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Thursday Gathering
Built Locally, Scaling Globally: The Essential Guide to Expanding and Scaling in the U.S
Sep 24, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1

📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR

 

Manchester has built one of the UK's fastest-growing technology and innovation ecosystems - but what comes after success in the UK?

 

The United States offers one of the world's largest opportunities for business growth - but entering a new market requires careful planning and the right support.

 

Join our partners TABS Inc, Laura Devine Immigration, Frazier & Deeter, and Seven Legal for an insightful panel discussion on the key considerations for successful US expansion. You’ll hear how to:

 

  • Validate your go-to-market strategy for the US market
  • Build the right legal, tax and operational foundations
  • Understand immigration pathways for founders and employees
  • Understand how to access and leverage venture capital
  • Hire and retain the right team and manage day to day operations.
  • Avoid common mistakes that slow or derail expansion

 

Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to continue the conversation during networking and book complimentary 15–20 minute breakout consultations with our expert speakers for tailored advice on their own expansion plans.

 

Partners: TABS Inc, Laura Devine Immigration, Frazier & Deeter and Seven Legal

Community partner: GM Business Growth Hub

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Event Program
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM GMT+1
Office Hours
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Connect: Pizza and Networking
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6:00 PM - 6:05 PM GMT+1
Welcome Remarks
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6:05 PM - 6:10 PM GMT+1
60s Lightning Pitches
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6:10 PM - 6:15 PM GMT+1
Introduction: Laura Devine Immigration
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6:15 PM - 7:00 PM GMT+1
Panel Discussion: U.S. Expansion Playbook: Expert Insights for Scaling Successfully
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT+1
Office Hours
Featuring
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Bill Cogan
Founder
Seven Legal
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Malcolm Gresty
Senior International Growth Advisor
GM Business Growth Hub
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Christi Jackson
Partner & Head of US Practice
Laura Devine Immigration
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Malcolm Joy
Managing Partner
Frazier & Deeter UK
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Fiona Macleod
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Laura Devine Attorneys
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Andrew Ruffler
Director
Venture Café Manchester
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Jacob Willemsen
President
TABS
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