The Business Executive Directorate of the Economic Consulting Agency
belonging to the National Association of Economists and Accountants (CANEC
SA) provides advice on legal, financial and economic issues to foreign
firms wishing to work with Cuba.

Its director, Alberto Betancourt Roa, in an interview to ACN news agency
said that, in correspondence with the country's economic guidelines, the
main task of the Directorate is to support those companies who make a
first approach to the Cuban commercial and business sectors.

Among the services they offer are included feasibility and market studies,
legal process management necessary for such firms to start their business
in the country, and the introduction to possible business partners.

Betancourt Roa added that so far this year, their Business team has signed
more than 40 contracts, and aims to finish 2012 with revenues of about
half a million dollars.

Among the companies that have used their services, the manager mentioned
Quiu Huan, a Chinese company that is in charge of the expansion of the
refinery in Cienfuegos, and the Spanish Joma, that specializes in sports
shoes.

CANEC SA promotes its services abroad through the offices of the Ministry
of Foreign Trade and Investment, and the Chamber of Commerce of Cuba.

It also takes advantage of the opportunities offered by business events as
the International Fair of Havana (FIHAV) to identify potential customers.

In FIHAV 2011, the Directorate established contacts with over 80 foreign
entities, Betancourt Roa said.

At 20 years of its foundation by the National Association of Economists
and Accountants of Cuba (ANEC), the Economic Consulting Agency has a
highly qualified scientific personnel and extensive experience in
management and business management.