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As Finland cautiously reopens for summer, Amcham is by your side. Today’s difficult economic situation has placed exceptional pressure on member companies in our community and the nation, and we are here to provide a valuable network that will help you reach your potential.
Along with continued personal outreach and updates, we are committed to hosting events for you to learn and strengthen your professional relationships. Below are previews to upcoming events throughout 2020 and recent highlights. You will have opportunities to register your attendance when you’re back after the holiday break, and you’ll see programming for our Women’s Network, Legal Committee, Country Manager Network, Defence Industry Dialogue and more added to the schedule.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR EVENTS!
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Amcham Finland Live with Harvard Business Review Press:
The End of the Experience Economy?
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Who: All members
What: The worldwide governmental response to COVID-19 has devastated many sectors of the global economy. And it is those enterprises firmly in the Experience Economy that have been most hurt – bars and restaurants, theaters, sporting events, museums, malls and the high street, and especially tourism, including not just destinations, but airlines, hotels, ride companies, and so forth – for it is precisely in such places where people gather. So what should you do in response as a leader of an enterprise, particularly one hard hit by the ‘coronacrisis’?
When: Tuesday, June 16, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Online – Visit amcham.fi to register!
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Amcham Finland Live with Harvard Business Review Press:
The Grit Factor
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Who: All members
What: Author of The Grit Factor, US Army pilot Shannon Huffman Polson talks about courage, resilience, and leadership in the most male-dominated organization in the world. This inspiring and pragmatic virtual event is designed to motivate current and aspiring leaders everywhere – whether male or female.
When: Thursday, June 25, Time To Be Confirmed
Where: Online
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Amcham Finland Live with Harvard Business Review Press:
Couples That Work
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Who: All members
What: How can dual-career couples find fulfillment in love and work? Award-winning researcher and INSEAD professor Jeniffer 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
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U.S. Election Update with Steve Scully of C-SPAN
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Who: 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
Where: Online
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Country Manager Network:
How to Secure Investment and Grow Your Business in Finland
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Who: Country managers, managing directors, managing partners, or those in similar positions
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.
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.
When: Wednesday, September 23
Where: Online
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U.S. Presidential Election Series:
Live Election Watch
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Who: Members, public-sector representatives, and educators interested in U.S. politics
What: Join us to witness the live unfolding of America’s presidential election results! More details will be revealed as the date draws closer.
When: Wednesday, November 4, 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: To Be Confirmed
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Finland as a Business Location 2020 Barometer Launch
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Who: 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
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Tarja Keen founded FinNero and succeeded in entering the
ultra-competitive American retail market. Any business leader who is hoping to break into the U.S. market would be wise to listen to the FinNero story and deploy the tactics that Tarja used. Click to check out her inspiring story!
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Read the FinNero
Success Story!
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Amcham Finland sponsored this special episode of Leadcast, in which we welcomed Martin Reeves as our guest.
Martin Reeves leads the BCG Henderson Institute, a think tank for business strategy and management. Martin is also a well-known TED speaker, author and regular contributor to leading management journals. In this episode, Martin shares the five imperatives for companies to succeed in the 2020s. Key characteristics of future business leaders and why learning is the new execution are also discussed. The episode was recorded just before the COVID-19 pandemic reached Finland.
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Listen to
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