Business Opportunities in Rotterdam, The Netherlands - London ...

Photograph by Claire Droppert, Rotterdam Image BankHOSTED BYBusiness Opportunities inRotterdam, The NetherlandsOnThursday 14 April 2011, 3.00pm - 6.30pmAt Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3EUTHIS EVENT IS FREEPROGRAMME3.00PM3.30PM3.40PM4.00PM4.20PM4.35PM4.50PMARRIVAL, REGISTRATION ANDTEA/COFFEEWELCOME ADDRESSAhmed Aboutaleb,Mayor,City of RotterdamTRADE AND INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES IN THENETHERLANDSLiesbeth Staps,Executive Director UK & Ireland,Netherlands Foreign Investment AgencyOPPORTUNITY CLUSTERS INROTTERDAMArnoud Besseling,Manager Business Relations,Rotterdam Investment AgencyCASE STUDY: BRITISH COMPANYIN ROTTERDAMTBCHOW THE ENTERPRISE EUROPENETWORK (EEN) CAN HELP YOURBUSINESSTessel van Essen,Head of EEN London,London Chamber of CommerceQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSFor centuries, the Netherlands has been a nation of traders.This longstanding tradition is endured by the country’s internationaloutlook and openness to foreign investment. Economic tiesbetween the UK and the Netherlands are strong with wellestablishedAnglo-Dutch cooperation in multinational businesses.The central geographical location of the Netherlands in North WestEurope, combined with accessibility and an excellent infrastructureensure that the Netherlands can play a pivotal role to facilitate yourEuropean business growth.The Netherlands offers a multilingual, flexible and highly educated workforce. Additionally, thecompetitive Netherlands tax climate has a number of features that may be very beneficial to acompany’s international footprint.This seminar will showcase the business opportunities the Netherlands has to offer your companywith a special focus on Rotterdam.Rotterdam is a young, international port-city known for its dynamism and can-do mentality. AsEurope’s biggest port and logistics hub, Rotterdam is an ideal base for international companies andorganisations looking to serve the rest of Europe. Rotterdam has an excellent business environmentfuelled by a supportive local government.OPPORTUNITIES IN ROTTERDAM:• Port-related business activities• Creative sector• Business to business services• Medical & healthcareIN PARTNERSHIP WITH:WHY ATTEND?During this seminar, expert speakers willinform you on how your company can takeadvantage of the Netherlands and Rotterdamto establish and expand your pan-Europeanoperations.5.10PMCHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS5.15PM NETWORKING RECEPTION6.30PM CLOSE(Programme subject to change)www.rotterdaminvestmentagency.nlThe Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency and the RotterdamInvestment Agency assist foreign companies’ direct investmentinto the Netherlands.www.nfia.co.uk

Business Opportunities in Rotterdam, The NetherlandsOnThursday 14 April 2011, 3.00pm - 6.30pmAt Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3EUTHIS EVENT IS FREEPLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT PRIOR REGISTRATIONTO REGISTER please complete the registration form below in BLOCK CAPITALS and fax/post/email to:Emma Yeats, Events Executive, World Trade, London Chamber of Commerce, 33 Queen Street, London EC4R 1APT: +44 (0) 20 7203 1826 F: +44 (0) 20 7203 1905 E: eyeats@londonchamber.co.ukZ1005ABOUT YOU AND YOUR COMPANYtitle first name surnameyour job title company name company addresspostcodeemailtelfaxdescription of business (for guest list)no of employeesplease indicate if you have any requirements e.g. access, dietary or information in an alternative formatHOW WOULD YOU DEFINE THE PRIMARY OWNERSHIP OF YOUR ORGANISATION?BAME (Mixed, Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Chinese or other Ethnic groups) Yes NoWomen Yes NoDisabled* Yes NoNot applicable* Under the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, this could be a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on theability to carry out day to day activities (e.g. dyslexia, hearing / visual impairments, mental health issues, epilepsy, and cancer).Monitoring race, gender and disability is a statutory duty for all publicly funded projects. In accordance with guidelines set by the London Development Agency,Enterprise Europe Network London is required to monitor business ownership.Print name Sign DateTo view all our upcoming events please go to: londonchamber.co.uk/international_eventsPlease tick if you would like further information aboutthe following events:USA: The UK’s Largest Market - 17 MarchOpportunities in Thailand -21 MarchOpportunities in Cuba -13 MayOpportunities in Russia - 16 MayPlease tick if you would like further informationabout the following training sessions:Documentary Letters of Credit - 15 MarchWORKSHOP: Winning Public Sector Contracts -17 MarchAppointment and Management of Agents and Distributors - 24 MarchCustoms and Excise Procedures - 14 AprilPRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTIONWe are committed to protecting your privacy and will only use the information we collect about you in accordance with the reasons stated when we collect the information.The information supplied by you will be held on the database by London Chamber of Commerce and used to notify you of future events and servicesIf you do NOT put a CROSS in the box(es) provided:your name, job title, company and business activity will be displayed on the printed guest listyour full contact details may be shared with an external sponsor of the event who may contact you about their servicesyou will be added to the London Chamber’s International Trade mailing listNeither the European Commission nor the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation nor any person acting on behalf of them is responsible for the use which might be made ofthe information contained herein. The views in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the European Commission.6425/30/022011