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AmCham Executives Visit Washington DC and Minneapolis

by AmChams in Europe June 14, 2016

On May 8 – 13, executives from AmChams in Europe gathered in the United States to engage with companies, organizations and key government agencies to strengthen partnerships and gain insight into the current U.S. business and political climate. Representatives from 29 AmChams participated in the annual conference, which took place in Washington DC and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Washington DC

On May 9, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) hosted the delegation for a panel discussion on the Transatlantic Digital Economy, featuring representatives from Mastercard, Google and PayPal. The DOC’s Skip Jones moderated the session, which also included remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Bruce Andrews. In the afternoon, the group met with senior officials from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) for a European security update.

On May 10, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted AmCham executives in the “Hall of Flags” for a series of high-level briefings touching on the U.S. elections, the U.S. economy as well as broader policy issues. The U.S. Chamber session also featured a networking lunch with representatives from Ford, Dow Chemical and FedEx, who discussed Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Business in Europe.

The Washington DC portion of the conference concluded with a high-level reception focused on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which was hosted by Dentons Law firm.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
On May 11, the delegation travelled to Minneapolis to visit some of the region’s most innovative Fortune 500 companies, which included stops at the 3M Innovation Center, St. Jude Medical, Ecolab Innovation Center and Cargill.

Additionally, AmCham executives established contacts with numerous Minnesota based companies attending a “Doing Business in Europe” symposium, organized by the Minnesota Trade Office. The Symposium concluded with a “Windows on Minnesota” networking reception on the 50th floor of the IDS Center, Minneapolis’s tallest building.

AmChams in Europe wishes to thank the Department of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Trade Office - as well as the many companies and organizations who contributed to making this year’s conference a great success.

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