The State of Ohio is one of the US’s leaders in Manufacturing, Automotive production, Aerospace, Lifescience technologies, Polymers and plastics, Defence, Equipment & Machinery, Advanced Energy, Chemicals and much else besides. Located within a 500 m
The State of Ohio is one of the US’s leaders in Manufacturing, Automotive production, Aerospace, Lifescience technologies, Polymers and plastics, Defence, Equipment & Machinery, Advanced Energy, Chemicals and much else besides. Located within a 500 m
BABC Midlands is pleased to welcome a delegation from Ohio & the City of Mentor, who will be presenting on the many opportunities and advantages for UK companies looking either to enter the US market, or to find US technology and business development partners who are looking to enter the UK and European markets.
TOPICS
Welcome & Introductions
Presenter – Kenneth Filipiak, Managing Director City of Mentor
Ohio – Overview & Insights
Presenter – David Silk, Chairman Emeritus of the British American Chamber of Commerce, Ohio
Mentor, Ohio – A great place to do business
Presenters – Kenneth Filipiak, Managing Director, & Raymond Kirchner, Mayor Emeritus, City of Mentor
Industry clusters in Mentor & Northeast Ohio
Presenter – Kimberly Holizna, Manager International Trade Programs City of Mentor
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
US Immigration, Corporate structures and Business Agreements
Presenter – David Silk, Chairman Emeritus of the British American Chamber of Commerce, Ohio
US Customs Regulations/ Patent and Trade Mark Laws Basics of ITAR Regulations
Presenter – Adrienne Braumiller, Attorney US & International Trade Law
International Tax laws and regulations to consider when locating in the USA
Presenter – Ian Brander – Dyke Yaxley
The event will consist of a two hour seminar plus an hour lunch and networking.
This event is part of UKTI Export Week. For more information, visit the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce website or contact UKTI West Midlands:
- T: 0345 222 0159
- E: lorna.bowley@mobile.ukti.gov.uk
Location:
DLA Piper, Victoria House, Victoria Square Birmingham, B2 4DL
