Managing Challenges of Expanding your Business to Europe June 16, 2011

This informative lunchtime seminar will help expanding your business in Europe and Germany and strengthen overseas business relationships by providing expert advice on all aspects of finding and setting up a business location in Germany.

Investments in Germany are gathering more and more momentum and the business climate index shows Germany as a highly competitive place to do business. This is especially true for the state of Bavaria which combines Germany's most innovative industry, the highest purchasing power in Germany, renowned partners in academics and research with outstanding quality of life.

The event will provide information on what Bavaria has to offer to U.S. companies as well as expert advice on how to set up and grow your business in Germany. Case studies will showcase the steps and issues of setting up a business as well as first-hand experience.

Topics covered:

-Challenges in taxation
-Business location Bavaria
-IPR and licensing - Challenges in Germany/Europe for US enterprises
-The legal framework
-Public procurement in Germany: A hidden gold mine

Speakers:
-Lucie E. Merkle, Executive Director, Bavarian U.S. Offices for Economic Development, West Coast Division, San Francisco
-Joerg H. Kemkes, Steuerberater, Tax Counselor, Managing Director, BridghouseTax, Atlanta-Cologne-Munich
-Klaus M. Brisch, LL.M. (USA), Rechtsanwalt, Managing Partner, BridgehouseLaw, Atlanta-Cologne-Munich
-Oliver Bolthausen, LL. M. (USA), Rechtsanwalt, MCIArb (UK), Managing Partner, BridgehouseLaw, Antlanta-Cologne-Munich
-Dirk Petri, Rechtsanwalt, Director Legal at MEDIA BROADCAST GmbH, Bonn, Germany

Agenda:
11:30 AM - 12.00 PM Registration
12.00 PM - 01.30 PM Program and Discussion
01.30 PM - 02.00 PM Networking

Soft drinks and a light lunch will be served.

Official Website: http://www.gaba-network.org