As the largest economy, the United States of America offers trade and investment opportunities to foreign companies.  With over 300 million people and a GDP per capita of 48,000 U.S. dollars, the country is also the most important consumer market.  Additionally, the American workforce ranks as one of the most educated, productive and innovative in the world.   As a place to do business, the United States offers a transparent legal system, outstanding infrastructure, and access to the world’s most lucrative consumer market. 

BECI and the American Embassy are pleased to invite you to their first jointly organized “Doing Business with the USA” seminar on October 22, 2009 at 14:00.  The event will take place in the Embassy facilities at 40, Boulevard du Régent and is free of charge.

To register for the seminar, please contact Jean-Philippe Mergen of BECI by phone at 02/210.01.77 or by email at jpm@N0SPAM.beci.be or Pierre Thomas of the American Embassy at 02/508.28.89 or at Pierre.Thomas@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

Program

14:00 – 14:10:  Opening Remarks

14:10 – 15:30:  Trade with the United States

• Import & Export Formalities and Costs
• “How sourcing products from the United States can make your company more competitive?”
• “I have a Belgian company and would like to export to the United States. How should I approach this market?”
• Case Study

15:30 – 15:45: Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:45:  Investing in the United States

• Trends  & Invest in America Initiative
• “How to Establish a Business in the US?”
• Case Study

16:45 – 17:00:  Update on Obama’s Administration policy on foreign trade and investment

17:00: Drink & Networking