We are delighted to welcome to Liverpool the US Embassy London, Commercial Service, Select USA.

Usually UK products find strong foothold in the US market, demand for UK goods and services is raising and there are opportunities across a broad range of industries. Join us for an informal discussion about growing your U.S. footprint and trade that may lead to investment. We will focus on sharing practical and actionable information.

Agenda:

11:00- 11:30 Registration

11:30-11:50 Malcolm Gresty, DBT-Targeting the market – do the research, don’t try to deliver in all 50 states, latest US MOUs with certain States, business & distribution models, the cultural side of dealing with America

11:50-12:00 Andrew Faulkner, Associate Director Lloyds Banking Group- International Trade Portal demonstration and considerations for funding and risk

12:00-12:20 Brenda VanHorn & Leah Kollhoff, Commercial Counsellors, SelectUSA- “Why the USA and where, when and how”. Difference in states, tax compliance, hiring talent and accessing incentives

12:20 – 12:30 DTM Legal, Legal considerations of trading with the USA

12:30-12:35 Shaun Whyman, Sales Director Brunswick International- Bridging borders and crossing the pond, logistic considerations

12:35 – 12.50 – Q&A

12:50 – Networking Lunch

This event is free of charge but places are limited. To book a place email export@liverpoolchamber.org.uk