International corporate community gathers at SAIL
The eighth edition of maritime festival SAIL took place on Amsterdam’s IJ Harbour from 19 August to 23 August 2010. Many prominent guests gathered at an amsterdam inbusiness hosted event on the harbour during the first day of SAIL 2010.
Amsterdam inbusiness
For five days, the Amsterdam IJ harbour served as the backdrop for a festive programme of music, culture and fun, celebrating the city’s rich history in nautical travel and trade.
To celebrate once again hosting one of the largest maritime festivals in the world, amsterdam inbusiness invited the international corporate community in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ for a festive reception.
VIPs
Among the guests that attended the reception were Mr Zhang Jun, the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mr. Minoru Shibuya, the Ambassador of Japan and many others. Many of the VIPS that were present were introduced to the city of Amsterdam’s new mayor, Mr. Eberhard van der Laan. Of course, the mayors of the other cities that make up the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, Almere, Haarlemmermeer and Amstelveen, were present as well and spent time with their guests.
Positive feedback
The event, aimed to show Amsterdam Area’s appreciation for the presence of its international companies, was regarded as a great success. Many of the business people gave very positive feedback on the organisation of the event. One businessman that attended the reception commented afterwards: “Thank you for the great reception, nice music, a panoramic view of the SAIL event and a tip on the weekend events. I usually do not hang around late in these 'formal' receptions, but last night was an exception. I really enjoyed it."
Making you feel welcome
A popular part of the services offered by amsterdam inbusiness is to support companies, making the very best of all the opportunities the area has to offer.
Services especially targeted at international companies that are already present in the Amsterdam Area include:
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Relocation advice: Whether this means a move to new or existing premises, amsterdam inbusiness can help. We know the real estate market in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. We can help with the right connections, and with making a business plan for your next move in the region.
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Intelligence: Up-to-date information and data on the specific sector in which your company is active, helping you identifying opportunities for growth.
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Subsidies: Indicating possibilities to receive subsidies granted by the Dutch government.
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Tapping into the labour market: Attracting the right staff, with the right skills, is just as important. In this area too, amsterdam inbusiness advisers can help by bringing you into contact with the right people.
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Support: To help deal effectively with challenges you might come across (e.g. legislation and regulations, permits, taxes).
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A channel: Allowing you to share your views and experiences concerning the investment climate in the Amsterdam Area with the Dutch government.
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Corporate social responsibility: If interested, we can help you give back to society.
Do you feel we could be of help to you and your business? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our offices in Almere, Amstelveen, Haarlemmermeer or Amsterdam.
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