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SUMMARY:EACC Paris | WEBINAR - Expatriation and Mobility – Arriving in France
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Expatriation and Mobility – Arriving in France” Webinar\nTuesday\, October 1st 2024\nWebinar (Teams)\, 18:00-19:00 CET/12 :00-13:00 EDT\n  \nJoin the European American Chamber of Commerce and the Chambre des Notaires de Paris for an online transatlantic discussion addressing crucial questions\, both professional and personal\, that Americans and other foreigners need to ask for a successful move to France. \nOur panelists will also cover key areas of vigilance for French companies onboarding foreign nationals. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nPanelists: \n  \n \nMr. Pierre-Philippe BUDET\, Notary Public in Paris\, will discuss the legal and fiscal aspects of personal and family law in a Franco-American context. He will cover topics such as marriage\, marriage contracts\, divorce\, donations\, inheritances and how to anticipate them\, as well as the question of housing (whether to rent or buy). \n \nMs. Vanessa TOLLIS\, Partner and Co-Head of Gide’s New York office\, will cover U.S. tax planning for international clients. She specializes in cross-border transactions and tax issues relevant to starting or expanding operations abroad\, including U.S. tax treaty eligibility\, entity classification\, and cross-border equity compensation. \n \nMs. Elisabeth MAURY\, Chartered Accountant and Partner at ORCOM International\, will delve into the professional aspects of expatriation. She will provide expert insights on social law\, including the choice between secondment and expatriation\, the impact of residence permits\, and employment contracts. \n \nMr. Jean D’ALBIS\, Head of the US Desk and Member of the Executive Committee at Banque Paris Saint Germain\, will discuss financing\, wealth management\, and taxation for American residents in France. He will also address the challenges of finding French banks that accept American customers. \n \nMs. Camille BEAUDOIN\, Notary Public in Paris and Discussion Lead\, will guide this conversation on the real estate\, family law\, and business law issues most pertinent to Americans and other foreign nationals arriving in France \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-paris-webinar-expatriation-and-mobility-arriving-in-france/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Alliance Française de Dallas | Symposium on La Réunion Colony: Unveiling Dallas' Utopian European Past
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an enlightening Symposium exploring the history and legacy of La Réunion Colony\, a 19th-century utopian settlement in Dallas. Established by French\, Belgian\, and Swiss immigrants in 1855\, La Réunion was a bold experiment in communal living\, blending ideals of socialism\, cooperation\, and artistic expression. \nThis event will bring together historians\, descendants of the colony\, and enthusiasts to discuss the colony’s origins\, its impact on the region\, and the lessons it offers for Dallas contemporary society. Through presentations\, panel discussions\, and rare archival exhibits\, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating chapter in Dallas’ history. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\nEnhance your journey: Seize the opportunity to purchase The Road to Texas\, ‘A historical document reintroducing Dallas as an early French socialist utopia\, pieced from journal entries\, letters\, and sketches of French scholar Victor Considerant’\, in either hard cover ($35)\, or soft cover ($16).The perfect companion to deepen your historical adventure! (Click here to purchase the book). \n\nRegistration will include food and drinks. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to delve into the dreams and challenges of the pioneers who sought to create a new society on the Texas frontier!\n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/alliance-francaise-de-dallas-symposium-on-la-reunion-colony/
LOCATION:The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts\, Turner House\, 401 N. Rosemont\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75208
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241015T173000
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SUMMARY:TEXAS-FRANCE AGRICULINARY TRADE ALLIANCE
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \n  \nConfirm attendance at: info@madeintexas.com
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/texas-france-agriculinary-trade-alliance/
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SUMMARY:EEN | Doing business in the United States: What you need to know about U.S. immigration rules
DESCRIPTION:Embracing Global Markets Webinar Series\nThe webinar series ‘Embracing Global Markets’ supports European small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia\, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’\, the world’s largest business service provider. \nWho should attend? \nThe webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, start-ups (ready to scale internationally)\, beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council\, European clusters and cluster managers\, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organizations\, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative. \nObjectives \nThis webinar will provide an overview on the key U.S. business immigration updates\, including: \n\nWhich visa is right for you? Determining whether work visas are needed for all executives or if business visitor entries apply\nImmigration obstacles\, including challenges with H-1B and L-1 visas\nFamily matters: addressing concerns about visas for spouses\, partners\, and children\nTimeline for visa requirements based on the company’s setup and US investment\n\nSet the date on your calendars\nand tune in live on Webex to interact with our expert speakers\,\nor catch the webinar live on YouTube!