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Blue Link: Doing Business in the USA
2025-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | online
Start-up to U.S. Market: Making A Plan & Creating A Winning U.S. Sales Strategy
Join us for this dynamic live and 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.

Agenda
14.00 – 14.30 Coffee, Tea, Pastries & Networking
14.30 – 14.40 Welcome & A Great British Success – DARESBURY & THE USA

Dr Paul Treloar – Business Development Director, Sci-Tech Daresbury

14.40 – 14.50 Techology & Innovation: Exploring US Opportunities – USA & DBT

Ms Bev Mullin – Deputy Head Programmes, North, Exports Directorate, Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

14.50 – 15.00 The Investment Case

Ms Rhoda Campbell, Director, UK & Ireland, SelectFlorida

15.00 – 15.15 Break
15.15 – 15.25 Navigating the U.S. Legal System

Mr Tom Thorelli – Senior Partner, Thorelli & Associates

15.25 – 15.35 Doing U.S. Taxes Right

Mr Gabriel Guilland – Director, International Management Solutions

15.35 – 15.45 USA The Complete Solution

Dr Frank Levene – Principal, Blue Link Worldwide

15.45 – 16.00 Q & A – Networking, Coffee & Tea
16.00 Close

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

Global Industrie 2025
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-14 | Eurexpo Lyon, Bd de l'Europe, Chassieu, 69680, France
Are you attending Global Industrie 2025 in Lyon? We’d love to see you there!
As an anchor of reindustrialization, Global Industrie is the marker of the commitment and pride of industry players. A showcase for the Territories, the know-how and the essential presence of industry in our daily lives, it is above all the business meeting place for those who make up the industry of today and tomorrow, the relay of their combativeness.
To schedule a meeting with Hugues or Laura during the conference, please email info@intlms.com

USF International Business Forum
2025-03-13 07:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, United States
Explore the future of international business at USF’s International Business Forum, where we’ll highlight USF’s global engagement and its pivotal role in fostering international business in the region.
This year’s theme, “AI and the Future of International Business,” will drive thought-provoking discussions, dynamic panels, and engaging educational exhibits. Discover a wealth of resources and services tailored to the international business community in Tampa Bay.
IMS is excited to attend this event and gain insights from leading subject matter experts and connect with global organizations, international businesses, influential associations, and esteemed members of the diplomatic corps.
Be part of this special event celebrating USF’s commitment to the international business community. Showcase your support and strengthen your global connections at the 2025 USF International Business Forum!

ProMat
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-19 | McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago,, IL, 60616, United States
Are you a manufacturing or supply chain solution provider? Please join Leentje De Leeuw of IMS at ProMat in Chicago.
ProMat 2025 puts you face‑to-face with the people, technologies and game-changing ideas that are shaping this industry’s future.
From hands-on demonstrations to unparalleled education experiences, attending ProMat is your best opportunity in 2025 to gain the tools you need to innovate your supply chain operations for the next level of success.

BAB: Spring Networking Reception
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Smith & Wollensky, 1-11 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6HT, United Kingdom
Rachelle Lindstrom, of IMS, is excited to join BritishAmerican Business and United Airlines and celebrate the arrival of spring at this networking reception.
Care to join? This event will be held in a destination for exceptional dining located in the heart of London, Smith & Wollensky. Enjoy an array of refreshing cocktails including United’s signature cocktail.
As space is limited, we would ask BAB members to nominate one colleague per company to attend and encourage you to RSVP promptly.

Voka: Sip & Connect - afterwork for entrepreneurs in Greater Leuven
2025-04-01 17:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Café Sport, Martelarenplein 13, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
Are you based in the Leuven area? If so, please join Ben Troch and meet other entrepreneurs in an informal setting!
We cordially invite you – entrepreneur or business manager – to the cozy networking drink Entrepreneurs Sip & Connect. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs, exchange experiences and connect with the Voka Regional Board of Greater Leuven.
What can you expect? Come by for a drink and a small snack, offered by the Voka Regional Board of Greater Leuven. Afterwards, you can of course continue on your own initiative. We hope to see you there!

