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ASSIST.IN.USA is a program developed by the Torino Chamber of Commerce to support Piedmont's companies in expanding into the US market through networking, services, and information.
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US market ASSIST IN USA An initiative of the Turin Chamber of commerce estero@to.camcom.it
ASSIST IN USA A program to support Piedmonts companies in their expansion plan into the US market, through networking, services and information. It is the result of over 30 years of our direct experience, activities and partnerships in the US Developed and implemented by the Torino Chamber of commerce *************** • Consider ASSIST IN USA, if your company needs to: • analyze how the market works • understand how to enter the market • develop your business • locate your subsidiary
by competence ASSIST IN USA Network you can access If you want to get in touch to any of the contacts of our network, ask the Organizer. You will get introduced by mail
ASSIST IN USA Services
ASSIST IN USA Legal advisory ASSIST IN USA • What • Legal advisory through US law firms, partners of ASSIST IN USA program, at a discounted fee negotiated by the Organizer for Piedmont companies. • When available • Anytime • How to get started • verify with the Organizer the applicable discounted fees and ask for a copy of the Framework Agreement signed with the partners • choose a Law firm from the list of partners • get introduced to the Law firm by the Organizer • negotiate directly with the Law firm the work to be done and the quotation • the Law firm will guarantee the discounted fee agreed with the Organizer • if the legal advisory is required to set up a local branch, verify with the Organizer the availability of a sponsorship to partially cover the legal fee
ASSIST IN USA Accounting services ASSIST IN USA • What • Accounting services through US accountants, partners of ASSIST IN USA program, at discounted fees negotiated by the Organizer for Piedmont companies. • When available • Anytime • How to get started • verify with the Organizer the applicable discounted fees and ask for a copy of the Framework Agreement signed with the partners • choose an accounting firm from the list of partners of the ASSIST USA program • get introduced to the firm by the Organizer • negotiate directly with the firm the work to be done and the quotation • the accountant will guarantee the discounted conditions agreed with the Organizer • if the accounting service is required to set up a local branch, verify with the Organizer the availability of a sponsorship to partially cover the cost
ASSIST IN USA Market orientation • What • An introduction to the key issues to be considered for establishing a branch in the US: immigration and legal; accounting and tax; finance and banking; logistics. • The service is provided by American professionals, each specialized in a specific field, and members of Leonardo International, a non-profit organization to support Italian SMEs enter the US market. Leonardo International is partner of the ASSIST IN USA program. • Up to 3 orientation sessions with Leonardo International (conf call or on site Michigan) will be guaranteed, for max. 6 hours • When available • Anytime • Costs • Free of charge. Only for companies planning to locate a branch in the US • How to get started • identify and explain clearly to the Organizer the specific issues you would like explore and your plan for the US market • if your expansion plan falls within the scope of work of Leonardo International, an introduction to the organization will follow ASSIST IN USA
ASSIST IN USA Mentoring Program ASSIST IN USA • What • A business professional with significant and well recognized workexperience in the US (Mentor) willing to share its experience, pro bono, with an entrepreneur (the Mentee) to contribute to the improvement of its understanding and approach to the US market. • Each Mentor will offer to one enterpreneurs 30 hours of its time over an 8 months period. • The Mentors are identified among the Meet@Torino network of Italian professionals living abroad, connected to Piedmont (by origin, studies or work). meet-torino.com • Look at the 1st ed. of the Mentoring program:www.to.camcom.it/mentoring-program • When available • Mentors profile available: Edition 2015 running – Next edtion 2016 • Costs • Free of charge. Mentors offer their time on a voluntary basis. • How to get started • contact the Organizer any time to learn about the program; • expression of interest required.
ASSIST IN USA Global Access Program What The Global Access Program of the UCLA University offers companies an investment-quality strategic new market entry plan for the US, with full financial projections. 5 final-year MBA students (30 years old, fully employed, multi-disciplined, an average of 8 years of professional experience) perform for their assigned company 100+ personal interviews with customers, experts, distributors/resellers & consultants. The outcome is an investment-grade strategic plan which includes comprehensive competitive analysis, market pricing, and specific market launch strategies. Along with detailed financial projections, GAP plans provide actionable marketing, operational, and strategic recommendations. 100+ companies from Piedmont over a 13-year period have participated to GAP. When available Application and selection yearly: Sept. - April. GAP runs from July to December. Costs 17.000 USD fee. Sponsorship from Italian partners - for Torino area companies only - available to cover part of the cost. Sponsors: Partners: How to get started Get in touch with the Organizer to learn more about the program ASSIST IN USA
ASSIST IN USA Immigration ASSIST IN USA What The Organizer will facilitate your understanding of the main immigration VISA to be considered to operate on the US market When available Anytime Costs Free of charge How to get started Get in contact with the Organizer and arrange for an orientation meeting
ASSIST IN USA Locate in the US ASSIST IN USA • What • The Organizer will facilitate your gathering and understanding of the numerous information available , State by State, on investment conditions and incentives. It will connect you with the right contact person at the US State Economic Development Organizations to facilitate your choice of location within the US. • When available • Anytime • Costs • Free of charge • How to get started • get in contact with the Organizer and explain your investment plan and which US States your company is considering for location
ASSIST IN USA When can you apply to our services? GAP Legal advisory Market orientation Network introduction Mentoring
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ASSIST IN USA COMPANIES FROM PIEMONTE WITH US BRANCH Learn from someone else experience. Talk to them… ASSIST IN USA
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