Doing Business in the USA and Canada - Inverness, 14th May 2013

18th April 2013

On 14th May 2013, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International will be hosting a free event on Doing Business in the USA and Canada at Cowan House in Inverness. The main event will run from 8.30am - 1pm and will be followed by a networking lunch and one-to-one sessions.

This event will offer you the opportunity to take part in workshops offering deeper insights into regional opportunities; gain an understanding of the subtle differences in business culture in North America; network and share best practice with like-minded Scottish companies; and hear from a local business that is already succeeding in these markets.

For more information and to register for the event, please visit
http://www.hie.co.uk/about-hie/events/archive/14-05-2013-doing-business-in-the-usa-and-canada.html

Agenda

8.30 - 9.30 Registration

9.00 - 9.05 Welcome and introduction from HIE

9.05 - 9.30 Keynote presentation - Opportunities and challenges in North America

9.30 - 10.00 Breakout session 1 split by region:

A: East Coast

B: Central USA

10.05 - 10.35 Breakout session 2 split by region:

A: East Coast

B: Central USA

10.35 - 10.50 Refreshment break & networking

10.50 - 11.20 Breakout session 3 split by region:

C: West Coast USA

D: Canada

11.25 - 11.55 Breakout session 4 split by region:

C: West Coast USA

D: Canada

12.00 - 12.30 Local case study presentation - Andy Bing, Sales and Marketing Director at Loch Duart

12.30 - 13.00 Panel discussion - Q & A from audience

13.00 onwards Networking lunch followed by one to one sessions with advisors

This is event is run as part of the Smart Exporter Programme. Smart Exporter services are supported through substantial investment by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Development International (SDI), Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the European Social Fund.