Beyond Washington and Westminster: Connecting with US States
About this Event
Background
The US-UK trade relationship is unique. 250 years after independence, the ties that bind our two nations are stronger than ever – economically, culturally and politically.
Join GM Business Growth Hub and the State Level Trade and Investment Team – US Directorate from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade, together with colleagues from the State of Texas United Kingdom Office in London and Austin, for a morning on the opportunities and challenges of doing business with the UK's largest international trading partner.
You'll hear from US and UK trade leads and meet other businesses with US ambitions. The session will also cover opportunities with the team representing Texas in the UK, public procurement in the US and the wider trade landscape.
Stay after the main event for a networking lunch with attendees and partners!
Who Should Attend?
We welcome businesses of all sizes, including those with experience of the US market and those looking to explore opportunities further.
Why Attend?
- Hear directly from UK and US trade leads
- Get a spotlight on one of the US's largest state economies, Texas
- Understand how to access the trillion-dollar US state and local government procurement market
- Be introduced to relevant US state representatives
- Find out about trade missions, business roundtables and support available through GM Business Growth Hub
- Networking lunch
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses with a registered trading address in Greater Manchester.
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Partner Introductions
If a partner introduction is requested via the registration form, you will be introdcued on a 1-1 basis, via email to this partner, so they can contact you after the event regarding their specialist products, services or business support offers.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome from Marks & Clerk
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome and setting the global context
Host: Malcolm Gresty, International Growth Adviser
A trillion-dollar market: US state and local government procurement
Info: What states are buying; where to find contract opportunities; how to bid successfully
Working together to seize growth opportunities
Info: Introductions to US state representatives; how BIST teams can support firms; staying in touch through trade missions and business roundtables
Spotlight on Texas
Info: Key growth sectors in Texas; market opportunities; success stories from UK firms
Why US States matter for UK businesses
Info: State-level relationships and why they matter; the sectors where North-West firms already have an advantage; support available through UK–US partnership
The wider UK–US economic relationship
Info: Exporting to the US; current arrangements and advantages; practical implications for doing business across the Atlantic
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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