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SUMMARY:Transatlantic Bridges 2026: Reveal of Transatlantic Expansion Barometer Survey - Discussion and Networking
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday 29 October\, EACC Texas\, in the presence of and in partnership with EACC Paris\, EACC New York\, EACC Cincinnati\, EACC Carolinas\, EACC Netherlands\, EACC Rhone Alpes\, and EACC Florida\, will officially unveil the findings of the latest 2026 Transatlantic Expansion Barometer\, produced in partnership with RSM and OCO Global. \nBased on executive insights\, foreign direct investment (FDI) trends\, and the evolving economic landscape\, this report examines how European and U.S. mid-market companies and SMEs are navigating their cross-border growth. \nEvent Highlights \n\nKey Findings & Trends: Fresh 2026 data and year-on-year analysis on how businesses adapt to changing tariff\, regulatory\, tax\, and investment environments.\nExpert Panel Discussion: Insights from leading transatlantic business and investment specialists.\nCocktail: The evening will conclude with a networking reception\, and connect with the EACC transatlantic business community.\nAudience: EACC Members and their guests (Consular Corps also invited as honorable guests)\nDate: Thursday\, October 29 // Timing: 5.30 pm – 8 pm\nVenue: Dallas- Dykema\, 1717 Main Street\, 34th Floor\, Dallas\, TX 75201\n\n  \nSpeakers \n \nFabrice Marmousez has 31 years of professional experience\, including 27 in public accounting. He is a French and U.S. CPA\, has a diverse background and specializes in providing U.S. tax services to a wide variety of multinational clients. \nAs a former PwC France Partner\, Fabrice has gained a solid background working on transatlantic matters with professional service organizations in domestic\, multi-state and international structures. \nAs RSM’s national tax leader for the France country practice\, Fabrice is focusing on cross-border U.S. tax compliance or advisory engagements. As part of RSM U.S. Foreign Direct Investors Center of Excellence (FDI CoE)\, he leads engagements for a wide variety of corporate clients\, from multinational private equity firms or foreign financial institutions to Consumer Industrial Products & Services corporate groups. He helps clients navigating through cross border tax matters\, dealing with U.S. tax and reporting obligations daily. \nFabrice also leads International Private Client services engagements through RSM’s Global Family Enterprise teams (GFE) and specifically addresses income\, gift and estate tax matters – from a compliance\, advisory\, structuring and optimization cross-border perspective – for private companies\, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. \nRSM US LLP Fort Lauderdale / Miami / New York | fabrice.marmousez@rsmus.com  | +1 954 356 5675 \n \nAbby Varas is the North America Advisory Manager for OCO Global\, charged with advising multinational corporations and regional governments on market entry\, site selection\, and foreign direct investment strategies with a strong emphasis on advanced industries including battery production\, semiconductors\, life sciences and clean energy manufacturing. At OCO\, Abby focuses on developing strategy for companies to evaluate location competitiveness and optimize global operations\, while also working with economic development organizations to refine ability to attract and retain industry. Recently\, projects have been focused on organizational transformation\, and how economic development agencies can best prepare for a changing investment landscape and leverage existing resources effectively. \nPrior to joining OCO\, Abby worked for EY’s Global Site Selection & Credit and Incentives team specializing in site selection for foreign direct investment projects and securing federal\, state\, and local incentives to support operations. She also previously worked for the Arizona Commerce Authority to increase business attraction activities in the state. Abby graduated with a B.A. in Public Relations and Political Science from the University of Oregon and is currently based in Phoenix\, Arizona. \n  \nHow are companies adapting their expansion plans across the Atlantic? \nTrade policy\, investment incentives and changing market conditions are reshaping decisions for European and U.S. businesses. Which plans are moving ahead\, which are being reconsidered\, and what matters most when companies choose where to invest? \n   \n \n Questions the 2026 edition explores: \n#1 How have European and U.S. expansion plans changed over the past year? \n#2 Are companies delaying investment\, changing destinations or adapting how they enter new markets? \n#3 What role do tariffs\, regulation\, incentives and operating costs play in their decisions? \n#4 How is the balance of investment between Europe and the United States evolving? \n#5 Which sectors and European markets are attracting attention?
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/2026-transatlantic-expansion-barometer-survey-release/
LOCATION:Dykema\, 1717 Main Street - 34th Floor\, Dallas\, 75201\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="European American Chamber of Commerce Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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