“Cross Border Challenges and Strategies to Enter the U.S. Market”

Who we are Regional Strategic Bi-national Who I am What I am not

Why are you here? Global and North American realignment “Where things move is where prosperity occurs”

Why am I here? Plattsburgh = “Montreal’s U.S. Suburb” A unique and strategic beachhead, gateway and partner for Quebec companies in the U.S. market TAKE ADVANTAGE!

“First, do no harm.” - Hippocrates Take your time. Do your homework. Tap the assistance available to you Don’t just ask questions, ask the questions you should ask. GOAL #1: AVOID MISTAKES!

RED CARPET SERVICE Montreal World Trade Center - U.S. mission and workshops Red Carpet Days - Full team interaction in Plattsburgh

CONSIDERATIONS U.S. subsidiary corporations Accounting and taxes Banking relationships Immigration/Green Cards Insurance Employment Customs/Customs Brokers Distribution/Warehousing U.S. locations/operations Question 1: “Do they know the questions that you don’t even know you should ask?” FACT: IT TAKES A TEAM!

What about the Border? GOOD NEWS! “PORT OF EXCELLENCE” at Champlain. - Most efficient U.S. gateway on U.S.–Canada border. Improvements coming at Lacolle. SOME BASIC RULES

For more information: “DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S.” Go to GROWTH and click on DOING BUSINESS IN THE U.S. “ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CANADA ON PLATTSBURGH AREA” Click on icon on home page.