About this Event
GM Business Growth Hub is delighted to partner with Foothold America and Menzies LLP (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 ou’ll get actionable insights and advice to make your US market entry a success in these changing times, here's how:
- Understand US Business Opportunities: Identify the sectors offering the potential for growing your business in GM's largest trading partner.
- 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.
Experts sharing their insights:
- Susana Córdoba, Head of International Trade Services, GM Growth Hub. Welcome Words, Brief introduction to GM Business Growth Hub and Scale Up Programme, and high- level trade overview,
- Mark Stimpfig, Strategic Growth Adviser/ Transatlantic Trade Connector Panel Moderator
- Caroline Monk, Partner at Menzies LLP, US Accounting, Transfer Pricing & Tax Specialist
- Laurie Spicer, Director , Foothold America, US Employment, Talent & Operations Specialist
AGENDA*
9:30 a.m. Arrival, Registrations and Informal networking
10:00 a.m. Welcome Words & Brief Intro to GM Business Growth Hub & New International Scale Up Programme, Susana Córdoba, Head of International Trade Services at GM Business Growth Hub
10:15 a.m. US Market Entry in Changing times Interactive Panel Session
11:15 a.m. Closing Remarks, Susana Córdoba, GM BGH
11:30 a.m. Networking lunch & break into pre-booked 121 meetings
12:30 p.m Networking closes | Pre-booked 121 sessions continue until 15:00 p.m.
*Subject to Changes
Who should attend?
UK companies either already exporting to the US or who are currently considering an outward investment strategy as part of the
Where is this event taking place?
Menzies LLP Manchester, One Express, 1 George Leigh Street, Manchester M4 5DL
When?
27th November 2025
Cost
This is a FREE event, but places are limited, and registration is required.
Disclaimer
- Please note photos will be taken during the event. If you do not want to be included, let one of the organisers know on the day of the event.
- Please note your details will be shared with Events' Partners to facilitate the delivery of this event and 121 sessions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Menzies LLP Manchester, 1 George Leigh Street, Ancoats, United Kingdom
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