BelCham: US Readiness

ARE YOU READY FOR THE USA?

The United States offers the world’s largest and most dynamic consumer market with a GDP surpassing $25+ trillion and a population of approximately 333 million. Are you ready to take on this challenging and complex market? Are you ready to go BIG or stay home?

For over 100 years, BelCham has been a trusted partner to +430 members and +15000 community members. Join our 8th edition of our US Readiness online immersive to help you maximize your chances of a smooth and successful US expansion.

This program goes beyond generalities, offering concrete strategies to plan effectively, mitigate risks, and optimize your chances of a seamless and prosperous expansion. With speakers like Robert Merrin, gain a comprehensive understanding of ‘US readiness‘ identify potential blind spots in your strategy, and take informed steps toward entering the U.S. market successfully.

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DAY 1: WELCOME TO THE US

We will provide you with a clearer picture of what “US readiness” entails, help you identify blind spots in your strategy, and showcase the greater US market, made up of 50 different smaller markets, each varying in size, industry, and need, before you take the first crucial steps before entering the US.

DAY 2: US CORPORATE LEGALITIES 101

Get familiar with the US back-office legalities: organizational structures, contracts, and intellectual property. Get hands-on guidance from our experts, grab the change to ask your specific questions, and acquire the knowledge to structure your business for success.

DAY 3: US TAX & ACCOUNTING

Immigration is the biggest stumbling block that most European companies and individuals face when they decide to do business in the US. Our speaker will give you a general overview of the various immigration options, including the BelCham J-1 visa program.

DAY 4: IMMIGRATION TO THE US

Building a stellar team across borders is paramount for success. Delve into key considerations and strategies with our expert in recruitment and hiring. Learn how to attract local talent and navigate the recruitment process effectively.

DAY 5: HIRING IN THE US

Building up and supporting a high-functioning team across borders is hard. When deciding on whether expansion to the US is the right choice for your business, it is critical to understand how you’ll be able to attract talent and hire local people. Our expert in recruitment and hiring will share tips & tricks to use when the time is right.

BelCham, Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest American chambers of commerce, and the largest foreign business chamber for Belgium. Our members represent more than 400 Belgian-American companies, going from start-ups to mid-caps and large multinationals. BelCham helps your business succeed by providing you unrivaled access to valuable business information, networking, advocacy, exposure and promotion. BelCham represents successful Belgian-American business collaborations, and fosters commercial drive and mutual friendship. BelCham is a government-independent not-for-profit organization, headquartered in New York.