Newsletter                                                                                                                  July 2010

Dear members,

We are happy to note a significant growth in members in the first half of 2010 and I would like to extend a warm welcome to all who joined recently. Many new members have already benefitted from our network – e.g. through our extensive seminar activities or participating in our working groups – and I encourage all members to explore this new opportunity to share experiences.

As summer is finally here, I would like to thank you for a busy spring with a lot of interesting meetings, initiatives and events reflecting the increasing activity and focus in general in the US market. As part of this, we have also done a report on the emerging opportunities in the US for Danish technology, which you can read in this newsletter below.

On an in-house note I would like to inform you that our project manager, Christel Fallesen takes up maternity leave as of July 5 and will be replaced by Evi Larsen until May 2011. Read more about our team

I wish you all a nice and relaxing summer and look forward to continuing the good collaboration in the second half of the year – please see our planned activities for the fall in the right column.

Best regards,
Einar Dyrhauge, Executive Director

New members 2010

Ambu A/S
Arla Foods a.m.b.a.
Jupiter Group
Lenio A/S
Martensen Wright PC
Medico Innovation
Rambøll Energy
Santaris Pharma
Sprunk Jansen
Symphogen
Topotarget
Videometer A/S

View total member list

Upcoming activities

August 27
Working Group:
US Partnership models: Agent management
Read more

September 30
Strengthening your position on the US market
- Current investment climate and incentives

October 6 and 7
Trends in Product Liability

October 28
Mergers & Acquisitions in a Global perspective
- Strategy, process and case examples

November
State of the US Economy

November
Inside Washington
Brookings Institution, Washington D.C.

View list of upcoming activities

Knowledge of director’s liability is crucial!

These days’ newspapers are regularly reporting from several spectacular ongoing legal proceedings pending against officers and directors of corporations who are sought held liable for losses inflicted upon their corporation, its shareholders or its creditors. This article focuses on the Danish as well as the U.S. rules on director’s liability which all officers and directors should have in mind, not least in times like these. Read article

REPORT: US Cleantech open for business!

Experts predict that the US Cleantech sector will experience significant growth and development and should represent a healthy investment climate for foreign companies. Danish-American Business Forum has produced a report on the investment prospects of the Cleantech sector. Read more

Passion management

Passion management is about excitement and obviously passion. It is managing, in part, through the use of emotion. People do not leave their personalities and emotions in the car in the parking lot. They bring all of it to work. So why not use it? Read article

Your story/challenge?

Do you have specific issues or challenges in mind that you would like to read about in the next newsletter? Or do you have knowledge to share, i.e. tips, case-stories or other updates that would be relevant for other members? Please let us know! Business (at) dabf.dk / +45 4565 1776.

Briefs from the press and our partners

Federal investment incentives and programs in the US

Invest in America’s Guide to Federal Incentives and Programs contains an updated compilation of some incentives and programs that are available to investors in the US. Download report
! Please note that the Invest in America initiative visits Denmark September 30 for our event on investment incentives.

Global Mindset Development

Companies in the process of globalizing may suddenly find themselves with the imperative to develop a global mindset across the organization. Our member, Aperian Global offers a recipe for the common requirements to effective globalization. Read article

Visa updates

The US continues to update its visa program. This means important changes in the application process and increases in the visa fees. Furthermore, the security features of the US Green Cards have been optimized. Read more

Medicon Valley Alliance Connecting with Boston

Companies and universities in Medicon Valley have now established a unique bridgehead in the U.S. This is the direct result of the Life Science Ambassador Programme which, by the end of this year, will expand to include Boston.
Read more 

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