Blue Link: Doing Business in the U.S.
2025-05-14 13:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Fragomen LLP, 7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile Street, Sheffield, S4 7UD, United Kingdom
Join us for this dynamic live and online event hosted by Fragomen LLP
Live event location: Fragomen LLP, 7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile Street, Sheffield S4 7UD

13.30 – 14.30pm Mingling, Networking & Refreshments
14.30 – 14.45pm Welcome, The Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Business Immigration

Mr Will Diaz, Senior Manager, Fragomen LLP

14.45 – 14.55pm Why Pittsburgh is the Twin City of Sheffield

Mr Michael Henderson, Sr. Director, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

14.55 – 15.05pm Recruiting your U.S. Team

Ms Emma Lisauskas, Client Solutions Director, Briars Group

15.05 – 15.15pm Building U.S. Strategic Partnerships, Case Study 1 – Fragomen LLP
15.15 – 15.25pm Your U.S. Accounting, & Tax Compliance Road Map

Mr Gabriel Guillaud, Director, International Management Solutions

15.25 – 15.35pm Leading U.S. Sales Engagements, Case Study 2 – Fragomen LLP
15.35 – 15.45pm Creating a Winning U.S. Sales Strategy

Dr Frank Levene, Principal, Blue Link Worldwide

15.45 – 16.00pm The USA – Live Beyond Borders

Mr Guillermo Mazier, SVP Global Business, Financial Times

16.00 – close Q&A

Ms Kathleen O’Donnell, Practice Leader, Fragomen LLP

Last Hurrah – final networking, mingling & refreshments

For more information call Blue Link Worldwide on: +44 (0)1428 723444
Register for events: https://blue-link-worldwide.com/upcoming-events/

FACC: Gala
2025-05-15 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Ivy Room Chicago, 12 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
IMS is yet again a proud sponsor of the French-American Chamber of Commerce Chicago annual gala. We’ll have a large group attending, so come say hi at our table!

EVENING PROGRAM AND HIGHLIGHTS
Held at the elegant Ivy Room, on May 15th, 2025, the evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a cocktail reception, providing a prime networking opportunity for guests to connect in a sophisticated setting. It is also a great opportunity to celebrate your own business success with your teams, customers, and key stakeholders.
A seated dinner will follow, featuring a keynote speaker and the highly anticipated Business Awards ceremony.
We are honored to welcome the Consulate General of France, who will join us in celebrating the strength and innovation of the French-American business
community.

Upper Clash: Model Internationalisation
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | IL
INVITATION-ONLY EVENT. REQUEST A PLACE
This IMS-sponsored event is designed for founders and directors of premium brands seeking valuable insights on international expansion. Join us to hear the global growth story of luxury hair care brand Iles Formula.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How Iles Formula is successfully capturing international customers and building a global brand.
The realities of distributor profit-sharing e-commerce deals.
Key tips for running effective search and social campaigns in global markets.
How to create a credible roadmap for international growth that impresses investors.

Plus, insights from our partners…

Understanding e-commerce delivery expectations across different global markets.
Navigating tax compliance when selling to US customers.
Essential considerations for stock storage and logistics when expanding internationally.

Blue Link: Creating a Winning US Sales Strategy
2025-06-04 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual
Join us for this dynamic online event designed to equip businesses with the knowledge, tools, and connections to succeed in the U.S. market. Whether you’re exploring expansion opportunities or looking to enhance your transatlantic operations, this event offers valuable insights from expert guest
speakers covering key topics.
This event will be available online via Microsoft Teams. A joining link will be shared prior to the event.
Agenda
15.00 – 15.10 Welcome

Mr Alan Fisher – CEO, FAC

15.10 – 15.25 Creating a Winning Sales Strategy

Dr Frank Levene – Principal, Blue Link Worldwide

15.25 – 15.35 Leading Initial US Sales Engagements

Keith Cox – Director, bloc digital

15.35 – 15.45 Building US Strategic Partnerships

Marc Drew – COO, Blue Abyss

15.45 – 15.55 Location Search, Why Florida

Ms Rhoda Campbell – Director, UK & Ireland, SelectFlorida

15.55 – 16.05 Legal Pitfalls, Where & How to Set Up

Mr Tom Thorelli – Senior Partner, Thorelli & Associates

16.05 – 16.15 Doing Accounting & Tax Right and Raising Funds in the USA

Mr Gabriel Guilland – Director, International Management Solutions

16.15 – 16.30 Q & A

Mr Alan Fisher

16.30 – 16.35 Wrap Up & Close

Dr Frank Levene

For more information call Blue Link Worldwide on: +44 (0)1428 723444
To register for this event visit: blue-link-worldwide.com/upcoming-events

IPEM
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-26 | Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 Pl de la Pte Maillot, Paris, 75017, France
IPEM Paris is the ultimate global gathering for private capital, uniting leaders from every continent. Each September, private market investors and fund managers converge, creating opportunities across all communities and market segments to drive the growth of private capital. Please contact Gabriel Guillaud, IMS’s Director of Finance, if you would like to meet during the conference.

WEFTEC
2025-09-27 - 2025-10-01 | McCormick Place Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Mccormick Place (2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL, 6016, United States
WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America and offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available.
From the Opening General Session to rooting for your favorite team during the Operations Challenge, experience the unique ways WEFTEC brings water quality leaders together to form valuable and supportive relationships.
Meet water sector experts and suppliers, connect with water sector colleagues, and join the important conversations to help drive the future of water quality.
Please contact Leentje De Leeuw, IMS’s Business Development Manager, if you would like to meet during the conference.

