Partnership Program

Pilot - Partnership Program

The Expatcenter's Partnerhsip Program was created in 2009 to connect expats with service-providers operating in the expat market. The program offers assistance to expats by connecting them with relevant service providers; particularly useful for an expat's arrival and first three months in the Netherlands.

The Expatcenter's Partnership Program works in co-operation with relevant private parties in the expat market. Sectors include banking, cars & driving, childcare, employment, insurance, tax and financial advisors, education (higher education & international schools), language courses, legal services, media, moving companies, relocation agencies, and telecom & internet. The program allows the Expatcenter to refer expats to a reliable network of expat-focused service providers.

A full list of current partners can be found here.

The current Partnership Program membership runs from 1 January 2012 until 31 December 2012.

Program details

Once accepted as a member of the Partnership Program, companies will benefit from the exposure and advertising opportunities which are a part of the basic membership package. Partners will also have the possibility of selecting additional marketing services and tools to reach the expatriate market.

Please note: a membership fee is charged for the partnership term, in order to cover all operating costs. The current membership fee for the 2011 term is €1.550,- excl. VAT .

Membership benefits

Members of the Expatcenter's Partnership Program, will receive the following benefits and exposure:

• Company logo, description and contact details featured in the Expatcenter's Partnership booklet (My first month in Amsterdam), given to all expats visiting the Expatcenter (over 450 expats/month)

• Company name and link listed on the Expatcenter website in relevant sector information

• Recognition as an "Expatcenter Partner" on the Expatcenter's website

• Company flyers and marketing materials displayed at the Expatcenter (visited by over 450 expats/month)

• The right to refer to themselves as partner of the Expatcenter in company marketing and communication

• Invitations to various Expatcenter corporate and expat-related events

Additional marketing opportunities:

All partners will have the benefit of additional marketing opportunities*. These include:

• a banner on the Expatcenter website (this is strictly partners-only)

• a banner and/or advertorial in the Expatcenter's quarterly Newsletter to HR Managers

• a banner and/or advertorial in the Expatcenter's monthly Newsletter to expats

• speaking or workshop at an Expatcenter event

• company marketing materials included in the Expatcenter's Welcome Bag, given to all visiting expats

* Additional marketing activities are not included in the basic membership price.

Program criteria

To join the Expatcenter Partnership Program companies will need to meet the below criteria for participation. It is our intention to select 10 companies to be our preferred partners in each sector. Partner companies therefore must have:

• all relevant company information must be in English (including website, flyers, forms, service, etc.)

• a minimum of one year work experience in the expat market

• agree to co-operate with our client-monitoring project; we will request feedback from expats on your services (information will not be made public)

• a standard company procedure for handling customer/client complaints

• recent verifiable references from a minimum of two expat clients and two international companies

• a membership to the relevant sector’s professional association (where applicable)

Apart from the above criteria, companies must agree to the membership terms and conditions, which will be given to all applicants.

Application

In order to apply you will need to meet the above minimum criteria and submit your application. Please contact us for further information.

We look forward to hearing from you and working together.

Colleen Geske
Email: c.geske [at] expatcenter.iamsterdam.com
Telephone: +31 (0)20 254 7956

Tess Muntinga
Email: t.muntinga [at] expatcenter.iamsterdam.com
Telephone: +31 (0)20 254 7972