Business Opportunities in the North American Market - Leeds

Business Opportunities in the North American Market - Leeds

By Cambridge Cleantech

Date and time

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:30 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

BDO

6th Floor, Central Square 29 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4DL United Kingdom

Description

Come along to this free event to find out more about the practicalities of setting up business in North America and how you can de-risk your expansion into the USA.

Understand the help available from Department for International Trade (DIT) before you take the plunge.

Hear first-hand from AVITUS Group about their affordable business support and professional services to help you plan your entry to the US, establish your business and operate successfully.


Agenda

08:30 - Registration and Refreshments -

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09:00 - Welcome and Introduction - Dan Brookes, Tax Partner, BDO

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09:15 - The Context: "Once you learn about the game in the United States, you're going to want to come here."

Warren Buffett |Video to Investors - Introduced by Martin Garratt, CEO Cambridge Cleantech and event Chairman

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09:30 - AVITUS - One Stop Shop for a USA Entry - Josh Balster, Executive Vice President, AVITUS Group

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10:00 - Support from This Side of the Pond - Mark Robson, Regional Director for Yorkshire and the Humber, Department for International Trade

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10:30 - Coffee – Tea Refreshment break for networking

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11:00 - Investing in Pennsylvania - Richard Kilner, Managing Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania European Investment Office

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11:15 - Visa and Immigration - best way to navigate - William Diaz, Associate, Fragomen

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11.30 - Legal Dos & Do nots - Jonathan Strassberg, Warner Goodman

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11.45 - Banking in the USA - Alvaro Alamillo Rodriguez, Head of International Partnerships, Santander

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12:00 - Q&A, Closing Remarks

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Organised by

Cambridge Cleantech is a leading membership organisation that provides commercial support to companies that are driving the development of goods and services in response to global sustainability challenges. We unite the creators of innovative cleantech technologies with the financiers, partners and customers who can bring these products and services to fruition, and help create a smarter, more sustainable future.Sign up to become a member today and be part of the growing cleantech community.

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