Exporting to the United States Seminar: Practical Business Applications
Renfrew Best Western Inn, Renfrew; Thursday, September 25, 2014, 7:45 to 12 noon
PEMBROKE — The United States is by far Canada’s largest trading partner and it is the most easily accessible international market for County of Renfrew businesses. From Arnprior, trucks can enter the United States at Ogdensburg, New York via four- lane highway in under two hours over a distance of only 130 kilometres.
This half-day seminar is designed to provide a working knowledge of the practical cross-border aspects of doing business in the United States. Some of the topics covered include: U.S. Immigration Considerations and Business Visa Requirements; Shipping Goods to the U.S.-Customs Documentation and Using a Customs Broker; U.S. Corporate Tax Considerations; Improving Payment Efficiencies and Managing Foreign Exchange Risk.
Many County businesses area already active in the U.S market and these firms will also benefit from additional information and perspectives on increasing their effectiveness and market share.
There is certainly room for more US trade from the Ottawa Valley in all our sectors. With our Free Trade Agreement, very close cultural and sports ties, ease of communications and ease of direct entry for sales calls, customer support and shipping, the US represents an ideal first export market.
“As the County of Renfrew Economic Development Services Division continues to seek out trade development opportunities across Canada and internationally, the US market will be a definite target for u,.” said Alastair Baird, Manager. “Our local businesses are keenly interested in new and expanded opportunities in the US and, as supported by our business community, we plan to co-ordinate participation in US sector tradeshows in 2015 and beyond.”
This very good investment of a few hours time (7:45 am to 12 noon) will benefit those in business with management, sales, marketing, customer development and support, product development and logistics responsibilities. It will also be a wonderful opportunity to network with other exporter businesses, or those considering US export markets, during the session and afterwards.
This seminar is brought to you by The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development,
Employment and Infrastructure, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade, Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation, Valley Heartland CFDC, Launch Lab Innovation Centre and the County of Renfrew.
