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| US INVESTMENT SEMINAR "Attracting the Right Partner: Doing Business with American Companies" |
Who should attend ?
The Seminar is aimed at companies that wish to know more about American Companies
Investment Climate and its business environment (including investment laws) whether or
not they have immediate plans to invest in your country….and more importantly- your
company. People who wish direct practical information from presenters with direct,
practical experience of American investors, as opposed to listening to “research” pulled
from newspapers.
The Seminar principally targets senior executives of companies, chambers of
commerce and representatives from foreign trade missions or trade departments with
responsibility for trade relations with America.
What do I get if I attend ?
You get know-how, delivered in a practical format, of doing business with American
companies -- from a network of professionals that have spent well over two decades in
foreign investment and joint venture projects, have several years’ experience of dealing
with multi-national companies throughout the world, and have accumulated hundreds of
hours of face-to-face business negotiating experience with American companies to
develop investment opportunities for new investment for foreign companies.
The Seminar is grounded on three simple principles. It must:
• (1) be informative;
• (2) be interesting; and
• (3) offer practical value to the audience.
The purpose of the Seminar is to therefore to provide to the audience a practical
introduction to the main "rules of engagement" in dealing with American companies at
the business-level -- the emphasis being on practice, not theory.
The Seminar emphasizes a well-paced, verbal presentation, which both stimulates and
at times amuses the audience while, throughout, achieving the basic goal of delivering
a serious and practical message of value and benefit to those considering doing
business in or with American companies. Presentations rely partly on visual aids,
combining both information on and visual images of American companies investment
strategies, although the core of the presentation is in the actual discussion of preparing
your company for American investment opportunities.
The presenters, bring to bear over two decades of experience of working with American
companies, as well as several years of work in the fields of business and law with the
US. This adds a particular dimension to his analysis of dealing with American
companies, including some surprising similarities and differences between dealing with
US companies versus other countries.
As stated, the pace is brisk, with the emphasis on maintaining audience interest.
Topics include:
• brief overview of American industry investment interests;
• general key sectors for investment;
• specific investment opportunities;
• the Big Picture (1); preparing your company for foreign investment
• the Big Picture (2); preparing the American company to get
know you
• current US attitudes towards foreign investment in Poland
• getting down to business with American companies;
• negotiations;
• getting down to business with American companies;
• negotiations;
• “with or without ?” – the American business connection (including
subsidiaries of US corporations);
• the process of applying for entry; preparing for and getting to the
right investment opportunity;
• an overview of investment rules & regulations, taxation issues and
dispute resolution mechanisms;
• numerous practical tips on how to get the most out of your
business proposal for US company investment;
• advice on what to do after the honeymoon is over – if you decide to
go in.
Attendees receive an information pack containing a variety of different materials on
American company investments. This information pack also contains a confidential
feedback form which participants are encouraged to complete, for quality control
purposes.
The physical layout is in a large “lecture” format. Attendees are thus encouraged to
engage in discussion, during the interactive question and answer session -- but they
are not compelled to do so. The emphasis throughout is on a relaxed atmosphere.
In short, don’t expect your “normal” seminar. But two things you can expect: straight
talk, and a few surprises in what you’ll see and learn.
Why “By Invitation Only” ?
This goes to the fundamentals of doing business with American companies. It also
goes to the basics of delivering value to the audience.
Major U.S. companies have investigated Billions of dollars throughout the world. The
majority of companies that have already investigated working with U.S. companies have
done so without much fanfare, and that is generally a wise rule to follow. There are,
therefore, far more companies on the ground in every country in the world, either with a
formal business presence, or engaged in project work, than actually reported in the
press or otherwise known.
FDG Global Services does not advertise locally, and does not mass-mail its events.
You will therefore not see FDG on billboards or taking full-page spreads in your
chamber magazine. Attendees have all been approached on an individual basis. The
Seminar is not open to the public. It is not open to the press. This permits both the
presenters and the attendees the greatest freedom in which to speak.
For the same reason, as well as to protect FDG’s proprietary material, recording
devices are not permitted during the Seminar. For quality control purposes, however,
the presentation itself is videotaped, with the camera in fixed angle at all times pointing
at the presentors. For complete confidentiality, however, when it comes to the
discussion/Q&A session, the camera – since it carries a microphone -- it will be
switched off immediately at the request of anyone present in the room.
When you say “Workshop” what do you mean ?
This is to emphasize the practical nature of the program. This does not mean role-
playing or audience participation – for many reasons. Many attendees often simply
wish to watch and listen, and are not there to be co-opted or “volunteered”. The
"workshop" aspect merely reflects the practical value of the presentation and the
flexibility of the proceedings after the main presentation, such as during the discussion
period, where feedback and interaction between attendees will certainly be encouraged.
Will the press be there ?
No.
Why do you limit the numbers for each company ?
The value of the seminar lies in the relatively limited number of attendees, and the
variety of their commercial, industrial and other backgrounds. Experience shows that
everyone benefits from the differing points of view or differing experiences that emerge
in the course of the discussion. Hence the policy is designed to bring the maximum
value to attendees.
In addition, the entire philosophy of FDG Global Services and its various services, as
explained in its website, is centered around personalized, tailored service. Beyond a
“critical mass” for this kind of seminar, every additional attendee dilutes what is, in
effect, a personalized presentation to the attendees. You may have a burning
question, or a specific point you wish to raise – but you may not get the chance in a
huge audience of people. Hence number of attendees for seminars is limited (for
single-client confidential corporate briefings, there is no such limit -- it is the client
company's choice as to how many attend).
