Doing Business With USA
Monday, 26th November 2007, at Hotel Savera, Chennai

Key Topics

• Establishing presence in the US

• Acquiring companies in the US

• Marketing and Positioning Business in the US

• Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing in the US

• Business Etiquette in the US

• Experiences of Indian Companies in the US market.

Indo-US Business has been growing steadily in the recent years. From a bilateral trade of US $ 4 billion in 1991 it has grown to $ 32 billion in the last 16 years. That is a growth of over 400 per cent. On that score, Indo-US business has witnessed spectacular growth. India is one of the fastest growing markets in the world for consumer and industrial products and services. In addition, the competitive cost of manufacturing in India and the vast talent pool attracts significant and a growing foreign, in particular, American investments into India.

In this context, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring to your kind attention its forthcoming one-day seminar, "Doing Business with USA", between 9.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on Monday, 26th November 2007, at Hotel Savera, Dr. R K Salai, Chennai.

The Programme will cover - Establishing presence in the US, Acquiring companies in the US, Marketing and Positioning Business in the US, Distribution and Warehousing in the US, Business Etiquette in the US and Experiences of Indian Companies in the US market.

The speakers of the programme include, Mr. Michael Kraus Attorney, M/s. Smith, Gambrell & Russell, Atlanta, USA and Mr. Michael Hartmann, President, Transatlantic Sales, LLC, Atlanta, USA. Some Indian companies are also sharing their experiences in their market entry to USA.

Mr. Michael Kraus

Mr. Kraus has particular experience in structuring cross border transaction and overseas joint ventures. Mr. Kraus is general counsel for numerous foreign companies or their respective US subsidiaries and works almost exclusively in the fields of international business transactions.

Mr. Michael Hartmann

Mr. Hartmann is the President of Transatlantic Sales LLC, USA. He has over 25 years of extensive knowledge of the business practices in both Europe and North America. He has a wide range of executive management experience in operational roles in various industries including engineering construction, manufacturing, trading, distribution and industrial services.

Participants

- Indian companies that are planning to start operations in the US.
- Indian Manufacturing Companies that are looking at acquiring US firms.
- IT and BPO companies
- Investment Bankers
- Leading Indian and foreign banks
- International business Attorneys
- Leading Audit firms
- Business and Investment Consultants

Speakers

• Introductory Remarks - Mr. D.V. Venkatagiri, Regional Secretary, IACC, South India Council.

• Welcome Address - Mr. Hiren Shah, Chairman, IACC, Tamilnadu Branch

• Mr. Michael Kraus, Attorney, Smith White, Gambrel & Russell, Atlanta, USA,

• Mr. Michael Hartmann, President, Transatlantic Sales, Atlanta, USA

• Mr. S. Ravishankar, Director, Exports, Super Auto Forge Ltd, Chennai.

• Mr. Sridhar Ramaswamy, Managing Director, OBSI, Chennai.

• Ms. Sreemathi, Specialist, Business Etiquette, Chennai.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Silver : Rs.20, 000 - Corporate brochure
Gold : Rs. 30, 000 - Corporate brochure, Banner space
Diamond: Rs. 50,000 - Corporate brochure, Banner space, Stall
Platinum: Rs. 1, 00,000 - Corporate brochure, Banner space, Stall, Special Memento

Delegate Fee:

Rs. 1500/- per delegate (Chamber Members)

Rs. 2500/- per delegate (Non-members)

There will be a discount of 20% if three or more participants enroll for from the same organisation. Payment has to be made by DD in favour of "Indo-American Chamber of Commerce" payable at Chennai