Date and Time
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
12–1:30 p.m. MST
Location
Canyonlands Conference Room,
World Trade Center Utah
Utah and the Netherlands: A Gateway to Your European Growth 🇳🇱
At our Crossroads of the World event with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, we explored why the Netherlands is a premier gateway for Utah companies expanding into Europe. Known for its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and innovation-driven economy, the Netherlands offers unmatched opportunities for businesses venturing into the European market.
Key Highlights from the Discussion:
Prime Location: Centrally located, with over one-third of the EU's population within a 300-mile radius.
Global Connectivity: Europe’s largest port (Rotterdam) and the 2nd most connected airport (Schiphol) streamline the transport of goods, people, and data.
Digital Gateway: The Netherlands boasts Europe’s most connected broadband network, making it a hub for digital innovation.
Business-Friendly Environment: R&D incentives, including a 9% tax rate on profits from innovative projects, make it an attractive destination for tech and innovation.
With Utah being five times larger geographically but home to only about one-fifth of the Netherlands’ 17 million people, there’s much to learn from their success in leveraging innovation and connectivity for growth.
Special thanks to our distinguished panelists for sharing their expertise:
Theo Peters, consul general of the Netherlands in San Francisco
Franz Kolb, director of international trade at the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
Mandy Jenkins, head of people at PassiveLogic, an established investor in the Netherlands
Joseph Cruz, partner international tax at Ernst & Young U.S.
This event is hosted in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Salt Lake Chamber.
Theo Peters, consul general of the Netherlands in San Francisco
Mr. Peters began his diplomatic career in 1992 at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He served as a Policy Advisor in the East Asia and Oceania Unit from 1992 to 1994 and then at the Political Affairs Unit at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Jakarta from 1995 to 1997. From 1997 to 2001, he was a Personnel and Management Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He held various roles at the Embassy in Tokyo and the Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels from 2001 to 2011. Since September 2011, he has been the Head of the Non-proliferation, Disarmament, Arms Control, and Export Control Policy Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Crossroads of the World
Join us as we bring together global influencers at our in-person roundtable discussions with top government and business leaders from around the world. Be a part of meaningful conversations and make valuable connections that will expand your perspective and knowledge of the global marketplace. These roundtables are designed for the ambitious and forward-thinking individual who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the world of international trade.
