Transatlantic Trade Forum
The USA is the UK’s single largest export destination, worth £47bn. With UK-US free trade agreement negotiations underway, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill to boost the US economy as well as a distrust of China driving the USA to re-shore much of its manufacturing and expand trade with its most friendly countries, there is no better time to launch your business in the USA.
Bringing together UK companies as well as US and UK-based market experts, get ahead of the competition and find out how you can get a foothold in the US market
A high-level line up of expert speakers.
- Opportunity markets. Hear from support agencies in 4 key states
- Getting started. Tax, IP, warranties, recruitment
- The do’s and don’ts of exporting to the USA
- Learn from British businesses success stories
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about US opportunities for UK exporters.
Programme
1:50pm - 2:00pm |
Sign in |
2:00pm - 2:05pm |
Welcome Tim Bailey, International Trade Director, Chamber International |
2:05pm - 2:10pm |
A US Investment Road Map Dr Frank Levene, Principal, Blue Link Worldwide |
2:10pm - 2:20pm |
Select USA - The Method Gus Franklyn Bute, Senior Regional Investment Advisor, U.S. Embassy |
2:20pm - 2:25pm |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Richard Kilner, Managing Director, Pennsylvania European Investment Office |
2:25pm - 2:30pm |
Virginia Beach Laura Hayes Chalk, Business Development Coordinator, Virginia Beach Economic Development |
2:30pm - 2:35pm |
Fairfax County Ian Metcalf - UK Director, Fairfax Country Economic Development Agency & Managing Director, Critical Outcomes Ltd |
2:35pm - 2:55pm |
US Case Studies Darren Butler, CEO and Founder, Muzo USA Doug Guest, Sales Director, Exac-One Ltd |
2:55pm - 3:05pm |
US Logistics – Do’s and Don’ts Ian Mallon, CEO, Neon Freight |
3:05pm - 3:15pm |
US Legal Set Up Tom Thorelli, Partner, Thorelli and Associates |
3:15pm - 3:25pm |
Tax Compliance - Done Right Conor Kirkland, Cross-Border Solutions Manager, Avalara Europe |
3:25pm - 3:35pm |
IP & Warranties - US Imperatives Simon Bradbury, Partner, Appleyard Lees |
3:35pm - 3:45pm |
US HR & Recruitment Laurie Spicer, US Expansion Advisor, Foothold America |
3:45pm - 4:25pm |
Q&A Moderated by Dr Frank Levene |
4:25pm - 4:30pm |
Introducing USA Market 1-to-1 Clinics & Close of event Tim Bailey, International Trade Director, Chamber International |
In partnership with Blue Link Worldwide Inc.
Venue: Videoconference via Zoom
Date: 1 September 2022
Time: from 2.00pm to 4.30pm BST
Cost:
FREE to Chamber International Regular Customers/ Chamber of Commerce Members
£50 (excluding VAT) Non-Regular Chamber International Customers/ Non-Chamber Members
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1-to-1 clinics with market specialists on 21 & 22 September 2022.
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