Doing Business in the USA Masterclass

We are delighted to be participating in tthe Scottish North American Business Council’s (SNABC) Doing Business in the USA Masterclass, 23rd May hosted by Burness Paull LLP, 50 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH3 9WJ.

The USA continues to be Scotland’s top international trading partner with around 17.1% of all our exports entering the States, worth £5.5 billion. The US’s size alone — four time zones across 50 states and vast cultural differences across regions — means it has to be treated as a series of regional markets, with different characteristics and business practices.  will be outlined.

On the day you will get a practical introduction to international trade opportunities in the USA and will learn more about the support available for companies considering trade with America. The day will focus on all aspects of trading with the US.

Agenda:
9:00am Registration
9.30 am Presentations

• Nora Rothrock, Managing Director, USTAXFS, London, UK
• Laurie Farris, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Embassy, London, UK
• Jack Hillmeyer, Consul General, US Consulate Edinburgh
• Iain Ritchie, Founder CEO, proceMX
• Olivia McLaren McLaren, Principal Attorney, US Immigration Lawyer
• Raul Kalsi, Corporate Account Manager, Delta Air Lines
• Alex Lusty Equity Gap, Anke Goebel de Mendez, Director State of Iowa European Office
• Declan Barry Trade Representative State of Pennsylvania
• Sérgio Domingues, MD State of South Carolina European Office
• Stuart White Director Sanondaf UK, Dr Marie Macklin CBE Founder / Executive Chair HALO Urban Regeneration Company
• Murray McNicol Founder CEO Spoonfed – complete catering software
• Jim Rae CEO docs24
• Jennifer McLean Chief Operating Officer Raven Controls, Grace McGill WS, Burness Paull LLP and Global Scot.

13:00 Networking Lunch

Get your questions answered by an expert panel and hear from Scottish business leaders who’ll share their experiences and top tips for being successful in the US marketplace. Meet USA trade experts for a ‘whistle-stop’ tour of Scotland’s top export destination. Plus, get practical tips and guidance on vita legal and financial issues to help you set up, grow and develop your business.

Please note this event is solely for business people looking to trade into or establish in the USA and places are limited to two per business.

Register for this event now. For more information on the event email allan@snabc.org or call on 07982250682.

This event is sponsored by USTAXFS, Burness Paull LLP and Delta Air Lines