Christmas Reception
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Denmark is the world’s fifth largest maritime shipping nation!
As gatekeeper to the Baltic Sea, Denmark’s geographic location has played a strong influential factor in the country’s development into one of the world’s leading maritime nations. Surrounded by sea, Denmark has more than 400 islands and a total coastline of over 7,000 kilometers. Therefore, maritime transport has been a vital source of income in…
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The SelectUSA Investment Summit, March 23rd – 24th, 2015
The 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit was held on March 23rd and 24th at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, Maryland – just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Investors and high-level CEOs who have all successfully invested in the United States participated in the summit along with representatives of U.S.…
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SelectUSA Reception at the Residence of the Ambassador
On the occasion of the 2015 SelectUSA Summit, Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Peter Taksøe-Jensen arranged an informal networking dinner on the evening of March 23rd. Members of American-Danish Business Council (ADBC), as well as the Danish SelectUSA delegation, led by U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford attended the reception and dinner. The…
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Gehl Architects Named Transatlantic Company of the Year 2015!
On March 17, 2015 Danish Ambassador Peter Taksøe Jensen and U.S. Ambassador Rufus Gifford presented Gehl Architects as winner of the 2015 Transatlantic Company of the Year Award, at AmCham Denmark’s Annual Meeting and the Transatlantic Business Summit at Maersk Headquarters in Copenhagen. The Danish Transatlantic Company of the Year Award recognizes the importance, contributions and…
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Andreas Nordseth nominated as Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Denmark is nominating Director-General of the Danish Maritime Authority for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO). The election was officially announced in December 2014 and is expected to be held by the IMO Council on June 30, 2015. The position will become vacant on January 1, 2016 as the…
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American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), April 22nd and 23rd 2015
ACORE convened its Membership Day and National Defense & Security Executive Meeting on April 22nd at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center and the American-Danish Business Council participated to get the newest updates. The National Defense program consisted of three panels covering: the keynote by Dan Reicher, Interim President of ACORE and John Conger, Performing…
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Greetings from the Ambassador
It was with great sadness that we witnessed the terror rampage that targeted a free speech forum and the Jewish community in Copenhagen last month. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. I am sure Denmark will heal from this tragedy and continue to demonstrate determination and leadership in both combatting the scourge…
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EU Open House 2015 – a great opportunity for ADBC Members
As an exclusive opportunity for ADBC members, the Embassy of Denmark invites you to showcase your company during our open house event on May 9, 2015. Each year, the Embassy of Denmark welcomes visitors (approximately 4-5,000 people) to learn more about Denmark. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce the public to the very best…
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Transatlantic Company of the Year – 8 finalists found!
AmCham is now proud to present the 8 finalists for the 2015 Transatlantic Company of the Year.The jury, consisting of distinguished business leaders appointed by AmCham’s Board of Directors, found the field of nominees to be very impressive and varied. The companies are: Bavarian Nordic Bavarian Nordic is among the key players in the biodefense…
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Danish companies are more productive when they have subsidiaries outside Denmark
According to a new analysis by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark enjoys significant economic benefits from Danish companies investing in the US. Danish subsidiaries in the US are positively contributing to the earnings of their mother company, thereby, increasing future investments and ensuring increased growth for the overall company. In 2012, Danish companies operated…