Objective:
To provide a working knowledge of the practical cross border aspects of doing business in the United States.
Program includes: Presentations from industry experts and key contacts in doing business in the U.S. Topics covered include getting staff across the border, U.S. business visa options and immigration requirements; corporate business planning and legal considerations; clearing goods into the U.S. and Customs documentation requirements; cross-border / state-side distribution and warehousing options; federal and state tax considerations and currency exchange options.
Who Should Attend?
Management/Sales/Marketing/Logistics Staff of:
• Companies considering exporting
• Companies recently started exporting
• Exporting companies with new staff
• Anyone involved in the export process!!
If your business is entering the United States market for the first time or if you are planning on expanding your market share, this seminar is ideally suited to you. Whether working in management, inside or outside sales, marketing or in business development, the seminar offers practical, hands-on information and advice on exporting to the United States.
The seminar is designed to provide Ontario technology-based companies, manufacturers, distributors, agents and other business professionals with the tools they need to easily expand their business interests across the border. Key topics include dealing with border issues such as U.S. travel and immigration requirements, currency exchange, business planning, taxation, legal considerations and U.S. Customs clearance procedures. You will also be introduced to provincial and federal government export programs and services to assist your business.
At this seminar you will learn about:
• Crossing the Border and U.S. Immigration Requirements
• Reasons Why You Might Consider Using a U.S. Bank
• U.S. Tax Liability Concerns
• U.S. Customs Documentation Requirements
• The Export Programs and Services of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment
Oshawa, March 19, 2013:
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Seminar Program
Cost: $30/per person (includes breakfast)
March 19th registration details: Please contact Elizabeth Holden, City of Oshawa by e-mail at business@oshawa.ca; by telephone at (905) 436-5617 or by fax at (905) 436-5623.
Mississauga, March 20, 2013:
Centre for Health& Safety Innovation
5110 Creekbank Road, Mississauga
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Seminar Program
Cost: $30/per person (includes breakfast)
March 20th registration details: The registration form and payment information can be accessed online at www.mbot.com (Mississauga Board of Trade).
Registration is required.
For program information, please contact Debbie walker, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment at 416-325-6658 or by e-mail at debbie.walker@ontario.ca