\nDon’t miss out on this valuable opportunity\nto gain insights and ask questions.\n  \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nDobrina Ustun \nManaging Partner\, Ustun Law Group PLLC \nDobrina Ustun is the founder and managing partner of Ustun Law Group\, PLLC\, a US-based immigration law firm that specializes in employment-based immigration\, representing foreign investors\, entrepreneurs\, and individuals of extraordinary ability. \n————————————————————- \nJames Garilas \nBusiness Immigration Attorney\, Ogletree Deakins \nJames is an associate immigration attorney focusing his practice on employment-based immigration. James works with clients from small startups and family-owned businesses to large\, multinational Fortune 500 companies to develop short- and long-term immigration strategies. \n————————————————————- \nGiev Askari \nSenior Wealth Planner\, HSBC Private Banking \nGiev is a senior wealth planner with HSBC Private Bank. Prior to joining HSBC\, Giev was an attorney whose practice focused on the representation of high net worth international private clients and institutions in the areas of tax planning and compliance\, estate planning\, pre-immigration tax planning\, planning for foreign clients investing in the United States\, and tax issues concerning foreign trusts with United States beneficiaries. \n————————————————————- \nErin McKelvey \nPresident & CEO\, EACC Texas \nErin McKelvey oversees the operations of the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas. She works with city\, state and both domestic and foreign government officials to enhance and bring about exchange and investment between the State of Texas and Europe for EACC Texas members\, European SMEs and partners. \n————————————————————- \nThomas Steiert \nProject Adviser\, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) \nThomas is an experienced adviser for business services in the Single Market Programme/SME Pillar/Internal Market and Support to Standardisation unit. \n————————————————————- \nAlberto Valenzano \nTeam Leader\, European Commission \nAlberto is a Team leader in Industrial Forum\, Alliances\, Clusters unit at Directorate General for Internal Market\, Industry\, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur webinars are recorded and disseminated via our social media channels. If you don’t want to be visible\, deactivate your camera and microphone. For more information read our detailed data protection notice.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/een-doing-business-in-the-united-states-us-immigration-rules/
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SUMMARY:2024 - Ambassadors' Gala & EU-Texas Economic Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n  \nAmbassador Neliupšienės‘ visit emphasizes the strong bilateral trade and investment ties between Europe and the Lone Star State\, leveraging Texas’ significant role as a leading exporter to Europe and a hub for European investment in the United States. \n Ambassador Takács‘ presence marks a remarkable celebration of the dynamic transatlantic relationship between Hungary and Texas. Hungary is Texas’ fifth largest export partner. From January 2013 to December 2022\, Hungarian companies made $13.9 million in capital investment in Texas.  In 2022\, Texas exports to Hungary totaled $729 million and total trade totaled $1.3 billion. \nThere’s more!  \nOn the eve of Hungary’s historic mission to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS)\, our Ambassadors will be accompanied in Dallas by two Hungarian astronauts. They will join us from training at NASA before their 30-day mission to the space where they will test various equipment and conduct scientific experiments aboard the ISS.* \n*The attendance of Hungarian astronauts at our event is subject to change based on their training schedules. We appreciate your understanding.\n  \n \n\n– Trade\, Industry\, and Defense in the Space Economy – \nTIME:  8:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nLOCATION:  Cox School of Business\, SMU \n6214 Bishop Blvd\, Dallas\, TX 75275 \nEACC Texas Members: FREE\nNon-Members: $100\n \n  \n    \n\n\n\nTIME:  6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLOCATION: Farimont DALLAS \n1717 N Akard St\, Dallas\, TX 75201 \nEACC Texas Members: $225\nNon-Members: $275\nJoin us for an elegant evening at the Ambassadors’ Gala\, the perfect setting to celebrate the strong transatlantic connections between Texas\, the United States\, and Europe. \nThis Gala is a unique opportunity to network with local and global business leaders\, clients and colleagues\, fostering new connections and strengthening existing relationships. The evening will include an exclusive silent auction\, offering guests the chance to take home a piece of this memorable event as the stars of Texas\, the United States\, and Europe align! \nDress code: Black tie optional. Formal suits or cocktail dresses are also appropriate. \n  \n\n  \n \n  \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!