Welcome to the Council of Great Lakes Governors SA Trade Office


The Council of Great Lakes Governors is a unique partnership initiated by the Governors of the Great Lake States. The Council of Great Lakes Governors Southern Africa Trade Office opened in January 1999 in Johannesburg, South Africa and has since provided assistance to firms seeking new markets in the southern cone of Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

Services to Companies in the Council of Great Lakes Governors Member States

The Southern Africa Trade Office has grown over the last decade and provides a wide range of services to firms from New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This office assists companies from within our participating states to locate business partners within southern Africa. Other services include market research and supply of particular information relating to market entry. Our objective is to remain flexible to the wealth creation objectives of the many types of businesses we assist.

Council of Great Lakes Governors Contractor in South Africa

Zurcom International (Pty) Ltd assumed the responsibility of representing the Council of Great Lakes Governors for purposes of trade facilitation in January 2005. Offices are based in Pretoria. Our consulting team have a wide range of top quality experience in international trade facilitation. Professional assistance and the provision of exceptional service are part of our services to companies seeking profitable opportunities.

Trade Mission Info

Pennsylvania Centre for Trade and Development will be hosting a Trade Mission to South Africa in 2012

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