he Baltic Region, including Germany, is a market of 11 countries and 300 million inhabitants, and is one of the fastest growing regions in Europe today. It's an area that is rich in natural resources, and is undergoing rapid (pro American) changes. 10 of the 11 countries are members of the European union. The area meets the requirements of US investors by combining a number of important factors including: a growing, easily accessible market, excellent communication, transportation, and a highly qualified, educated, and productive workforce. The region is also strategically positioned as a gateway to the rest of the European market.

The Baltic Sea Business Initiative (BSBI) is a project management, project development group, providing consulting and financial advisory services to private companies seeking to expand foreign operations, with initial emphasis on small and medium sized projects in the sectors of environment, waste, medical, and IT/Communications.

SBI is also working in close cooperation with regional economic development offices and authorities, seeking to expand and attract direct capital investments.