Unlocking Business Opportunities in the U.S. – Eindhoven, November 15

‘Unlocking Business Opportunities in the U.S.’

This program is designed for Dutch companies who are considering entering or further expanding in the world’s largest consumer market, either directly or via a partnership with a U.S. company.

Therefore, we would like to invite you on Friday, November 15 to join us in Eindhoven at our seminar, where we will share insights about e.g. business opportunities, legal aspects and experience on doing business in the U.S. You will learn from experts, officials, U.S. state representatives and colleague entrepreneurs. These speakers will be happy to guide you through this country where the workforce, technologies, landscapes, natural resources, and funding sources are vast and varied.

This event is co-hosted by BOM and EACC Netherlands. It’s meant for companies of all sizes, who are interested in the U.S. and who want to be further updated on the latest relevant resources available.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Venue: Microlab Strijp-S Eindhoven, Kastanjelaan 400, 5616 LZ Eindhoven
Date: Friday, November 15 from 9.15 – 14.00
Tickets: Free of charge

AGENDA
09.15-10.00: Walk-in

10.00-10.10: Welcome and introduction

• Peter van de Griend, Projectmanager International Trade, Brabant Development Agency (BOM)
• Marcel Schulze, Executive Director, European American Chamber of Commerce Netherlands
• Christina Stimpson, Chief Officer of Global Business, Alabama Department of Commerce

10.10-10.45: Session 1 – Expanding in the U.S. market

• • Peter van de Griend, BOM – Trade & Innovate network
  • Philip Hammerstein, US Commercial Service, US Embassy ‘How the U.S. Embassy can assist your U.S. expansion plans’

10.45-11.30: Session 2 – Site selection: the differences between the 5 regions i.e. Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West and spotlight on various U.S. States.

• • Introduction & moderation: Nicholette Ross, Site Selection Consultant, Global Location Strategies
  • Deep dive into Alabama, with:
    • Christoph Doerr, European Office Director, Alabama Department of Commerce
    • Veronica Crock, Senior Project Manager, Business Development, Alabama Department of Commerce
    • Kevin Taylor, Deputy Secretary, Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
  • Overview of site selection: Nicholette Ross
  • Panel discussion with 3 U.S. States:
    • Veronica Crock, Senior Project Manager, Business Development, Alabama Department of Commerce
    • Sergio Domingues, Managing Director, State of South Carolina, Europe Office
    • Sieb Hoogstra, Director, SelectFlorida Benelux
      

11.30-12.30: Session 3 – EACC member specialists will explain the challenges and solutions for companies on expanding into the U.S.

Expert speakers:

• • Carl van der Zandt, Partner, Wuersch & Gering LLP, ‘Doing Business in the U.S. Maximizing Opportunities, Minimizing Risks’
  • Willem Wolfs, Business Relations Manager, TABS, Inc. ‘Organizing your back office when expanding into the U.S. market’
  • Max Regtuit, Tax Manager, Archipel Tax Advice ‘Dutch tax considerations to expand to the US successfully’
  • Gijs Bouws, Key Account Director Partnerships, Ebury ‘Foreign Exchange Risk Management, International Payments, Trade Finance’
  • Hilde Cevaal, Director, VisaVersa ‘U.S. VISA Application Strategies’

12.30-14.00: Networking lunch