Unlocking business opportunities in the US | Meet the Experts

This is a good time for Dutch companies to consider entering or further expanding in the world’s largest market, either directly or via a partnership with a U.S. company.The Biden Administration introduced among others the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to stimulate investments in U.S. infrastructure and energy projects. Also, various U.S. states have incentive programs for different sectors.Our seminar on May 23 will share insights about opportunities, challenges and experience on doing business in the U.S. and explain among others how to benefit from the IRA and other subsidy programs.This program is co-hosted by Rotterdam Partners, EACC Netherlands, MKB Rotterdam Rijnmond, and NLinBusiness.com. It’s meant for companies that are interested in the U.S. and who want to be further updated on the latest relevant resources available.PROGRAM & TOPICS:14.30 – 15.00: Walk-in visitors15.00 – 15.05: Welcome Jorn Douwstra, Manager International Trade & Investment, Rotterdam PartnersMarcel Schulze, Executive Director, EACC NetherlandsDirk de Bie, Business Development & Partnermanagement, NLinBusiness.com15.05 – 15.35: Entering the U.S. market Get well-connected in the U.S.“How the U.S. Embassy can assist your U.S. expansion plans and more information on the SelectUSA Investment Summit (June 23-26)”- Philip Hammerstein, Sr. Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce at U.S. EmbassyThe U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - read publication here“Opportunities for Dutch companies active in renewable energy, electrical vehicles and infrastructure.”- Andrew Moffat, Acting Economic Unit Chief, U.S. Embassy15.35 – 16.05: Putting the spotlight on a state levelPanel session on site selection: “What do U.S. states offer to Dutch companies when doing business in their market?”Tanja Buist, Sr. FDI Consultant, SelectFlorida BeneluxVick Verhaege, Sr. Advisor FDI, JobsOhio BeneluxNicholette Ross, Site Selection Consultant, Global Location Strategies (Moderator)16.05 – 17.15: U.S. Expert presentations“A selection of EACC member specialists will explain the challenges and solutions which companies are facing when expanding into the U.S.”‘Organizing your backoffice when expanding into the U.S. market’ | Willem Wolfs, Business Relations Manager, TABS, Inc. ‘U.S. Tax law’ | Jan Joosten, Partner, Ferdinand Pierson LLP ‘Dutch tax considerations to expand to the U.S. successfully’ | Daniel Klein Velderman, Tax Partner, Archipel Tax Advice  ‘How to build a team in te U.S.: Do’s and Don’ts | Florence van den Bergh, CEO and founder, VDB Executive Search ‘Foreign Exchange Risk Management, International Payments, Trade Finance’ | Duco Royaards, Head of Partnerships, Ebury ‘Visa Application Strategies’ | Hilde Cevaal, CEO, VisaVersa.17.15 – 18.30: Networking Reception

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides EDOs with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, SelectUSA Investment Summits have attracted thousands of international companies and economic development representatives generating over $98 billion in new investment projects supporting more than 81,000 jobs across the United States and its territories.WHAT TO EXPECTThere is opportunity at every turn at the SelectUSA Investment Summit! In addition to the plenary sessions, armchair discussions, panels, academies, and programs on our traditional agenda, you can expect to:Explore the exhibition hall featuring EDOs, service providers, industry experts, and international tech startups.Interact with 50+ states and territories, companies from 70+ markets, speakers, government officials and more; set up one-on-one or group meetings and make your investment deals happen.Gather advice and information from policy and industry experts in 100+ sessions providing you with actionable instruction on everything from developing a workforce to understanding incentives.Become part of and form valuable partnerships with industry partners from across the United States.If you are interested in applying for the summit and if you want to prepare well , and travel with likewise entrepreneurs; please contact Marcel Schulze, MD of the European American Chamber of Commerce The Netherlands. Marcel is more than happy to tell you more about his program and business trip to the Summit.More on the EACC Program and business trip to the SelectUSA Summit and Atalanta : see this link. Contact Marcel via email.Furthermore please reach out to Mr. Philip Hammerstein of the US Embassy in The Hague if you have any specific questions about business opportunities in the USA.