Explore US state-level opportunities, Texas and US public procurement with UK and US trade leads. Free event for GM businesses.
Background
The US-UK trade relationship is unique. 250 years after independence, the ties that bind our two nations are stronger than ever – economically, culturally and politically.
Join GM Business Growth Hub and the State Level Trade and Investment Team – US Directorate from the Department for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade, together with colleagues from the State of Texas United Kingdom Office in London and Austin, for a morning on the opportunities and challenges of doing business with the UK’s largest international trading partner.
You’ll hear from US and UK trade leads and meet other businesses with US ambitions. The session will also cover opportunities with the team representing Texas in the UK, public procurement in the US and the wider trade landscape.
Stay after the main event for a networking lunch with attendees and partners!
Who Should Attend?
We welcome businesses of all sizes, including those with experience of the US market and those looking to explore opportunities further.
Why Attend?
- Hear directly from UK and US trade leads
- Get a spotlight on one of the US’s largest state economies, Texas
- Understand how to access the trillion-dollar US state and local government procurement market
- Be introduced to relevant US state representatives
- Find out about trade missions, business roundtables and support available through GM Business Growth Hub
- Networking lunch
Eligibility Criteria
Businesses with a registered trading address in Greater Manchester.