Doing Business in the USA - 'A Tale of Two US Regions'

Looking at ways to expand and grow your business? Do business in the USA...

For businesses who are serious about establishing, or increasing, or expanding their trade in the USA please register onto our face-to-face from 3.00 to 4.30 pm at the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Technology Centre on Tuesday 4^th April.

The Sheffield International Trade Centre are organising a free of charge event with Dr Frank Levene, CEO of Blue Link Worldwide and guest speakers who will be join us from their offices stateside.

We will be covering the main issues that most companies have difficulties with.  This will include subjects such as Tax; IP; the US legal system and talking to market entry specialists in Pennsylvania and Kentucky and a presentation from Ms Laurie Spicer, a US expansion advisor from Foothold America

The complete solution for companies looking to expand into the US

Expanding your business to the US can be a daunting task, but with proper planning and execution, it can also be a rewarding one. The US is the world’s largest economy and offers a wide range of opportunities for businesses of all sizes.

Through our proven 12-Step Project Management Model, Blue Link Worldwide and associate experts will increase your chances of success in the American market.

Session Program

3.00pm - 3.05pm
Welcome: Steps to Success - Nick Patrick, Director of the International Trade Centre

3.05pm - 3.15pm
Duncan Hoyland, Partnership Manager, Yorkshire and the Humber, Department for International Trade

3.15pm - 3.25pm
Dr Frank Levene, Principal, Blue Link Worldwide

3.25pm - 3.35pm
Fireside Chat - Doing Tax Right Conor Kirkland & John Chiswell, Avalara Regional Sales Managers

3.35pm - 3.45pm
Finn Weisse, Executive Director, European Representative Office, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

3.45pm - 3.55pm
Pennsylvania Richard J Kilner, Managing Director, State of Pennsylvania European Investment Office

3.55pm - 4.05pm
Expanding into the USA - Ms Laurie Spicer, US Expansion Advisor, Foothold America

4.05pm - 4.15pm
IP & US Imperatives - Mr Simon Bradbury, Partner, Appleyard Lees

4.15pm - 4.30pm
USA Legal System - Tom Thorelli, Senior Partner,  Thorelli & Associates

4:30pm
Q&A and Wrap up