BelCham: US Readiness Webinar
2025-04-03 15:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Virtual
Ready to make 2025 your year of success in the world’s largest market?
Please join Leentje De Leeuw and Ben Troch of IMS in attending this webinar designed for entrepreneurs and companies looking to scale in the United States. Hosted live from the U.S. by seasoned experts, founders, and CEOs from the BelCham Community, this interactive learning on April 3rd gives you direct access to expert insights, allowing you to ask real-time questions tailored to your unique business challenges.
What will you take away from this?
Cultural Fit & Selling in the U.S. – Understand how to connect with U.S. customers & adapt your approach to the local culture.
Go-to-Market Strategy – Think about an actionable plan to successfully launch & grow your product/service in the U.S. market.
Navigating the U.S. Legal System – Get familiar with U.S. business laws, regulations, and compliance.
Mastering Tax & Accounting – Learn the ins and outs of the U.S. tax system & financial best practices for businesses.
Immigration & Talent – Explore how to hire the right talent & navigate immigration processes to support your U.S. expansion.
Pricing
Enjoy this exclusive online learning track for FREE if you’re a BelCham Business, Patron, or Captain member. If you are not a member, contact our Member Service Director, Eline Van Eldere via eline@belcham.org or visit www.belcham.org/memberships.

Register Here

Keeping an Eye on Europe
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The transatlantic relationship stands at a pivotal moment in 2025. With political transitions in Washington and Brussels, shifting economic landscapes, and evolving global challenges, the need for strategic dialogue has never been more pressing.
Following the success of last year’s edition, Druven, in partnership with BELWEST – Chamber of Commerce and the Consulate General of Belgium in Los Angeles, is hosting the second edition of this high-level discussion.

Blue Link: Doing Business in the US
2025-04-22 13:30 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | 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.
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 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

Consul General of the Netherlands: King's Day 2025
2025-04-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
IMS is proud of its strong relationship with the Netherlands. To celebrate this connection, Laura Meyer will be celebrating this year’s King’s Day with the Consul General of the Netherlands in Chicago.
Join us at The Arts Club of Chicago to celebrate the return of this Dutch tradition in Chicago, featuring delicious drinks, Dutch bites, and amazing raffle prizes—including flights to Amsterdam on KLM, a Gazelle bike, and more! Get ready to immerse yourself in Dutch culture and traditions as we honor the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
Organized by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Dutch Club of Chicago and the Dutch American Chamber of Commerce, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us!

SelectUSA Investment Summit
2025-05-11 - 2025-05-14 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, 20745, United States
The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United Statesto facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs), and industry experts to make deals happen.
Gabriel Guillaud, Ben Troch, and Hugues Retif will be representing IMS at this year’s event in Maryland. Please reach out if you are interested in a meeting during the week’s events.
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for companies considering expanding to the United States and provides EDOs with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. Since inception, the SelectUSA Investment Summit has attracted thousands of international companies and economic development representatives generating over $130 billion in new investment projects supporting more than 100,000 jobs across the United States and its territories. The previous SelectUSA Investment Summit saw record-breaking numbers with more than 5,000 participants, including EDO representatives from 56 U.S. states and territories and over 2,500 business investors from 96 international markets.
Join us at the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit at the National Harbor, Maryland from May 11 – 14, 2025, to establish new connections and explore business opportunities through investing in the United States.

Automate 2025
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-15 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
As the largest robotics and automation event in the Americas, this is the place for anyone working with or curious about automation. Join Leentje De Leeuw in attending and discover what’s next – for you and the world.
REGISTER FREE

Automate 2025
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Automate is the platform for companies looking to strengthen their position in the automation and robotics industry, especially within the context of Industry 4.0. Leentje De Leeuw is excited to participate at this year’s edition!

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)
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.
