NL International Business Day

We are delighted to invite you to join the International Golf Tournament in Wrocław, organized jointly by the British-Polish Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland, the Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL)!On May 17, 2024, at the picturesque Wroclaw Golf Club, located on the egde of Wroclaw(5 Rakowa St., Kryniczno), a unique event will be held that combines the passion for golf with the opportunity to establish business relationships.The aim of the event is to integrate representatives of companies affiliated with the international chambers, their clients and friendly companies from the Lower Silesia area, while offering excellent sports emotions.More advanced participants will have the opportunity to compete in the tournament starting at 10:00 AM. The beginners will have a chance to take part in a golf academy, which will be finished by networking lunch for all participants. This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships and exchange of experiences in an informal atmosphere in the fresh air. Friday, May 17, 2024Wrocław Golf ClubRakowa 5, 55-114 Kryniczno10:00 - International Golf Tournament14:00 - networkingTournament registration:Please, send an email to office@npcc.plEveryone interested in participating in the tournament can register until May 10th (green card required). Please provide your Handicap card license number during registration.Networking registration:https://npcc.pl/event-registration/

This is a good time for Dutch companies to consider entering or further expanding in the world’s largest market, either directly or via a partnership with a U.S. company.The Biden Administration introduced the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to stimulate investments in U.S. infrastructure and energy projects. Also various U.S. states have incentive programs for different sectors.Our seminar on April 17 will share insights about opportunities, challenges and experience on doing business in the U.S. and explain among others how to benefit from the IRA and other subsidy programs.This program is co-hosted by AVAG | Greenhouse Technology Center, EACC Netherlands and NLinBusiness. It’s meant for companies that are interested in the U.S. and who want to be further updated on the latest relevant resources available.PRACTICAL INFORMATIONVenue: World Horti Center, Europa 1, 2672 ZX NaaldwijkDate: Wednesday April 17, 2024 (1pm – 4.30pm)Tickets: Free of chargeAGENDA:13.00 – 13.30: Walk-in visitors13.30 – 13.35: WelcomeAnnie van de Riet, Chair, AVAGMarcel Schulze, Executive Director, EACC NetherlandsDirk de Bie, Business Development & Partnermanagement, NLinBusiness.com13.35 – 14.05: Entering the U.S. market The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)“Opportunities for Dutch companies active in renewable energy, electrical vehicles and infrastructure.”Marc Streefkerk, Senior Economic Officer I&W, Dutch Embassy Washington DC (tbc)Get well-connected in the U.S.“How the U.S. Embassy can assist your in U.S. expansion plans and more information on the SelectUSA Investment Summit (June 23-26)”Philip Hammerstein, Sr. Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce at U.S. Embassy14.05 – 14.35: Spotlight on several U.S. States.“What do these states offer to Dutch companies when doing business in their market?”Sieb Hoogstra, Managing Director, JobsOhio BeneluxSergio Domingues, Managing Director, State of South Carolina Europe Office (tbc)Ellen Kraft, Managing Director, Georgia Department of Economic Development14.35 – 15.45: U.S. Expert presentations“A selection of EACC member specialists will explain the challenges and solutions which companies who are expanding into the U.S. are facing, each from their own expertise.”Willem Wolfs, Business Relations Manager, TABS, Inc.‘Organizing your backoffice when expanding into the U.S. market’Daniel Klein Velderman, Tax Partner, Archipel Tax Advice‘Dutch tax considerations to expand to the US successfully’Duco Royaards, Head of Partnerships, Ebury‘Foreign Exchange Risk Management, International Payments, Trade Finance’Robert Havekotte, Initiatiefnemer, Internationaal Verzekeren‘Contract Management and International Insurance Risk’”Hilde Cevaal, Director, VisaVersa (tbc)‘U.S. VISA Application Strategies”15.45 – 16.30 Drinks and walk-in AVAG Let’s Connect | event (16.30 – 17.30)