Doing Business with the USA/SelectUSA roadshow, Wellington
The USA is New Zealand's third largest export market. In the last 12 months NZ's exports have grown by 10.4%. with goods exports totaling $8.3 billion plus over $3 billion in services. Come along and hear from the experts who have been successful there and from those who can assist you to enter and do business in the US market.
Programme & Speakers
Steve Knode, Regional Director for Australia, New Zealand , and the Pacific Islands, US Foreign Commercial Service, Sydney
Find out what assistance is available to NZ companies looking to set up a business and invest in the USA.
Ada Echetebu, Partner, Norris Echetebu Law
"10 Strategies for Success for US Market Expansion."
where to set up, what entity, how to raise capital, and what they should be considering regarding employing Americans vs Kiwis, data privacy law issues and how to have a risk-mitigated US website, practical info on what to do when you land in the US-- social security, drivers licenses, opening bank accounts, purchasing property, etc. Who to go to when you have problems with another business before seeing a lawyer, regulatory support regarding FDA and FTC, and immigration.
Brittené Vinnett, Senior Associate, Norris Echetebu Law
Talking about visas for the USA
Exporter panel
Mel Gollan, Founder & CEO, Ripa Global
James Sokalski, CEO, JPS USA LLC based in Tennessee.
Ian Troughton, CEO of 4RF Ltd
Date: 8th April
Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pm, seminar followed by refreshments and networking
Venue: BNZ Partners Centre, Level 1, BNZ Place, 1 Whitmore St, Wellington (the entrance to the building is on the corner of Balance St and Featherston St).
Cost: $25.00 inc GST
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