzerland.

Export Promotion

Export promotion services by the Swiss Business Hub USA.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce

The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce plays a vital and active role in assisting Swiss companies in the United States and U.S. companies in Switzerland to expand their business.

Partners

List of partners supporting our projects.