US Market Entry Roadshow
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | London, Manchester, Birmingham
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
The 8 Structural Decisions That Determine Success or Failure

The US market represents extraordinary opportunity, but operational complexity and regulatory fragmentation derail more UK expansions than competitive pressure ever will. Navigating 50 tax regimes, understanding why your UK employment contracts could trigger million-dollar liabilities, and knowing whether your structure will make your UK parent a US taxpayer – these aren’t details to figure out later.
In fact, most companies discover critical gaps 12-18 months post-launch, after capital is deployed, entities are formed, and commitments are made. By then, correction is expensive and highly disruptive.
These clinics bring US-based specialists to the UK so you can validate your strategy, stress-test your assumptions, and identify structural vulnerabilities before you commit resources to plans built on incomplete knowledge or UK approaches that don’t translate.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This clinic is designed for founders, CEOs, finance directors, and senior operational leaders directly responsible for US expansion strategy and delivery – whether you’re validating feasibility, finalising structure, fixing early-stage issues, or scaling operations.
If you’re accountable for any aspect of your US market-entry or growth, this is for you.

SCHEDULE:
London – Tue 17 March
Birmingham – Wed 18 March
Manchester – Thu 19 March

Click here to apply and learn more*

*please note, Complimentary for qualified UK scaleups. Only 15 seats available per city. Central locations.

IMS at Global Industrie
2026-04-02 | Paris Nord Villepinte, 86 Av. des Nations, Villepinte, 93420, France
Ne manquez pas le Pitch IMS qui aura lieu le 1er avril à 17h10 sur la zone Booster – La Fabrique.
Nous y présenterons les étapes clés d’un développement maîtrisé aux États‑Unis :
✅ Poser les bases d’une croissance organique solide
✅ Structurer un développement progressif et pérenne
✅ Identifier le moment où l’acquisition devient un levier naturel pour accélérer, sécuriser sa présence locale et dépasser certains obstacles structurels
🎤 À l’issue de cette intervention animée par Hugues Retif, nous serons ravis de retrouver nos clients, partenaires et amis pour un cocktail convivial sur notre stand (5P149-15).
On vous y attend avec plaisir!

TABS: U.S. Expansion Expert Day
2026-04-22 13:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
TABS is hosting a “Round-Robin Networking” event in Eindhoven.
​​This event is a great opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with transatlantic specialists who help companies navigate U.S. expansion every day. Whether you have questions about legal aspects, market entry strategy, or tax compliance, you can get direct advice from experts in the field.
​​Meet with experts from:

​TABS (U.S. expansion back-office support): Jacob Willemsen

​Expandify (Growth strategist): Sophie Boutelegier

​Tarter, Krinsky & Drogin (Law firm): Carl van der Zandt

​Alongsight (Customs & Trade Compliance): Kristof van Ael

​VDB Executive Search (Recruitment): Florence van den Bergh

​Dutch-American Connection (Cultural awareness): Annette van der Feltz

​International Management Solutions (CPA firm): Ben Troch

​VisaVersa (Global Visa Specialist): Surfahar Khan

​Internationaal Verzekeren (Insurance Expert): Robert Havekotte

Event Agenda
​1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Welcome Lunch

​Open Networking: An informal opportunity for guests to meet our featured experts.

​Opening Remarks: A brief introduction of all participants to set the stage for the afternoon.

​2:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 1-on-1 Rotations

​The Format: Sessions designed for focused introductions and identifying synergies.

​Session Structure:

​20 Minutes: Dedicated 1-on-1 discussion time.

​5 Minutes: Transition and rotation to your next partner.

​Objective: These sessions are designed to establish a foundation. Use this time to share your core expertise and identify key areas for deeper follow-up after the event.

​6:00 PM | Closing Drinks

​Social Hour: Unwind with refreshments and a final opportunity to swap contact details with those you didn’t meet during the formal rotations.

​Note to Guests
​To maximize your 4 hours of networking, we encourage you to keep your introductions concise. The goal of the 20-minute window is to spark a connection that you can “dive deep” into during your post-event follow-ups.
​Space is limited. Secure your spot now.
​We look forward to welcoming you!

Blue Link: Come to the USA - Masterclass
2026-05-11 15:00 - 16:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Virtual
Ready to conquer the world’s largest market?
UK maritime, aerospace, and space businesses – your free launchpad to the USA is here!
Join us for the “Come to the USA – Masterclass” – a 90-minute online webinar packed with insider expertise you won’t find anywhere else.
✅ Hear directly from sector leaders on UK-US relations
✅ Get actionable advice on minimising legal risks, choosing the right location, mastering US taxes, and hiring top American talent
✅ Walk away with the confidence and contacts to scale across the Atlantic – fast
Date: Monday 11 May 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:30 UK time
Format: Free online webinar
Speakers include:
• Dr Frank Levene (Blue Link Worldwide)
• Ross McNally, CEO – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
• Alan Fisher, CEO – Farnborough Aerospace Consortium
• Tom Thorelli – Thorelli & Associates
• Jacksonville Florida Chamber of Commerce
• Gabriel Guillaud – International Management Solutions
• Phill Anderson – Briars Group
Whether you’re taking your first step into the US or scaling existing operations, this is the masterclass that turns ambition into action.
👉 Spaces are limited – register FREE today!
Hosted by Blue Link Worldwide in proud partnership with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Farnborough Aerospace Consortium.
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