US MARKET ENTRY IN CHANGING TIMES

GM Business Growth Hub is delighted to partner with Foothold America and Shoosmiths Manchester to deliver an event designed for businesses in Greater Manchester and beyond who are looking to grow their footprint in the United States.

The continued uncertainty around the Trump administration's FDI policies presents both risks and opportunities for Greater Manchester scale-up businesses seeking US market entry and expansion.

Navigating this uncertain landscape requires strategic insights to manage change effectively whilst capitalising on the US economy’s undoubted market size and opportunities.

At this exclusive interactive panel and networking event you’ll get actionable insights and advice to make your US market entry a success in these changing times, here's how

• US Expansion Roadmap: Where to set up operations, be an insider & get boots on the ground.
• US Tax, Audit & Investment: How to effectively manage tax, audit, transfer pricing & investment strategies.
• US Legal Frameworks: Optimise compliance, operational set up, funding structures, immigration and contracts
• US Employment & Recruitment: Getting the right hires, benefit packages all at the right costs.

AGENDA*

9:00 a.m. Arrival, registrations and informal networking

09:30 a.m. Welcome Words by Shoosmiths

09:35 a.m. Welcome by GM BGH & Brief intro to UK, NW and GM Trade and Exporting Opportunities

09:50 a.m. Panel & Q&A 1 - Selling Services or Goods to the US Considerations

10:20 a.m. Panel & Q&A 2 - Setting up in the US Considerations

11:20 a.m. Final Remarks & Networking

12:00 p.m. Close

*Agenda subject to changes

Who should attend?

UK Companies already exporting to the US but currently considering an outward investment strategy in market to support their growth in-market

Where is this event taking place?

Shoosmiths

The XYZ Building

2 Hardman Boulevard

Spinningfields

Manchester

M3 3AZ

When?

26th February 2026

Cost

This is a fully funded event, but places are limited, and registration is required.

Disclaimer

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