All you need to know about doing business with the 'Land of Opportunity'
Wednesday 11 June, HP Labs, Filton Road, Stoke Gifford Bristol BS34 8QZ
Connecting with America is the region's largest ever event on doing business with the world's largest economy.
Delegates will be able to gain invaluable insights into developing successful business operations in America and effective trading links with the country.
The half-day conference will cover:
- the market opportunities in America;
- setting up an operation in the US;
- protecting intellectual property;
- grants and other support to UK businesses wishing to trade with America;
- overcoming language and cultural challenges;
- supply chain considerations in trading with America;
- sources of advice on Anglo-American trade and business relations.
Who should attend?
Connecting with America has been designed to appeal to a range of organisations and individuals including:
- South West small to mid tier businesses who currently trade with or have an interest in doing business with America;
- Representatives from South West industry bodies, who represent the interests of the SME sector in the South West;
- Business advisors with an expertise or an interest in Anglo-American trade;
- Representatives of government agencies involved in overseas development, and with a particular focus on America;
- South West higher education establishments and academics who are studying Anglo-American trade relations.
The benefits of attending Connecting with America
The South West's largest event on doing business with America provides:
- Learn from the experiences of businesses who have developed successful trading links with America
- Listen to and network with a range of expert business advisors and leading agencies who help British companies do business with the world's largest economy
- Get the US perspective on the exciting market opportunities across the pond
Why do business with America?
- The US is the UK's premier destination for overseas investment, and is also its largest export market, taking £30.7bn of UK goods in 2005.
- The US is the world's largest marketplace
- Presents significant regional market opportunities
- Very few barriers to doing business
