American-Danish Business Council
Oceans apart, yet right next door
On September 25th, Ambassador Lose met with senior executive members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark for an informal discussion about US national politics, trade politics and the relationship between Denmark and the US. The American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark is – just like the American-Danish Business Council on this side of …Continue reading »
In September, the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC welcomed our new Deputy Chief of Mission, Henrik Bramsen Hahn. Henrik has a long career within the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he has held several positions both in Denmark and abroad. Before coming to Washington DC, Henrik served as Denmark’s Ambassador to Mexico, which …Continue reading »
In September, the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC welcomed Denmark’s new Defence, Military, Naval, and Air Attaché, Rear Admiral Martin LaCour. Admiral LaCour has a background in the Danish Navy and has the Danish Department of Defence in several positions in Denmark and abroad. Before coming to Washington DC, Admiral LaCour has served as …Continue reading »
In September, the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC welcomed our new Maritime Advisor, Malte Kofoed Søndergaard. For the last four years, Malte worked at the Danish Maritime Authority focusing on maritime business policies and was part of the team developing the Danish Government’s Growth Plan for Denmark’s maritime cluster. Moreover, Malte has been involved …Continue reading »
On September 27th, The Danish-American Business Council, the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce joined forces and organised a networking opportunity for our young professionals. Once again, we experienced great support and high attendance, as about 60 young professionals met for conversation and after-work drinks. ADBC’s young professionals network now has +100 …Continue reading »
Dear Members of the American-Danish Business Council, Two large celebrations – Wounded Warrior Week and Constitution Day Celebration – are taking place in the beginning of June. These events are only possible because of your support as members of ADBC. I want you to know how extremely grateful I am for that. This week – …Continue reading »
Foreign Minister Samuelsen opens new Consulate General of Denmark in Houston, Texas On May 2nd 2018, a new Consulate General of Denmark opened in Houston, Texas. The “Lone Star State” is the 10th biggest economy in the world with 28 million people. “With the new Consulate General in Houston, we want to make a concrete …Continue reading »
On May 12th 2018 from 10am to 4pm the Embassy of Denmark opened its doors to the public along with embassies of other EU Member States. This year the Embassy of Denmark and the Representation of Greenland had the pleasure of welcoming a record number of visitors. The EU Open House is a highlight of …Continue reading »
In April, The Danish Minister of Environment and Food visited Chicago to meet with Deputy Governor of Illinois Leslie Munger and Deputy Mayor of Chicago Robert S. Rivkin. One purpose of the trip was to promote Danish water solutions. A significant upgrade of the aging and troubled water infrastructure in the US is needed – …Continue reading »
We are pleased to announce that Denmark on May 3rd launched a new cultural strategy focusing on the United States. The inauguration of this new chapter of exchange between Denmark and the USA took place at the Nordic Museum in Seattle. HRH the Crown Princess, Mary, and the Foreign Minister of Denmark, Anders Samuelsen, spearheaded …Continue reading »