Newsletter                                                                                                                 September 2010

Dear members,

Welcome to an autumn filled with exciting activities. We look forward to welcoming you to one – or several – of them. We’re focusing on: US incentives, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, the US mid-term elections with an economic spin – and more. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for our December 9th roundtable with the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Charlotte Sahl-Madsen (members only). You can see the full event list in the side column.

On a more immediate note, check out our September 30th event about Federal investment incentives, venture capital and other growth opportunities.

Our working group meeting series, which enables member to member sparing, is ongoing. Click here to learn more and join.

We are pleased to welcome our latest new members: Bech-Bruun, Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S and Pactum Advokatfirma. We look forward to working with you!

You’re the reason we’re here. We’ve got some great ideas on the drawing board for 2011, and we’d love your input. Call or email us anytime to discuss your specific challenges, success stories and ideas for how we can continue to add value to our members.

Best regards,
Einar Dyrhauge, Executive Director

New members 2010

Ambu A/S
Arla Foods a.m.b.a.
Bech-Bruun
Jupiter Group
Ferrosan Medical Devices A/S
Lenio A/S
Martensen Wright PC
Medico Innovation
Pactum Advokatfirma
Rambøll Energy
Santaris Pharma
Sprunk Jansen
Symphogen
Topotarget
Videometer A/S

View total member list

Upcoming activities

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

September 30 - October 1
Partner event: OSAC Nordic/Baltic Conference & Expo.
Read more

October 24-29
Partner event: The future of health innovation.
Read more

October 6 and 7
Trends in Product Liability

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

November 3-5
Inside Washington course at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C.

November 4-5
Partner event: Danish Defence Industry Days 2010.
Read more

November 5
Breakfast meeting - US midterm elections: What are the consequences?

November
Opportunities in the US for Danish Cleantech Companies

November
State of the US Economy


December 9
Roundtable Discussion
With Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Charlotte Sahl-Madsen

View list of upcoming activities

Start-up costs across the US

Companies entering the US market are faced with an overwhelming number of decisions. The Greater Richmond Partnership has saved you a lot of leg work with its overview of start up costs in nine cities across the US.
Click here to read about this valuable tool.

Select the right visa solution for your company

It’s getting more and more difficult to obtain approval of L-1 visa petitions. US immigration authorities are drastically raising requirements. Read this article to learn about two alternatives that not only provide a better chance of approval, but also save you application fees.
Read more

Due to the many changing faces of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ US staff, as well as new sector divisions, here’s a “who’s who” guide to the Ministry’s export advisors in the US.  
Click here to read the list.

We all know that business can sometimes seem like a war zone. So, why not consider how a strategic battle plan can help you, as a manager, create value in your organization. Terrence Brown offers an interesting approach to the battlefield of business.
Click here to read ‘Burn your boats on the shore’.

Briefs from the press and our partners

Meet the new Danish Ambassador to the US:

Business Boot Camp:

The Silicon Valley Boot Camp and Innovation Camp program offers you a leaning-by-doing approach to entrepreneur development. The program is a practical hands-on way of learning how you can use Silicon Valley’s know-how and ecosystem to grow your company.
Click here for more information.


MEMBER TO MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Boeings technological needs:
The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Through the Boeing Technology Alliance, the company works with some of the best minds in the world to help discover and integrate new technologies that can help Boeing develop future aerospace solutions for the benefit of its customers. Perhaps your company can help.
Click here to see some of our current technological needs.

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