Dear Friends and Members,

Looking back at a great Annual Meeting on April 5, I am very appreciative that so many members contributed to making it successful. Success in the US is our very reason to be, and our four speakers enlightened us with their reflections on how to achieve it. Below you can read the highlights and access presentations from the meeting.

Another spring highlight: our yearly networking dinner at Rydhave, the residence of the US Ambassador. It was - as always - an enjoyable evening with networking at its best. We would like to thank Ambassador Laurie S. Fulton and her excellent staff for making this possible.

Be sure to take advantage of the DABF events coming up right after the summer vacation. In August we'll focus on two important issues: Shaping your marketing for a US audience and Securing US capital. Much more is on the agenda. See right column for headlines and keep an eye on your inbox for invitations soon.

We, the DABF team, look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Thank you,
Einar Dyrhauge, Executive Director

Inspiration for Success in the US
Highlights from our Annual Meeting

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DABF Working Groups:
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Renewable Energy Opportunities in the U.S.

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Briefs from the press

The American Production Industry is Gaining on China
While the world has been preparing itself for China becoming the world's largest economy in 2050 (a position currently held by the US) Boston Consulting Group has released an interesting new rapport. 'Made in the US, Again' portrays a brighter picture for the American economy. It suggests that the American economy in 2015, due to gains in competitiveness, will be challenging China's position as the world's leading industrial power, a position the US lost to China last year. (Only available in Danish).

FDI Ranks: American Cities of the Future 2011/12
Trying to decide where to base or expand your business? Foreign Direct Investment Intelligence has released a ranking of American cities (North and Latin American) based on the following criteria: Economic potential, Human Resources, Cost Effectiveness, Quality of Life, Infrastructure, Business Friendliness and FDI Promotion Strategy.

The FTA Tariff Tool
Are you spending too much time looking through pages of legal text to figure out the tariff under a trade agreement for your product? The FTA Tariff Tool helps you determine the tariff or tax of a product crossing the border between the US and its FTA partners.

Information for Government Contractors doing Business in the US
The US federal government came close to a shutdown on April 8. and the possibility of a federal shutdown continue to exist. Read the article Federal Securities Law Considerations for Public Company Government Contractors after a federal Government Shutdown' by Holland & Knight on what to do as a government contractor.

The American Paradox: Between Economic Growth, Budget Deficit and Unemployment
Measured in GDP, the American Economy reached its pre-crisis level already in the beginning of 2010. In comparison to the growth rates of the other G8 countries in the past quarters, the US is also fairing well. At the same time, however, unemployment has stagnated and the budget deficit continues to be a looming threat to the American economy. (Only available in Danish).