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A beautiful summer is coming to a close, and we’re excited to welcome you back with quality online events and mission-backed action from our team. Now more than ever, improving the international business environment is key to the prosperity of your company in Finland and the U.S. market, as well as Finnish society at large. The pandemic continues to push the world ahead in many ways, not least of which are shifts in working culture and strategic priorities. Amcham Finland is working together virtually, and we are more than happy to chat with you about your business goals or delivering your message to government leadership. Our active role in connecting members with the public sector and each other is ongoing. You should read about the complex leadership decisions faced by a staggering 90% of Finnish companies and the way Amcham member Bravemotion consults for solutions. You can also now sign up for upcoming events covering U.S. presidential elections, Harvard Business Review live sessions, and business best practices from a global perspective.
Technically, over 90% of businesses in Finland are family owned. Running a business alongside close relatives can end up a messy situation, and questions often arise that can’t be answered alone. Experts suggest that financial aspects of a business are often easier to solve than the family part. Financial components can fit into established frameworks, whereas difficult conversations don’t have such well-known theories and rules. Bravemotion is experienced with navigating these difficult situations for ultimate success and satisfaction.
Amcham Finland Live with Harvard Business Review Press:
Audience: All members What: How can dual-career couples find fulfillment in love and work? Award-winning researcher and INSEAD professor Jennifer Petriglieri shows how couples can tackle challenges throughout their lives – together. Her book will give you the tools to progress through important stages in your careers and lives as part of a dual-career couple. When: Thursday, August 25, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: Online
U.S. Political Landscape Ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election
Audience: All members, public-sector representatives, and educators interested in U.S. politics What: An overview of Pew Research Center’s most recent data on American voter attitudes ahead of the U.S. presidential election and views of the US economic outlook amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted in collaboration with Nordic AmChams. When: Thursday, August 27, 4:00 PM
U.S. Election Update with Steve Scully of C-SPAN
Audience: All members, public-sector representatives, and educators interested in U.S. politics What: Join us for an exclusive session on the U.S. presidential election with Steven Scully, Senior Executive Producer, Political Editor, and Host of the Washington Journal morning show for the C-SPAN television network. Scully oversees C-SPAN’s coverage of the White House, U.S. politics, and special projects. Having followed U.S. elections closely since joining C-SPAN in 1991, Scully will give an inside and up-close view, and he’ll take your questions. When: Tuesday, September 8, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Landing Big Deals and Managing Risk in America
Audience: Members interested in entering the US market and those already operating there What: Tarja Keen of Finnish dog products company FinNero has landed big deals with Chewy.com and Walmart, two of the biggest retailers in the world. Join her and Lindsay Dansdill of Nielsen, Zehe, & Antas, PC for insights into how you can land big deals in the U.S. and manage risk when selling your products and services in the American market. When: Thursday, September 10, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM + Q&A
Amcham Finland Live with Harvard Business Review Press: Lead from the Future with Mark W. Johnson
Audience: All members What: Mark W. Johnson is co-founder and senior partner at Innosight, a growth strategy consulting firm. In this workshop, you will learn how to: – Develop a mindset that enables you to look beyond the present – Translate your vision into a strategic plan that your team can align around and commit to – Instill visionary thinking into the processes and culture of your whole organization When: Tuesday, September 15, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Country Manager Network:
Audience: Country managers, managing directors, managing partners, or those in similar positions only What: As a leader of an international company in Finland, you need to compete for attention, investments and talent from HQ. How you portray Finland and sell the strengths of the local business environment will make all the difference in your argument. This session will feature two successful country managers, Antti Järvinen of Google and Panu Lauha of Medtronic, and others. They’ll discuss best practices and talk about their direct roles in the process. Our discussion will be moderated by Kathleen Naglee, Head of School at International School of Helsinki. Following the webinar, Tomi Ere, Partner at August Associates, will present you with the updated Finland Fact Pack, a comprehensive tool available for all Country Manger Network members when communicating and selling Finland to their HQ. When: Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Please note: This event is for Country Managers, Managing Directors or similar only Click here to register for Country Manager Network with Google and Medtronic
Finland as a Business Location Barometer 2020
Audience: Executives and public sector representatives curious about how international business leaders perceive Finland as an operating environment What: The 2020 Barometer will compare how company executives perceive Finland’s strengths and weaknesses, international competition, future employment growth, and research and development (R&D) opportunities. Results may highlight stark differences between the time period before the COVID-19 outbreak and after. This research project is undertaken in collaboration with Business Finland. View Barometer Report 2019 here! When: Tuesday, November 17 Where: Online and an event to be determined
U.S. Market Rundown
Audience: Executives seeking clarity on the latest developments in the American market and political arena What: In one hour, get insights beyond what you read in the news. Receive an overview of current circumstances and what you should know to make informed decisions. All sessions are led by Director of Launchpad USA, Mike Klyszeiko, Amcham CEO, Alexandra Pasternak-Jackson, or Amcham Policy Officer Julia Mäklin. When: Anytime as scheduled. Please contact Mike Klyszeiko for details. Where: Online or phone call
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