Seminar in Eden Court, Inverness, organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish North American Business Council, will offer Ross-shire businesses advice on exporting to the USA
EXPORT advice for Highland businesses seeking to sell goods to the US will be offered at a free event in Inverness next week.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is partnering with the Scottish North American Business Council (SNABC) to deliver a one-day seminar on Wednesday, November 20.
The event will help businesses discover how best to take advantage of the opportunities available in the USA – with exports to the USA from Scotland worth £4.6bn a year.
The seminar includes a mix of presentations, expert panel discussions and one-to-one meetings with industry specialists.
A breakout session for tourism businesses will provide insight into unlocking potential in this sector which accounts for 20 per cent of overseas visitors to Scotland. Siobhan Rieley, Market Manager for the Americas at VisitScotland will give an overview of the US market, whilst a case study will be delivered by Johnstons of Elgin Operations Manager, Stewart Marshall.
Martin Johnson, interim director of strategy and regional economy at HIE, said: “This informative session will help businesses identify buoyant sectors and plan out routes to market. With experts providing advice on financial, tax and legal considerations, including tariffs, attendees will get a full picture of how to make exporting dreams a reality.
“We have a strong line up including speakers from the US Government, SNABC, accounting firm RSM, commercial law firm, Burness Paull, tax and financial services consultancy US Tax FS, business services consultancy Newable Avitus as well as State representatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania. Attendees will also learn a lot from businesses, Dunnet Bay Distillers and design consultancy Contagious who will share their experience and advice on how to successfully crack the USA market.”
Doing Business in the USA will be held at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Wednesday, November 20 from 9am to 1pm, followed by lunch and then one to one meetings. To sign up visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/doing-business-in-the-us-inverness-tickets-73966492771
For those who are unable to attend in person, there is an option to watch the main event online via a livestream which can be accessed through the registration form.
