Gateway to the USAThe State of Ohio

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 mileradius of 50% of the US population and Canada, Ohio is home to over 500 British companies.BABC Midlands is pleased to welcome a delegation from Ohio & the City of Mentor, who willbe presenting on the many opportunities and advantages for UK companies looking eitherto enter the US market, or to find US technology and business development partners who

are looking to enter the UK and European markets.

Wednesday 20th April 201610:00 - 13:00

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, 75 Harborne Road, B15 3DHMembers - Free Non-Members £10 +VAT

Who should attend: Manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, technology businesses.

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TOPICSWelcome & Introductions

Presenter - Kenneth Filipiak, Managing Director City of Mentor

Ohio - Overview & InsightsPresenter - David Silk, Chairman Emeritus of the British American Chamber of Commerce, Ohio

Mentor, Ohio - A great place to do businessPresenters - Kenneth Filipiak, Managing Director, & Raymond Kirchner, Mayor Emeritus, City of Mentor

Industry clusters in Mentor & Northeast OhioPresenter - Kimberly Holizna, Manager International Trade Programs City of Mentor

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONSUS 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 USAPresenter - Ian Brander - Dyke Yaxley