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amsterdam inbusiness is the official foreign investment agency of the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
A popular part of the service offered by amsterdam inbusiness involves supporting existing companies so that they can make the very best of all the opportunities the Amsterdam Area has to offer.
Our services for organisations already present in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area include:
• Relocationadvice.Whetherthismeansamovetonew or existing premises, amsterdam inbusiness can help. WeknowtherealestatemarketintheAmsterdam MetropolitanArea.Wecanhelpwiththerightconnections,andwithmakingabusinessplanforyournextmovein the region.
• Intelligence.Up-to-dateinformationanddataonthespe-cificsectorinwhichyourcompanyisactive,helpingyoutoidentifyopportunitiesforgrowth.
• Tappingintothelabourmarket.Attractingtherightstaff,withtherightskills,isvital.Inthisareatoo,amsterdaminbusinesscanhelp,byputtingyouintouchwiththe right people.
• Support.Wecanhelpyoudealeffectivelywithany challenges that may arise (e.g. legislation and regulations, permits, taxes).
• Organisation.Wecanarrange,orhelpyouarrange,variousevents-suchasnetworkmeetingsforcurrentinvestors.
• Communicationschannel.Throughus,youcanshareyourviewsandexperiencesconcerningtheinvestmentclimateintheAmsterdamAreawiththeDutchgovernment.
• Corporatesocialresponsibility.Ifyouwant,wecanhelpyou to give back to society.
Ifyou’dliketoknowmoreabouthowwecanhelpyouandyourcompany,don’thesitatetocontactoneofourofficesinAlmere,Amstelveen, Haarlemmermeer or Amsterdam.
www.amsterdaminbusiness.com
Amsterdam OfficeT:+31205523536E: [email protected]
Almere OfficeT:+31365399487E: [email protected]
Amstelveen OfficeT:+31205404423E: [email protected]
Haarlemmermeer OfficeT:+31235676135E: [email protected]
ExpatcenterT:+31202547999E:[email protected]:www.iamsterdam.com/expatcenter
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Jamuna RaviVicePresidentandHeadofBankingandCapitalMarkets,EuropeatInfosysTechnologiesLimited
“ Infosys has had a very positive ex perience with amsterdam inbusiness over the past few years. Its core group has been very helpful in connecting us with the different stakeholders in Amsterdam – including the Mayor’s office, the Expatcenter, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, and so on – enabling us to build collaborative relationships so as to further strengthen our business.”
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Katsuya OharaManagingDirectorandGeneralManager, BankofTokyo-MitsubishiUFJ(Holland)N.V.
“ Not only has amsterdam inbusiness been enthusiastic about supporting our business, but also our social environment in the Netherlands. In cooperation with amsterdam inbusiness and the Netherlands Foreign Invest-ment Agency, we recently held some investment seminars in Tokyo and osaka. Thanks to the dedicated effort of all the members, the semi-nars ended up being a great success. Amsterdam inbusiness also helped us to set up a Japan Desk in a hospital in Amstelveen, which has improved the social environment for Japanese expatriates and their families.”
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By coming to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (Amsterdam, Almere, Amstelveen and Haarlemmermeer) you’ve chosen the right place to start or expand your business in the Europeanmarketwithitshugepoolofpotentialcustomers.Because we highly value the presence of the 2000 inter-national firms already operating in the Amsterdam Area, our commitment continues well after you arrive. We are dedicatedtoprovidingalong-termservice,andaimtobuildandmaintainasuccessfulrelationshipwithyourcompany.That’s why we have set up a special unit to accommo-date international companies in the Amsterdam Area: amsterdaminbusiness.Theamsterdaminbusinessteamwillhelp ineverypossiblewaywith thequestions thatcropupwhile doing business here. You can find real-life examplesofhowwehavehelpedothercompaniesinthetestimonialsinclu ded in this brochure.And these are only a few examples of the broad range of services that we offer. Many international firms are alreadythrivingandreshapingtoday’sbusinessworldintheinspiring,challenging and distinctive region that is the Amsterdam Area: aninternationalbusinesscentrewithapleasantlyhumanscale.
So if you’d like to find out how we can help you to fully exploit the opportunities that the Amsterdam Area offers for internationalcompanies,don’thesitatetocontactus.Welookforwardtohearingfromyou!
Michael MeyerCEO,AdaptivePath
“ amsterdam inbusiness has done a terrific job in making our move to Amsterdam even more successful than we hoped, and as smoothly run as possible. The people from amsterdam inbusiness introduced us to the right people in our field and did everything they could to make us feel welcome here. Their help has been invaluable.”
amsterdam inbusiness organises several events for the international business community in the area. Here are some examples.
