Doing successful business in the USA requires thorough preparation and information on the local legal framework, tax regulations and business landscape. With a population of over 340 million and a GDP representing a quarter of the global total, the US market offers foreign companies a wealth of opportunities, but there is a lot to take on board before expanding into the market. Helping Brussels businesses to overcome these challenges, BECI and Enterprise Europe Brussels welcome a delegation of the European American Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Europe Network’s partner in the USA. 

Experts advisors in legal considerations, business development & strategy and site selection, including seazoned professionals from European American Chamber of Commerce South Carolina, will share practical advice and useful tips to be successful on the US market. The seminar will be followed by individual meetings with the experts where you will have the opportunity to ask specific questions on the potential of your business and the best way to enter the market.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to personally receive detailed answers to inquiries about land and labour costs, economic incentives, infrastructure and other crucial factors for successing in the US market.

Agenda:

09:30 to 12:00: Seminar on Doing Business in the USA

• Introduction by Jean-Philippe Mergen, BECI/Enterprise Europe Brussels and Fernanda Sieverling, EACC Carolinas
• Site selection – Trey Pennington
• Business landscape of South Carolina/Greenville – Mike Panasko
• "How to Start Your Business in the US: Ambassador Program Bu:st in Collaboration with the EACC/EEN" – Marcus Hamaker
• Establishing business operations in the United States - Legal Considerations and Common (costly) Mistakes to Avoid – Adam Artigliere
• Tax considerations - Oliver Hecking - CPA, Roedl and Partner USA

12:00 to 13:00: Networking Lunch

13:00 to 15:00: Individual meetings with the US experts

About the speakers