Nordic Business Exchange USA 2021

Theme: Virtual Market Expansion and Nordic Cooperation in the USA

Each year Nordic Business Exchange USA gathers business executives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States to meet and share business insights. Partnerships and networking are important for executives seeking to expand reach and operations, and to collaborate in research and development, manufacturing, education, and marketing of technology, products, services.

Due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, “Virtual Market Expansion” is the new norm for business. Business executives are invited to join the 2021 Nordic Business Exchange USA virtually – October 14, 2021.

Join us to:

  • meet speakers from Nordic Business Council USA, Economic Development Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Academia, Trade Organizations, and Industry
  • learn how your business can benefit from Nordic cooperation in the United States
  • discover how Virtual Market Expansion USA can help your business successfully enter and expand reach and operations in the United States

Agenda

Welcome Message

  • Minna LeVine, Nordic Business Council Chairman USA
  • Tana Torrano, Nordic Business Exchange USA

Session 1 

Nordic Co-operation

  • The Nordic Business Council USA  Introduction
    • Messages from Council Members
    • Nordic Council Initiatives
  • Nordic Business Directory
  • Nordic Cup
    • Nordic eGaming Team
  • SMART Education Exchange
    • TAMK
    • University of Jyvaskyla
  • Virtual Market Expansion
    • Council of American States in Europe (CASE) – Joshua Seeberg, President
    • Select USA – Jacqueline Vitello, Deputy Director of Programs and Events
    • Georgia Tech – Virtual Market Expansion Soft Landings Program
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Session 3  

Virtual Market Entry Program

  • Video of VME Program
  • USA Resources and Partners
    • SBA Resource
    • USTDA Resource
  • US States VME and updates

Nordic Business Directory

  • Introduction and presentation – Tana Torrano

Closing Remarks

  • Tana Torrano, Nordic Business Review (NBR)
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Session 2

Program Updates

  • SMART Community Exchange USA 2021 – November 4, 2021
  • Secure America SMART-R initiative
  • SMART Community Directory
  • SMART Community Council is currently seeking Council members in the following categories
    • Safety and Security
    • Education Institutions
    • Education Services
    • School Safety and Security
    • Infrastructure
    • Healthcare
    • Transportation
    • Energy
    • Banking
    • Financial Services
    • Telecom
    • Mobility
    • Agriculture
    • IT