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ABOUT THE AMERICAN-DANISH BUSINESS COUNCIL The American-Danish Business Council (ADBC) promotes Danish companies in the US, and American companies in Denmark. It is engaged in a range of activities aiming at obtaining an even more thriving American-Danish market place with increased trade and investment. Currently, the ADBC has 68 Danish and American companies as members. It is developing fast with an expanding business network. A number of sector-specific committees are being formed, including commites on Agriculture & Food, Defence, Energy, Financial, Health & Science and Maritime. More about the Committees: http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=115&myActive=115&sitemod=gruppe By using the Danish Embassy’s contacts and access to American as well as to Danish Authorities, the committees work to enhance business opportunities and to create network synergies and corporation. Further see the website http://www.usadk.org EVENTS IN THE ADBC Future events http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=1&sitemod=emne&myActive=86 Past events http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=2&sitemod=emne&myActive=86 ADBC NEWSLETTERS http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=121&myActive=121&sitemod=gruppe COMMITTEES IN THE ADBC A number of sector-specific committees has been formed within the Business Council in areas like Agriculture & Food, Defense, Energy, Financial, Health & Life Science and Maritime. By using the Embassy of Denmark's contacts and access to high-ranking US officials and decision-makers, the American-Danish Business Council will work for optimizing network synergies and corporation among members in the specific sector committees. We are also planning to include cross-sector issues such as Communication, Human Resources and Corporate Governance. Click on the link below to read more about each committee http://usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=115&myActive=115&sitemod=gruppe MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Access to a unique and influential business network The ADBC is the only American-Danish business organization in the US with a high percentage of American business members and with a nationwide scope. The major Danish companies and US companies with large-scale business links to Denmark are typically members of the ADBC. Members are typically CEO/President or Vice President. In addition to networking events, direct contacts between members are facilitated on a case-by-case basis by the ADBC. The ADBC has taken the lead in expanding cooperation and networking between the American-Danish business organizations in the US and their members. Unique relationship between ADBC members and the Embassy The secretariat of the ADBC is managed by the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington DC. The Danish ambassador is closely involved in the ADBC as co-chairman of the board. The ADBC members are primary business contacts of the Danish ambassador and the Embassy. Through the membership, ADBC members enjoy an immediate access to the Embassy’s services, information, and network in the US and in Denmark. Free participation in ADBC events Founding/sponsoring members receive invitations for up to five company representatives to each ADBC event. Other members receive invitations for up to two company representatives. Some events are reserved for founding/sponsoring members. In addition, members can typically invite a customer, a business partner, etc. Apart from ADBC events, members are invited to various embassy events. Furthermore there is arranged an annual Business Summit where all members are invited. Services from the secretariat/embassy Members have access to free services (information, counselling, practical assistance) from the secretariat/embassy. Founding/sponsoring and corporate members are offered ten and five hours, respectively, of such free services per year. All members will receive “Focus Denmark” – a magazine published quarterly by Trade Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Political & bureaucratic leverage Through the ADBC, the members have a voice with access to the American and Danish government bodies. This also includes member-specific cases like customs, visa, product approval, etc. Contacts and meeting assistance The ADBC secretariat and the Embassy assist members with establishing contacts and meetings with both the US and Danish government bodies and with companies and organizations where access is restricted. If a member so desires, the Embassy can participate in such meetings. Visibility Through promotion materials, the ADBC website, events and personal contacts, the ADBC and the Embassy work to increase visibility of its members vis-à-vis other companies and government bodies. Founding/sponsoring members have special profile on the ADBC website as well as in other ADBC promotional materials. Newsletter The ADBC newsletter is distributed approximately every month by e-mail. The newsletter gives a quick overview of main economic, business and political news in Denmark and on US-Danish relations. Member events – including events at the Embassy The ADBC helps organize networking events and functions for members, using the ADBC’s and the Embassy’s tools to attract guests and speakers. The ADBC offers members the possibility of using the Embassy at no costs for such events. Board Founding/sponsoring members are eligible for election to the ADBC board. Leadership The Council is co-chaired by Friis Arne Petersen, Danish Ambassador to the United States, and Robert Trice, Senior Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation. The secretariat is managed by and located at the Danish Embassy, Washington DC. Annual membership dues Sponsoring membership: USD 2,500, Corporate membership: USD 1,500, Associate membership: USD 500 MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Founding and Sponsoring Members http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=96&myActive=96&sitemod=gruppe
Corporate Members http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=97&myActive=97&sitemod=gruppe
Associate Members http://www.usadk.org/v2/sites/produkter.asp?id=98&myActive=98&sitemod=gruppe
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