Event Details

Opportunities in the US Marketplace (29/09/2010) Events List Switch to List View
Event Date 29/09/201029/09/2010
Time 09:00 - 14:00
Cost Members - £40.00 + VAT
Non Members - £55.00 + VAT
Venue Hyatt Regency Birmingham
2 Bridge Street
Birmingham
Event Details

Open to Members and Non-Members 

Further Details

Now is the right time to start looking at how you can gain market entry or develop your existing US marketing strategy.

Are You .......  

  • Currently trading with the US and not sure how to expand?
  • Considering the US and not sure where to start?
  • Wanting advice on how to invest in, partner or locate in the USA?
  • Waning to find out what business opportunities the USA has to offer?
The BABC Midlands in conjunction with the Council of American States in Europe (CASE) will answer all these questions under one roof.

Bringing together a selection of experts and a case study to share first hand experience of the US
market with you, this event will provide you and your company with the knowledge and guidance to
assist you in creating future success in this sophisticated, diverse and highly-competitive market.

The seminar will include:


  • An overview on promoting foreign direct investment into the US and how you can benefit from this by Aaron Brickman, Director of Invest in America at the US Dept of Commerce in Washington
  • What's happening in the US economy and the long term opportunities that exist through Obama’s
  • Fiscal Stimulus Package from Andrew Hinton, UK Trade & Investment Business Specialist USA
  • A local company’s recent experience of entry into the USA
  • The opportunity to meet with a representative of Commercial Services from the US EmbassyUS States representatives to help you identify which State can offer your business the best incentives and opportunities
  • Networking and buffet lunch
     
The following US State representatives are now confirmed:

Arkansas | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Massachusetts | Mississippi | Missouri | North Carolina | Ohio | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | Virginia | West Virginia 


During the networking sessions, these states will be exhibiting in order to meet with companies who are considering entering the US marketplace and wish to speak with individual states to discuss opportunities. 

If you wish to identify a particular state to meet with, please let us know and we shall register your interest by emailing: jnelson@babcmidlands.org.uk


Please note our standard terms of booking: 
 
  • Book your place by clicking on the `book online` icon or by sending an email to events@birminghamchamber.org.uk 
  • Bookings can be made up until the day of the event (subject to any delegate fees being paid). Bookings made within three days of the event may not be included on the delegate list
  • Birmingham Chamber is unable to take bookings over the telephone
  • Payment should be received prior to the event. Please call the events team on 0121 607 1772 to pay by credit card or alternatively, please make cheques payable to `Birmingham Chamber of Commerce'
  • A confirmed event booking indicates your acceptance of the liability to pay the specified delegate fee
  • Birmingham Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to refuse admission if payment is not received prior to the event
  • Should you have to cancel your booking the Chamber requires 10 days written notice prior to the event. Cancellations received after this time will not be entitled to a refund/credit. This also applies to non-attendance at the event
  • A photographer may be at the event and delegates may be photographed.  By registering to attend, delegates consent for Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to use any photographs.


If you require any further details please contact the events department on 0121 607 1772 or by email on events@birminghamchamber.org.uk




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