Description

EACC Texas, EACC New York, and the EACC Carolinas bring you a series of monthly webinars focused on 'Doing Business in the United States.'

In partnership with the Europe Enterprise Network's webinar series 'Embracing Global Markets,' these sessions will provide invaluable insights to support your decision-making process when entering the US market.

These webinars have been exclusively developed for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA Consortium, comprising EACC Carolinas, EACC New York, and EACC Texas. Each program in this series will feature subject matter experts covering a range of topics relevant to companies expanding into the US market.

The 2nd installment of this 2025 series is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This webinar is tailored for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups poised for international expansion, European clusters and cluster managers, business advisers within the Enterprise Europe Network, and other European business support organizations, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

During the webinar, you will gain insights into the legal framework and regulations necessary for launching a startup in the United States. Topics covered include:

• Import Requirements for certain Product groups
• An update on duty/and tariff regimens, increased customs enforcement, issues
• What you need to know to navigate the US ports system
• How to manage trade compliance in common sectors (food, technology, chemicals, medical devices)
• Things you need to know to ensure a smooth path through customs for specialty products
• Sales Channels available and what are the best option for your product
• The types of Legal agreements & contracts you need to do business in the US
• Warehousing cost and best practices, managing rate volatility, picking partners
• Applicable federal and state regulations – FDA, CPSC, etc.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION BY:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

SPEAKERS:

Michelle Schulz, Partner, Schulz Trade Law

Antony Francis, President, Lakehill Partners

Stefan Boehmer, VP, Finance, Körber Supply Chain North America

Erin McKelvey, President & CEO, European American Chamber of Commerce Texas | Moderator

STREAM the webinar live or Join the session via Webex to interact with our experts!

The Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

You can learn more about the EEN’s ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.