By the invitation of Dr Julian Emami Namini, Ambassador Hoekstra spoke at the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s School of Economics on the recent developments in the Dutch and EU economic relationship with the United States. A large and engaged group of students asked the Ambassador questions concerning trade, tariffs, and other economic issues. There were about 500 students in attendance. Erasmus University …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Trade, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Erasmus University
On September 12 and 13, Dispatches Europe organized its first Tech Sister Cities event in Eindhoven, sponsored by U.S. Embassy The Hague. American investor Jonathan Blue, founder and chairman of Blue Equity, met with many representatives of Eindhoven’s tech and entrepreneurial communities. The main event, Mr. Blue’s talk called “Eyes Wide Open – How American Investors …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Jonathan Blue, Startups
September 17- Ambassador Hoekstra visited the Province of North-Brabant to learn about this innovative region and to visit some of the businesses located there. He had lunch at the Provincie Huis with King’s Commissioner Wim van de Donk, Vice-Governor Bert Pauli, and others. They discussed the drive and motivation that make the province a unique climate for …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 18 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event | Tags: North Brabant
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra visited the Dutch-Caribbean islands of Curacao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten July 14 to July 19. Through meetings with officials and exploration of local cultural and educational sites, his visit underscored the strength of the shared values between the United States and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. U.S. Consulate General Curaçao helped to …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 20 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Events, Featured Event, News, Peace and Security, Trade, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten
On March 27, 2018, the Rotterdam Chapter of the AmCham hosted a welcome dinner on board the SS Rotterdam to honor the arrival of U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra. Among the guests were members of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation consisting of Congressman Bill Huizenga, Congressman John “Judge” Carter, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Congressman Gregory Meeks and Congressman …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, Trade, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: American Chamber of Commerce, Rotterdam
March 6-7 2018 – Ambassador Pete Hoekstra visited his birthplace – the city of Groningen. His two-day journey offered a nostalgic look at the city where his parents lived, but also included briefings and meetings with officials, local businesses, universities, and institutes to learn about the innovative opportunities in the northern city. The Ambassador visited …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Events, Featured Event, History, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Trade, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Groningen
More than 20 students attended a panel discussion on Cybersecurity and Entrepreneurship at the U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam on Monday. The students, from the Vrije Universiteit’s School of Business and Economics in Amsterdam, participated fully in the discussion that touched on cyber threats as well as how to start businesses to deal with them. Leading …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 31 October, 2017 | Topics: Amsterdam, Business, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Events, Featured Event, News, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Vrije Universiteit
Today is World Intellectual Property Day, a time to celebrate the role that intellectual property protections play in allowing digital creativity and innovation to thrive. Entrepreneurs, artists, and people with ideas for new products can benefit from learning their rights and taking action. This year, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) explores how innovation is …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: Business, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, Science & Tech
This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week. We would like to celebrate this by highlighting Dutch talent! Laura Klauss recently won the public vote for the prestigious Dutch Engineer of the Year Award. Together with like-minded engineers, she co-founded Better Future Factory, a multi-disciplinary sustainable company focused on design, environmental issues and engineering. Better Future Factory …
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By U.S. Mission Netherlands | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Featured Event, News, Success Stories, U.S. & the Netherlands | Tags: Global Entrepreneurship Week, Laura Klauss