NACCSE IS..

The Netherlands American Chamber is an initiative to encourage, support and promote trade and investment relationships between The Netherlands and the United States. The Chamber provides a platform for new and established Dutch businesses, and other members of the Dutch community, to come together to advance their interests, and for Dutch and American businesses to work together for their mutual benefit. 

PRESS RELEASES

Vanderlande Industries nominated for the Governors International Awards Oct, 3, 2011

The Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce for the Southeast (NACCSE) is proud to announce that Vanderlande Industries has been nominated for the Governor’s International Awards. The Dutch company, Vanderlande Industries established their subsidiary and US Headquarters in Atlanta in 1998. Read more

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Jan 11 2012 Holland Info Booth at Modex 2012 During the Modex 2012 expo in Atlanta on 6-9th February 2012  www.modexshow.com, the following Dutch companies will take part in the Holland Info Booth :
Akapp-Stemmann BV http://www.akapp.com/
Lemmens Crane Systems http://www.lemmenscranesystems.com/
BV http://www.lemmenscranesystems.com/
Logitrade BV http://www.logitrade.nl/site-c/?sid=0
Saco Airport Equipment http://www.saco.aero/
Savas Seating BV http://www.savas.com/
Teun BV http://www.teun.com/nl/home/
Tiller BV http://www.tiller.eu/
Two-B Machinery International BV http://www.two-b-int.nl/site/index.cfm
Through means of brochures and on-screen presentations, the companies will be taking their first steps on the American Material Handling Market. The participants will have the opportunity to easily and inexpensively measure their ability
to succeed in the American market. After the event, all the contacts made will be sent to all the different participants.
The Holland Info Booth is a joint initiative of the Dutch Consulate in Miami and the C&H Maastricht. The Dutch Consulate is responsible for the financial and realization aspect, C&H responsible for soliciting and selecting the participants. If you have any question with regard to the Holland Info Booth, please contact
Consulate Generale of the Kingdon of the Netherlands in Miami
Contact person: Ms. Barbara Staals, Sr. Commercial officer (Barbara.Staals@minbuza.nl) 
 C&H Maastricht Contact person : Mr Rob Costongs (ch-maastricht@dmm-ch.com) T. +31-43-3255262

Nov 1 2011 Dutch eye investements in Georgia Dutch Ambassador Renée Jones-Bos is heading to Atlanta Nov. 7-9 to meet with Georgia officials, and Dutch businesses and community leaders in an effort to solidify and strengthen economic and cultural ties between the Netherlands and Georgia.  Read more.

Oct 27 2011  Sign the petition against Dutch citizens living abroad from having their Dutch passports revoked.  Minister Donner wants to revoke Dutch passports from those who obtain a foreign passport and to make it more difficult to reacquire a Dutch passport.  However, Dutch identity and loyalty to the Netherlands is not lost upon acquiring a dual citizenship, something that is often done purely for practical reasons.  Dutch citizens abroad are ambassadors for the Netherlands and promote Dutch interests abroad.  It is unfair to paint them as unworthy of holding Dutch citizenship. Sign the petition.

Oct 27 2011  New York debate on dual citizenship passports.  If there is one thing that irritates the Dutch in the US, it's the Dutch government trying to take their Dutch passports away from them.  That was the topic of discussion on Tuesday at the Netherland Club in New York, led by Boris Dittrich. Read more here.

Oct 3-2011 The Netherlands World’s Second Largest Exporter of Agricultural Products, After US. In 2010, the Netherlands maintained its position as the world’s second largest exporter of Agricultural products, only to be exceeded by the United States. Read more

Sept 30-2011 New book: Prominent Dutch American Entrepreneurs. Prominent Dutch American Entrepreneurs tells the stories of successful businesses started by Dutch-Americans in the United States. Its author is Professor Emeritus Carl Pegels of the University at Buffalo who taught Business Management there and has written extensively on that subject throughout his career. Read more 

Aug 30-2011 Dutch: a new North-American magazine about the Netherlands. Tom Bijvoet is the publisher of Dutch, a new English-language magazine about the Netherlands and the Dutch. Dutch is a full-color glossy magazine about the Netherlands, the Dutch, and the Dutch in North-America.The first edition of this new English-language magazine just came of the press this week. We spoke with Tom Bijvoet, the publisher. Read more

A TASTEFUL EXCURSION TO CSM BAKERY

The smell of the freshly baked goods on the parking lot was wonderful and invited us inside to discover more about the world behind CSM Bakery Products in Atlanta. Ron van der Giesen, Senior Vice-President of Operations, our host, took us on a tasteful tour through the bakery. First of all we learned about the company; CSM’s Bakery Supplies Business is the worldwide leader of bakery products. They offer a full line of the finest ingredients and bakery products.. CSM Bakery Products, based just outside of Atlanta, manufactures a wide range of bakery products and ingredients for in-store and foodservice markets as well as artisan and industrial bakeries. With 14 manufacturing facilities, 2 research and development centers and 3,500 plus employees, CSM Bakery Products is one of the largest bakery manufacturers in North America. The company's family of brands includes some of the industry's most trusted brands such as  Brill, Best Brands, Henry & Henry, Multifoods, Fantasia, Karp's, Telco and Orth. 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 2011

As always, the 9th Golf Tournament was a great success. A 110 players, representing more than 60 Dutch and American companies enjoyed a day away from the office, the course and beautiful weather! Next year will be the 10-year anniversary of the golf tournament. It promises to be yet another spectacular event. Many companies have already announced to be there again, and have already secured their spot for next year. We hope that you will be there again too, and celebrate this special anniversary with us. It was a great event! Follow this link to see pictures.

EVENTS

• January, New Year's Reception January 25th 2012 (invitation only)
• February, Breakfast Meeting (Date TBC)
• Women's Business Lunch, February 9th 
• Lunch & Learn 
• Clean Tech Lunch 
• March, Benelux dinner March 15th 2012

DUTCH EVENTS AGENDA

April, Queen's Birthday Celebration