Doing Business in the US Workshop
Could exporting to the US be good for your business?
Join our free, one-day workshop for information on planning your entry into the US market.
With the US being Scotland’s top international trading partner, worth an impressive £4.6bn pa, you can discover how your business can take advantage of the opportunities out there and find out more about the support available.
The seminar delivers a practical, content-rich experience drawing on expertise from industry and in-market specialists, where you can ask questions, build up knowledge, and gain the confidence you need to take the first steps towards exporting to the US. There is also a breakout session for tourism businesses to find out how to unlock the potential of this sector, which accounts for 20% of oversees visitors to Scotland.
Why attend?
The workshop will cover a range of key topics, including:
- Overview of the US market
- Sectoral opportunities
- Financial and legal considerations
- Routes to market
- Support available
Agenda:
9.00 Registration & coffee
9.30 Introduction & welcome – Martin Johnson, Interim Director of Strategy and Regional Economy
9.40 Welcome – Allan Hogarth, Executive Director, Scottish North America Business Council
9.50 Keynote speaker - US Government
10.05 Market overview and sectoral opportunities – Ewen Cameron, Head of Trade Services, Scottish Development International
**10.30 Breakout session for tourism businesses **
All other sectors:
10.30 Financial considerations – Nora Rothrock, US Tax FS
10.40 Legal considerations - TBC
11.00 Panel discussion – opportunities and challenges
11.20 Coffee break
11.40 Case study – Jason Dobson, Contagious
11.55 Case study – Martin Murray, Dunnet Bay Distillers
12.10 Panel discussion – routes to market and support available
12.45 Exporting support – Stewart Miller, Export Adviser, SDI/HIE
1.00 Networking lunch followed by one to one meetings
**Tourism breakout session**
10.30 - 11.20 - Market Overview and Insights - Siobhan Rieley, Market Manager for the Americas, VisitScotland
Case Study: Johnstons of Elgin - 15 minutes
Questions - 10 minutes
Sign up today
If it sounds unmissable, that’s because it is! Book now to secure your place and get the expert knowledge, insights and confidence you need to get things moving for your business in the US.
Can’t make it in person?
There is an option to watch the main event online on the registration form. Please note the tourism breakout will not be livestreamed but will be filmed.
Doing Business in the USA is delivered by the Scottish North American Business Council (SNABC) in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The event is partly funded by both HIE and ERDF under the European Regional Development Fund Scotland Programme 2014-2020.
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