The USMCOC California Regional Chapter kicked off 2017 with several activities designed to promote trade, international business and connect members.
January 13, 2017
Seminar: Is Mexico the New China?
Representatives from more than 50 companies attended a Chapter-sponsored seminar at its Los Angeles offices.
Among the speakers were Jeff Healy, City National Bank; Alan Rusell, Tecma; Juan Carlos Briseno, Promexico; Jorge Silva and Jim Gitney, Group 50; Judith Wilson, Bryan Gonzalez Vargas and Gonzalez Baz; and Elisa Ibanez, Mauricio Monroy Contadores.
The topics addressed were:
- Current business environment in Mexico and local government incentives;
- Considerations for operational excellence;
- Legal considerations for manufacturing in Mexico: Why Mexico is a great option for taxation and incentives;
- NAFTA in motion; and
- Financing your company’s operations in Mexico.
Mexico’s Current and Future Forecast under the New Administration
This event included the following topics:
- U.S.-Mexico trade, the current landscape and economic forecast;
- Challenges and opportunities for business in Mexico;
- Customs and tariffs, potential changes in trade policy that could affect cross-border businesses;
- Immigration and other legal issues that could potentially arise in the U.S. or in Mexico in response to policy changes; and
- Strategies for corporate entity structuring and tax planning.
The keynote speaker was USMCOC president and CEO, Al Zapanta.
Ninth Annual Celebration of the International Trade Community in Los Angeles
This celebration was organized in conjunction with the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles. It gathered over 300 participants exhibiting in 40 booths from countries such as Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Japan, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Guatemala, Turkey, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, wineries from Mexico, Tequila exporters, Mexican food and international food tasting.