Cherry Blossom FestivalThis festival hasbeenheldevery year since2000,when the JapaneseWomen’sClub(JWC)planted400treesintheAmster-damseBostocelebrate400yearsoftradingbetweenJapanandtheNetherlands.Thefestivalisorganisedbyamsterdaminbusiness,theJapaneseembassy,theJapaneseChamberofCommerce (JCC), JWC and the Netherlands-Japan Associa-tion(NVJ).It’sregardedasthemaineventoftheyearfortheJapanesecommunityintheAmsterdamMetropolitanArea.
Workshop for Asian Managers: Doing Business in the NetherlandsMr.JungsooParkfromMacrogen:“For me, as a director of a newly-started Asian company in Amsterdam, this event was very helpful in developing a better understanding of the Dutch way of thinking, thus making doing business with Dutch people more fluent and straightforward. I would defi-nitely recommend this event to any new company or anyone considering starting a business in the Netherlands.”
The annual amsterdam inbusiness Cricket eventOrganisedforIndiancompaniesintheAmsterdamArea,andheldattheVRAcricketgroundsinAmstelveen.Mr.VasudevanRajagopalanfromTataConsultancyServices:
“The annual cricket event is the largest social gathering for Indian companies in Amsterdam. The event has been a big hit with all participants (players, friends and families) and has a good mix of competitiveness and fun. It also provides a platform for integration between the native Dutch and the Indian expatriate community.”
Update seminar JapanThe seminar offers members of the Japanese community tailoredinformationonrelevanttopics.In2010,thesubjectsdiscussed included safety, the Expatcenter and medical care. A Japanese interpreter is present at the seminar for non- English speaking participants.
Diwali festival ThisfestivalbringstheIndian,Dutchandinternationalcom-munitytogether.ThethemesareIndiandancemusic,cultureandfood.Mr.AnujSharmafromNIITTechnologies:“Diwali is a festival of light which unites all Indians. The Amsterdam Metro-politan Area did a great service to the Indian community in orga-nising the Diwali event of 2009 on such a large scale, and topping it all off with fireworks. I look forward to more such events.”
Informal business events for the Chinese business communityMr. Wang Shu from Great Wall Airlines Company Limited:
“My wife and I attended the performance of China National Ballet’s Raise the Red Lantern in AMS Music Theatre, hosted by the Mayor of Amsterdam. We enjoyed some interesting talks with a lot of our Chinese friends, and especially enjoyed talk-ing to officials from the Amsterdam City Hall and the Chinese Embassy. It was a really enjoyable and unforgettable night.”
Dragonboat Festival in AlmereWitharangeoftents,podiaandworkshopsshowcasingTaiwan-ese culture, from traditional music, dance, sport and games to typicalcuisine,thisspecialdayisthemajorannualeventfortheTaiwanesecommunityintheNetherlands.Itattractsmanyvisitors.Mr.FrankLiufromtheTaipeiRepresentativeOfficeintheNether-lands: “Investors and compatriots from Taiwan feel at home away from home with the annual Dragon Boat Celebration in Almere. If business is successful and you don’t feel homesick, you’ve made the right choice.”
Ajax football event for Korean expatsMr.SunoChungfromDiaDentEurope:“This event gave me great satisfaction and was a wonderful experience because I could see a major football game for the first time in the Netherlands. I was among the supporters, and although I am Korean, I feel I can be Dutch as well through this kind of event.”
Networking events for international companiesAsapartofourservice,weregularlyinviteinternationalcom-panies to events where business people can network andmeetotherswhocanaddvalueorknowledgetotheirwork.Mr.KiyomiKato fromMizuhoCorporateBankattended theamsterdam inbusiness event at SAIL 2010: “Thank you for the great reception, nice music, a panoramic view of the sail event, and the tips for the weekend events. I usually do not hang around very long during these ‘formal’ receptions, but last night was an exception. I enjoyed it very much. I rode my bike home last night, feeling like a Dutchman.”
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Kees van RuitenbeekPrincipal,AmsterdamInternationalCommunitySchool(AICS)
“Since 2003, in cooperation with am-sterdam inbusiness, we have developed an educational service for internation-ally mobile students in the Amsterdam Area. In (and around) our expanded building, we are now able to teach over 600 students, equipping them with a valuable, international body of knowl-edge, skills and understanding. We also aim to make them feel at home abroad, while encouraging them to develop the attitude of making learning the heart of everything they do.”
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