Christmas Reception
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Join the Young Professionals of ADBC
In August 2015, the American Danish Business Council launched a new network inside the Council specifically directed towards students and young professionals. The ADBC Young Professionals Network offers the opportunity to join a social network for young students and professionals interested in fostering relations and increasing trade between the US and Denmark. The ADBC Young…
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Farewell from the Ambassador
It has been my great pleasure to spend five years as Ambassador from Denmark to the United States. I have enjoyed working with the board and members of the American-Danish Business Council and building the organization to a vibrant and growing community of Danish and American companies. We have put the platform in place to…
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Upcoming Events for ADBC
The new Ambassador arrives August 15th 2015 and ADBC is planning several events around his first few months as Ambassador. Although we do not have firm dates yet we welcome the input of members and friends of ADBC. These are your events and your input and assistance is not only welcome but necessary to the…
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Lars Gert Lose announced as the new Danish Ambassador to the United States
After reshuffling three positions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Denmark has now appointed the new Ambassador to the United States. On March 24th 2015 it was announced that the Danish Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Advisor, Lars Gert Lose, is replacing Ambassador Peter Taksøe-Jensen, who is being transferred to New Delhi, India. In October…
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New members on the ADBC board
Unfortunately, the American-Danish Business Council has said goodbye to two of its board members – Clint Eisenhower from Maersk and Sarah Howell from Grundfos. However, it is with great pleasure that ADBC now can welcome two new members to the ADBC Board. Due to Mr. Eisenhowers retirement, Jay Bonitt, Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs…
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ADBC Board Meeting Review, May 14th 2015
The Ambassador opened the meeting and welcomed the board to the third annual board meeting. ADBC is on a good growth trajectory. The ground work accomplished since the first board meeting in 2013 has been positive and added value for the members. The new Ambassador is keen and hopes to carry forward with a vibrant…
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DONG Energy’s development of U.S. offshore wind farms
Thomas Brostrøm, General Manager North America, Wind Power for the Danish energy business DONG Energy writes about his new challenge as the business looks to develop its first offshore wind farm in the US. It is not every day that you get the opportunity to introduce your business to a new continent! But that’s the…
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The United States opens a world of opportunity for Ramboll
Ramboll is a leading engineering, design and consultancy firm with 12,300 professionals across 35 countries and an annual turnover in excess of US$1.2 billion. The company serves a global client base across the markets of Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Environment & Health, Water, Energy, Oil & Gas and Management Consulting. During Ramboll’s strategic…
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Get to know the Danish American Chamber of Commerce (Northern California)
DACC is a community of successful professionals with a connection to Denmark. Our members include professionals and business owners in a wide range of industries, and at different stages of their careers – but those who join DACC show commitment to the kind of success that only a strong network can provide. DACC is connected…
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The unveiling of Gugger Petter’s portrait of President Clinton
On June 18th 2015, the Embassy of Denmark had the honor of welcoming the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, to a reception and unveiling of the portrait “President Bill Clinton” by the famous Danish artist, Gugger Petter. Below you will find selected pictures from the reception: