The Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki on 30th August
Aug
30
5:00 PM17:00

The Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Helsinki on 30th August

Meet & Greet the Finnish Dutch Business Network in Finland

Thursday, 30th August from 17.00 hrs till 19.00 hrs

Accountor, Siltasaarenkatu 18-20 A, 4.krs, 00530 Helsinki

The Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce has been active in The Netherlands for already more than 30 years. Earlier this year we started to build our network in Finland as well, starting with a very nice kick-off meeting in the Residence of the Dutch Ambassador in Helsinki. 

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On Thursday 30th August we will organize our second FDCC event in Finland. Our Patron member Accountor will host a Meet & Greet where the Finnish Dutch Business Network can come together. You will have the possibility to deliver an elevator pitch about your company or yourself and you will get the latest Finnish Dutch trade figures. And of course there will be enough time for networking with some drinks and finger food. 

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This event is open for FDCC members as well as non-members! Participation is free of charge but registration is required. Please send an e-mail with your name and the name of your company/organization to: patrice.vdheiden@fdcc.eu. Registration closes on 27th August.

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Save the date - Prospects and Developments of Forest Industry in Brazil and Finland
Aug
28
8:30 AM08:30

Save the date - Prospects and Developments of Forest Industry in Brazil and Finland

Time:                 Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 08:30 - 11:00 hrs

Venue:              Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Helsinki Hall, Kalevankatu 12, 2nd floor, Helsinki
Registration:    Via this LINK, the latest on Friday, August 24 at 12 noon - register now!

The event is offered free of charge but requires pre-registration. The seminar language is English.

Please join us to discuss the prospects and developments of forest industry in Brazil and Finland with specialists from both countries. We are happy to have in our event as a keynote speaker, a respected forest industry expert from Brazil, Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, President of STCP Engenharia de Projetos Ltda and Vice President of Technology and Development of the Brazilian Association of the Mechanically Processed Timber – ABIMCI. In his presentation, Mr. Tomaselli will highlight e.g. the current and future plans and needs of forest cultivation and plantation in Brazil, and potential cooperation with Finnish forest industry operators and companies.  Please find enclosed the CV of Dr. Tomaselli.

Draft program:

  • Remarks by Ms. Kirsi Seppäläinen, Chair of the Finnish-Latin American Trade Association
  • Economic outlook of Brazil by H.E.  Mr. Antonio Francisco Da Costa e Silva Neto, Ambassador of Brazil to Finland
  • Future outlook of the Brazilian forest sector by Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, President, STCP Engenharia de Projetos Ltda
  • Presentation by Mr. Petteri Pihlajamäki, Director, Pöyry Management Consulting Oy

The event is co-organized by the Finnish-Latin American Trade Association, Business Finland, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Europe Network and Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

For more information, please contact:
Ms. Anne Hatanpää, Liaison Manager, Finland Chamber of Commerce, anne.hatanpaa@chamber.fi
Ms. Johanna Marin-Hyppönen, Senior Advisor, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce, johanna.marin-hypponen@chamber.fi

Ms. Leena Sipilä, Senior Business Event Specialist, Business Finland, leena.sipila@businessfinland.fi

WELCOME - REGISTER NOW!

Ivan Tomaselli - STCP
Mr. Ivan Tomaselli has a BSc and MSc in Forestry from the Federal University of Paraná - Brazil, and a PhD from Melbourne University - Australia. Currently he is the President of STCP Engenharia de Projetos Ltda, a consulting, engineering and management firm, and Vice President of Technology and Development of the Brazilian Association of the Mechanically Processed Timber – ABIMCI.
As a consultant, he works with aspects related to the forest industry, market, energy, strategic developments and policies. His work has supported companies, governments and international organizations including FAO, ITTO, UNFF, World Bank, BID, ITC and  others. 
Has over 250 papers published in Brazil and other countries, and recently published a book on Project Management. He was responsible for the CB31 (Timber Products Committee) of the Brazilian Standards Association – ABNT and a Professor of the Forestry Faculty of the Federal University of Parana from 1977 to 2010. During this period was involved with the BSc, MSc and PhD programs. At the University, he also coordinated the Post-Graduation Course in Forestry and the BSc Course of Industrial Wood Industry Engineering.
http://www.stcp.com.br/en/equipe/ivan-tomaselli-2/

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Aug
10
12:30 PM12:30

Finncham Hong Kong: Nordic Summer Lunch 10th August 2018

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to the third of the annual Nordic Summer lunches at Gough’s in Central, Friday the 10 of August.

We are delighted to coordinate with the other Nordic Chambers for this Networking Lunch. The concept is simple – bring your friends and colleagues and come to meet members of other Nordic Chambers (Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish) while enjoying a lunch. Each and every guest will pay for their own order.

Please note that this event is only open for members and guests of members.

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Aug
8
5:30 PM17:30

FACC Minnesota: Building a Technologically Smarter Future

Once upon a time, Nokia was the largest cell phone manufacturer in the world, commanding a 48.7% market share in 3rd quarter 2007 of all phones sold. Their "flagship" plant was located in Salo, Finland, employing 5,000 people. As we all know, Microsoft purchased the hand held business from Nokia and eventually closed the Salo plant in 2015.

After the departure of its largest employer what does a small town of 53,000 people do? Salo chose to step up and look to the future. Welcome, the Salo IoT Campus.

Please join us for an informative discussion on how to

-retain your talent
-attract investors
-kick-start a new cycle of innovation and growth

Our panelists:

Mr. Lauri Inna, Mayor (City Manager) of Salo, Finland
Ms. Saija Karnisto-Toivonen, Chairman of the City Board, Salo, Finland
Mr. Juhani Nummentalo, Chairman of the City Council, Salo, Finland
Ms. Terhikki Lehtonen, International Relations Officer, Salo, Finland

The panel will be moderated by:

Elaine Kumpula, VP, FACC-MN
Jouko Sipila, Treasurer, FACC-MN

WHAT:
Building a Technologically Smarter Future (with IoT)

Co-Sponsored by:
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
City of St Anthony Village

WHERE:
Faegre Baker Daniels
2200 Wells Fargo Center 90 S. Seventh Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

WHEN: 
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

COST:
Event is FREE.
Due to limited seating RSVP is requested (please click here).
Please RSVP by Monday, August 6.

CONTACT:
Email FACC-MN at info@facc-mn.com

NOT A MEMBER?
Join the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce MN
 by clicking the "Buy Now" link below!

St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce

Invites You to

Sister City Salo, Finland Business Delegation Reception & Social
 
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
THE VILLAGE PUB
2720 County Road 88, St Anthony Village
5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Please join the St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August 8, at The Village Pub Patio to meet and welcome the business owners who are visiting from Salo, Finland, our sister-city since 1985. A free appetizer buffet will be provided.
 
Reservations are NOT required but it would be appreciated if you would contact us if you know you will be attending.  This allows us to better prepare for the proper number of guests.  Please contact us at executivedirector@saintanthonychamber.org

                                                       
Thanks to The Village Pub for co-hosting this event.

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About Us:
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota was founded in 2010 to promote business, financial, professional and trade relations between Finland and Minnesota. We are an inclusive organization which invites members and non-members alike to participate in our activities. While FACC MN is headquartered in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, we support business-related ventures throughout the Upper Midwest.



Join Us:
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce Minnesota offers business and social networking opportunities as well as resources about trade with Finland. You can conveniently join us via PayPal on our website at www.facc-mn.com.

 




 





 



 

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