Westhaven Worldwide Logistics

BABC Midlands & Midlands World Trade Forum present
FOCUS ON DOING BUSINESS IN THE USA

Thursday 13th March 2008, 9:15am-1pm, including buffet lunch

Black Country Living Museum
Tipton Road, Dudley
DY1 4SQ

£30.00 + VAT for members and £45.00 + VAT for non-members

Book this event here: www.babcmidlands.org.uk

THE FACTS
The UK-US business relationship represents the largest economic partnership between any two countries in the world. The two nations share the world's largest foreign direct investment partnership, with UK direct investment in the US totalling over $300 billion and US direct investment in the UK reaching $364 billion in 2006. The US continues to be the largest single-country export market for British goods. In 2006 alone, UK exports to the US totalled $53 billion.

THE OPPORTUNITES
The US market, with every major industry represented, offers many opportunities with few limitations on foreign firms seeking to do business. The US is particularly attractive to UK exporters and investors because the UK and the US share a common history and culture; the UK is seen in a positive light by US business people and consumers; and UK goods have traditionally enjoyed a good reputation for quality in the US.

THE CHALLENGES
The exchange rate hovering at $2 to the pound, the credit crunch and increased security have made doing business in the US more challenging. Knowledge of the market and understanding of the latest issues are more important than ever in the development of a sound business strategy.

Please join us to explore how your business can be successful in the current US business climate.

Speakers

Fred Bassnett, Market Specialist, North America

John Cave, General Manager, Westhaven Worldwide Logistics

Darren Smith, Partner, Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP

Julia Dodds, Associate, Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP

International Banking Team, Royal Bank of Scotland

Who should attend?

Managing Directors or senior sales personnel currently doing or looking to trade with the United States.

Book this event here: www.babcmidlands.org.uk

There are 30 spaces available.
The cost per person is £30.00 (members) and £45.00 (non-members).