For further information, including availability and rates, or should you otherwise have
any questions or comments please do not hesitate to e-mail your inquiry to:
The Seminar is aimed at companies that wish to know more about American Companies
Investment Climate and its business environment (including investment laws) whether or
not they have immediate plans to invest in your country….and more importantly- your
company. People who wish direct practical information from presenters with direct,
practical experience of American investors, as opposed to listening to “research” pulled
from newspapers.
The Seminar principally targets senior executives of companies, chambers of
commerce and representatives from foreign trade missions or trade departments with
responsibility for trade relations with America.
What do I get if I attend ?
You get know-how, delivered in a practical format, of doing business with American
companies -- from a network of professionals that have spent well over two decades in
foreign investment and joint venture projects, have several years’ experience of dealing
with multi-national companies throughout the world, and have accumulated hundreds of
hours of face-to-face business negotiating experience with American companies to
develop investment opportunities for new investment for foreign companies.
The Seminar is grounded on three simple principles. It must:
• (1) be informative;
• (2) be interesting; and
• (3) offer practical value to the audience.
The purpose of the Seminar is to therefore to provide to the audience a practical
introduction to the main "rules of engagement" in dealing with American companies at
the business-level -- the emphasis being on practice, not theory.
The Seminar emphasizes a well-paced, verbal presentation, which both stimulates and
at times amuses the audience while, throughout, achieving the basic goal of delivering
a serious and practical message of value and benefit to those considering doing
business in or with American companies. Presentations rely partly on visual aids,
combining both information on and visual images of American companies investment
strategies, although the core of the presentation is in the actual discussion of preparing
your company for American investment opportunities.
The presenters, bring to bear over two decades of experience of working with American
companies, as well as several years of work in the fields of business and law with the
US. This adds a particular dimension to his analysis of dealing with American
companies, including some surprising similarities and differences between dealing with
US companies versus other countries.
As stated, the pace is brisk, with the emphasis on maintaining audience interest.
Topics include:
• brief overview of American industry investment interests;
• general key sectors for investment;
• specific investment opportunities;
• the Big Picture (1); preparing your company for foreign investment
• the Big Picture (2); preparing the American company to get
know you
• current US attitudes towards foreign investment in Poland
• getting down to business with American companies;
• negotiations;
• getting down to business with American companies;
• negotiations;
• “with or without ?” – the American business connection (including
subsidiaries of US corporations);
• the process of applying for entry; preparing for and getting to the
right investment opportunity;
• an overview of investment rules & regulations, taxation issues and
dispute resolution mechanisms;
• numerous practical tips on how to get the most out of your
business proposal for US company investment;
• advice on what to do after the honeymoon is over – if you decide to
go in.
Attendees receive an information pack containing a variety of different materials on
American company investments. This information pack also contains a confidential
feedback form which participants are encouraged to complete, for quality control
purposes.
The physical layout is in a large “lecture” format. Attendees are thus encouraged to
engage in discussion, during the interactive question and answer session -- but they
are not compelled to do so. The emphasis throughout is on a relaxed atmosphere.
In short, don’t expect your “normal” seminar. But two things you can expect: straight
talk, and a few surprises in what you’ll see and learn.
Why “By Invitation Only” ?
This goes to the fundamentals of doing business with American companies. It also
goes to the basics of delivering value to the audience.
Major U.S. companies have investigated Billions of dollars throughout the world. The
majority of companies that have already investigated working with U.S. companies have
done so without much fanfare, and that is generally a wise rule to follow. There are,
therefore, far more companies on the ground in every country in the world, either with a
formal business presence, or engaged in project work, than actually reported in the
press or otherwise known.
FDG Global Services does not advertise locally, and does not mass-mail its events.
You will therefore not see FDG on billboards or taking full-page spreads in your
chamber magazine. Attendees have all been approached on an individual basis. The
Seminar is not open to the public. It is not open to the press. This permits both the
presenters and the attendees the greatest freedom in which to speak.
For the same reason, as well as to protect FDG’s proprietary material, recording
devices are not permitted during the Seminar. For quality control purposes, however,
the presentation itself is videotaped, with the camera in fixed angle at all times pointing
at the presentors. For complete confidentiality, however, when it comes to the
discussion/Q&A session, the camera – since it carries a microphone -- it will be
switched off immediately at the request of anyone present in the room.
When you say “Workshop” what do you mean ?
This is to emphasize the practical nature of the program. This does not mean role-
playing or audience participation – for many reasons. Many attendees often simply
wish to watch and listen, and are not there to be co-opted or “volunteered”. The
"workshop" aspect merely reflects the practical value of the presentation and the
flexibility of the proceedings after the main presentation, such as during the discussion
period, where feedback and interaction between attendees will certainly be encouraged.
Will the press be there ?
No.
Why do you limit the numbers for each company ?
The value of the seminar lies in the relatively limited number of attendees, and the
variety of their commercial, industrial and other backgrounds. Experience shows that
everyone benefits from the differing points of view or differing experiences that emerge
in the course of the discussion. Hence the policy is designed to bring the maximum
value to attendees.
In addition, the entire philosophy of FDG Global Services and its various services, as
explained in its website, is centered around personalized, tailored service. Beyond a
“critical mass” for this kind of seminar, every additional attendee dilutes what is, in
effect, a personalized presentation to the attendees. You may have a burning
question, or a specific point you wish to raise – but you may not get the chance in a
huge audience of people. Hence number of attendees for seminars is limited (for
single-client confidential corporate briefings, there is no such limit -- it is the client
company's choice as to how many attend).
For further information, including availability and rates, or should you otherwise have
any questions or comments please do not hesitate to e-mail your inquiry to:
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