Small Country, Big Impact: Breakfast with the Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Sponsored by The Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, San Francisco,
in conjunction with
The International Trade Committee of the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
Holland: Small Country, Large Global Impact
A Breakfast Meeting with the Hon. Bart van Bolhuis, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Known officially as the Netherlands, Holland has for centuries been one of the most open economies in the world. Not only do the Dutch conduct business all around the world, the Netherlands itself is an excellent location for foreign investors to establish their businesses.
With a poplution of only 17 million, the Netherlands plays a significant role in the U.S., being the third largest investor in U.S. businesses. In California, the Netherlands creates approximately 60,000 jobs, roughly 23,000 resulting from Foreign Direct Investments and the rest by Californian exports to the Netherlands.
Companies like Philips, Rabobank, ING have chosen California to establish their business, helping to strengthen the stuggling California economy.
The Netherlands is your gateway to Europe. In recent years, the Netherlands has solidly established itself as a magnet for foreign-owned companies that plan to launch or expand their operations in Europe. As a neutral, pro-business and economically stable country, the Netherlands offers companies a perfect climate to successfully compete in Europe. A supportive corporate tax structure leads the way, complemented by an abundance of multilingual, highly skilled employees and an excellent physical infrastructure that puts you at Europe's front door.
Companies like Cisco, Forever 21, Nike and Starbucks have chosen the Netherlands for its excellent business climate.
Please join us for a small-group, close-up breakfast with the Hon. Bart van Bolhuis. Explore possible export and business opportunities and connect with business experts in European business practices, export and finance.
Introduction of Mr. Bolhuis by Peter Laanen, Director of Business and Economic Development, Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, San Francisco.
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