Event Title:
Immigration Options and State-Sponsored Incentives for Companies Doing Business in California
Date:
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Presentations begin at 6:00 p.m.
Location:
LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce, 9100 S Sepulveda Blvd #210, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Hosts:
The Grady Firm, P.C. and the International Affairs and Business Development office of the Governor of California- GO-Biz, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Office of International Trade
Speakers:
Jennifer A. Grady, Esq., Business and Immigration attorney at The Grady Firm, PC
Jeff Malin, Senior Business Development Specialist at California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ)
Eric Eide, Director of Mayor Garcetti’s Office of International Trade
Event Description:
Companies doing business in, or planning to relocate to California, may be unaware of the plethora of incentives available to encourage new businesses to open within the state, and the various immigration visa options available to entrepreneurs, employees, and investors.
RSVP: Chamberlain Duru: Chamberlain@laxcoastal.com
Jeff Malin, Senior Business Development Specialist at California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ), will discuss little-known incentive programs and free services offered through the California Governor’s office, such as complimentary site selection assistance, tax incentives, permit assistance, lending and credit-enhancement options, and cash reimbursement opportunities for employer sponsored training.
Founding Attorney, Jennifer A. Grady, Esq.
Jennifer Grady Esq., Founding Attorney at The Grady Firm, PC, will be discussing non-immigrant visa options for entrepreneurs, employees, and investors that plan to do business in California. Specifically, she will discuss the application procedures and pros and cons of applying for the following visas:
B-1/B-2 Business/Tourist Visa
L-1 Transfer Visa
H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
E-1 Treaty Trader Visa
E-2 Investor Visa and
EB-5 Investor Visa/Green Card options.
*There will be the opportunity to network with other business owners before and after the event, and for Q&A with the presenters. Light refreshments will be provided.
About the Event Sponsors:
The International Affairs and Trade Development unit provides critical support on issues relating to international trade and investment opportunities, foreign relations, international agreements and partnerships with the countries that have a friendly relationship with California. The unit collaborates with federal, local and international partners to identify and assist small to medium size companies in developing markets abroad for their products and services.
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