\nAs the Stars of Texas\, Europe and the United States align on October 24th\, we invite you to be part of these impactful partnerships and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration on both sides of the Atlantic. \n \nContact us to explore sponsorship opportunities and benefits\nAdditional information to follow\nREGISTER HERE\n  \n\nGuests of Honor: \nHer Excellency Jovita Neliupšienė \nAmbassador of the European Union to the United States \n \nJovita Neliupšienė became the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States on January 1\, 2024. Before that\, she was a Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania from September 2022\, where she was responsible for the coordination of European Affairs\, European bilateral and regional issues\, as well as national sanctions coordinator. \nFrom 2020-2022\, she was Vice Minister of Economy and Innovation of Lithuania\, tasked with investment and export promotion\, international cooperation\, including policy coordination of state-owned enterprises\, as well as chairing the interagency commission for export control. \nIn 2020\, she held the post of Chancellor and State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania. This position included responsibility for staff coordination\, legal and consular affairs. Between 2015-2020\, she served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU. These years were marked by the migration crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. \nFrom 2009-2015\, she worked as an advisor and chief foreign policy advisor to the President of the Republic of Lithuania Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite. She was responsible for foreign policy coordination\, inter-institutional relations\, as well as the role of sherpa/EU advisor\, and in this respect took a leading position in preparing and coordinating the Lithuanian presidency of the EU Council in 2013. In 2014\, she was awarded the State Decoration Order “For Merit to Lithuania” Commander’s Cross. \nREAD HER FULL BIO HERE \n\nHis Excellency Szabolcs Takács \nAmbassador of Hungary to the United States \n \nMEET AMBASSADOR SZABOLCS TAKÁCS \nMr. Szabolcs Takács is currently the Hungarian Ambassador to the United States. Prior to his arrival to Washington D.C. in November 2020\, he was the Ministerial Commissioner for BREXIT in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Budapest between 2019 and 2020. He is also the Head of the Hungarian Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) since 2016. During the Hungarian Chairmanship year of IHRA in 2015-2016 he was the Chair of the organization. \nPrior to these positions he was State Secretary for European Union Affairs at the Prime Minister’s Office between 2015-2019. Before that he served as the Deputy State Secretary for Security Policy (Political Director) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He also served as the Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs between 2012 and 2013\, and as a Director General of the Asia-Pacific Department between 2011 and 2012. \nHis earlier assignments included working as a director at the Office of the Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs in charge of bilateral relations with non-European countries and International Development Cooperation. Between 2005 and 2009 he was the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Hungary in Doha\, State of Qatar\, and prior to that worked at the Department of Asia-Pacific since joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2002. \n\n* Add event to your calendar *\n•   Apple  •  Google  •  Office 365  •  Outlook Web  •  Outlook  •  \n⚠️Share this invitation with your contacts\n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-texas-2024-ambassadors-gala-eu-texas-economic-leadership-forum/
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SUMMARY:SACC TX | The Nordic Texas Initiative and Knowledge-Intensive Innovation Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Texas Initiative and Knowledge-Intensive Innovation Ecosystems\n  \nJoin SACC Texas for this event in collaboration with UTD\, the Swedish Consulate and Gothenburg University.\n  \n \nProfessor Maureen McKelvey\, Director of Gothenburg University\nwill present her research findings in the field of “Knowledge-Intensive Innovation Ecosystems”\n  \nEvent details \n\n6:30 pm Registration\, networking\, wine/drinks and appetizers.\n7:15 pm Welcome to Biamp and a short talk about Biamp\n7:30 pm Briefing by UTD\, Swedish Consulate\, SACC and Gothenburg University about the “Nordic Texas Initiative” with sister cities being established\, including student exchange and research collaboration.\n7:45 pm: Dr. Maureen McKelvey\, Professor and director of Gothenburg University\, will present her research findings in the field of “Knowledge-Intensive Innovation Ecosystems.”\n8:30 pm -9:00 pm After talk and networking\n\nREGISTER HERE\nLocation \nPlano Biamp Office \n5830 Granite Parkway\, Suite 1250\, Plano\, Texas\, 75024 \nFree event – Registration is required \n  \nSpecial thanks to SACC Texas Corporate member Biamp for hosting the event.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/sacc-tx-the-nordic-texas-initiative-and-knowledge-intensive-innovation-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Plano Biamp Office\, 5830 Granite Parkway\, Suite 1250\, Plano\, TX\, 75024\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Ranch Austin | Campfire Networking: Austin Tech Week International Track Edition
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make meaningful connections that could take your business to the next level? Join us for a special edition of TechRanch’s Campfire event\, connecting Texas resources with local attendees\, visiting attendees\, and international guests. This isn’t your typical networking event—it’s a unique gathering where attendees will come together to share ideas\, collaborate\, and build lasting partnerships.\n\n✨ What to expect:\n\nOne-minute pitch sessions from a handful of local Entrepreneurship Support Organizations\nTeaming activities to foster deep connections\nInformal social networking in a relaxed atmosphere\n\nBuy your tickets for Austin Tech Week here\n\nNot in Austin but still want to join? You can join us using Zoom\, use this link!\n  \nEvent details \n\nThursday\, October 31st\n11:15am-12:30pm\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nLocation \nCapital Factory\n701 Brazos Street\nAustin\, TX 78701 + \n 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/tech-ranch-austin-campfire-austin-tech-week-international/
LOCATION:Capital Factory\, 701 Brazos Street\, Austin\, 78701
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