Amcham yearbook 2007-Tom5 - American Chamber of Commerce ...

Message from the
Executive Director
2007 is shaping up to be an exciting
and strategic year for AmCham and its
members. We are building on the
progress of a banner 2006, when the
Chamber retooled its mission, released
its Foreign Investors' Agenda and
brought together key lawmakers,
experts and executives.
AmCham is focusing on strategically
growing its membership while sustaining
and servicing our existing members,
and providing added value to
memberships. That takes many forms,
including conducting policy-driven
events with key diplomats, ministers,
and business leaders, whose decisions impact the economic
climate in which our companies operate; and providing promotion
and profiling opportunities such as sponsorships,
member-to-member promotions, and events at the U.S.
Embassy. You can read more about these activities and programs
in the following pages.
AmCham is strengthening its voice for international and
American businesses in Denmark. Our work on policy and
advocacy exemplifies the progress we’ve made. The release
of our Foreign Investors’ Agenda in October raised the bar
for AmCham, and its distribution to key governmental agencies
and legislators has increased the awareness of our member
companies and the issues you face. You can find more
information about the Chamber's policy activities in the policy
and committee sections of this yearbook.
AmCham Denmark · Staff
Chris Eberhart
Deputy Director
Scott Dille
Project Manager
Davia Hayward
Membership &
Event Specialist
AmCham is also leveraging its global network to support our
member companies doing business in the United States and
around the globe. With a visit from U.S. Chamber President
and CEO Tom Donohue in October, important relationships
with key Danish agencies and organizations were solidified,
putting Denmark on the map with the world's largest business
federation. In addition, AmCham assisted numerous
members this past year to establish important business contacts
through its extensive network in both Europe and Asia.
Finally, this past year, the Chamber made a effort to increase
its presence in the media, speaking out on issues of importance
to the membership to gain results. In 2006, AmCham
received coverage of seven separate themes in national business
publications. Our efforts have brought more visibility, a
stronger voice, and recognition for our member companies.
We hope that you will find the 2007 yearbook to be an
informative resource for your business. The information you’ll
find here may even generate some new ideas about optimizing
your membership. Thank you to our sponsors for making
this publication possible and thanks to you, our members, for
your continuing participation and support.
Stephen Brugger, Executive Director, AmCham Denmark
Bo Kristensen
Web Manager
Scott Berman
Journalist
AmCham Denmark Profile
Our Mission
AmCham’s mission is to support
value creation among Chamber members
by improving the investment climate
in Denmark and the U.S.; promoting
entrepreneurship, innovation and
global competitiveness; and
facilitating trans-Atlantic commerce
and knowledge
exchange.
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