Past events 2008 & 2009

19th November 2009: Nature activities and photography

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An evening about nature by photographer Lassi Rautiainen and Jyrki Oksanen from DiscoverKainuu.

Venue: Embassy of Finland in The Hague

13th November 2009: Christmas party/Pikkujoulu

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The traditional Finnish Pikkujoulu was organized together with the VNF.

Venue: iittala shop in Amsterdam

23rd October 2009: Classical Concert in De Doelen

The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Mikko Franck and with leading soloist Kari Kriikku

Venue: De Doelen-Grote Zaal complex in Rotterdam

14th October 2009: "Finland Country Branding"

The Embassy of Finland, Finpro and the FDTG organised an panel discussion & networking event about Finland country branding. The panelists were: Mr. Klaus Korhonen, Ambassador of Finland,  Mrs. Eija Ailasmaa, President & CEO of Sanoma Magazines & member of the Finland country branding committee, Mr. Vincent Stokman, Manager Positionering EVD, Mrs. Annick Boyen, Man. Director of Weber Shandwick and Mr. Frank van Kuppeveld, Man. Director of Nokia Siemens Networks. Moderator during the event was  Mr. Bas Heijne, Journalist & Columnist at NRC Handelsblad.

Venue: Nokia Siemens Networks, in Zoetermeer

01st October 2009: SKF Green Company presentation

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and SKF B.V. organised a SKF Green Company presentation.

Venue: SKF Nederland in Nieuwegein

17th September: Loyens & Loeff tax seminar

The Swe-Cham and Loyens & Loeff organised a tax seminar. Speakers: Harmen v. Dam & Marieke Bakker.

Venue: Loyens & Loeff in Amsterdam

20th June 2009: Midsummer / Juhannus

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The FDTG celebrated Juhannus together with the VNF.

Venue: Rotterdam and Harkstede

09th June 2009: Herring party

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The traditional FDTG Herring party was for the first time "Nordic".
Venue: Rokade Advies in Rotterdam

09th June 2009: Golf Tournament

The annual Golf event of the Swedish Chamber
Venue: The Golf club "Het Rijk van Nunspeet"

27th May 2009: Business Luncheon

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Keynote speaker: Mr. Henk Brouwer, Executive Director of De Nederlandsche Bank

Venue: Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam

02nd May 2009: Vappu    

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The FDTG joined the VNF Vappu celebrations in Amsterdam

Venue: Canals of Amsterdam

24th March 2009: Nordic Network event    

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Keynote speaker: Mr. André Toet, COO of the Port of Rotterdam

Venue: Smit Internationale in Rotterdam

11th February 2009: Annual General meeting

Keynote speaker: Mr. Erwin Rexwinkel, PricewatehouseCoopers

Venue: Residence of the Ambassador of Finland in The Hague

18th January 2009: New Year's reception

Reception of the Embassy, the Seamen's mission, the VNF and the FDTG

Venue: Finnish Seamen's Mission in Rotterdam

28th November 2008: Christmas party/Pikkujoulu

For the first time in history, the Guild organized a real 'Pikkujoulu'. Sponsor: Finnair

Venue: iittala shop in Amsterdam

29th October 2008: Business Luncheon

Keynote speaker: Mr. Hannu Vornamo, Director of the Chemical Industry Federation

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel Promenade in The Hague 

25th September 2008: Nordic Business Luncheon

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Keynote speaker: Mr. Job Cohen, Mayor of Amsterdam

Venue: Restaurant Kaap Löv in Amsterdam

01st September 2008: Nordic Meet & Greet

Keynote speaker: Mr. Anders Dahlvig, CEO of IKEA

Venue: Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam

10th June 2008: Herring party

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The traditional Finnish Dutch Trade Guild Herring party

Venue: Restaurant Cap Ouest in Scheveningen

02nd June 2008: Golf Tournament

The Scania Challenge Trophy

Venue: Golfclub Oude Maas in Rhoon

22nd May 2008: Company visit Handelsbanken

Keynote speaker: Mr. Jan Häggström, chief economist of Handelsbanken

Venue: Handelsbanken in Amsterdam

14th April 2008: Fashion show

Presentation of Danish fashion in The Netherlands

Venue: Brandboxx in Almere

10th April 2008: FDTG brainstorming session

Session about the present and future position and role of the Guild

Venue: Embassy of Finland in The Hague

27th March 2008: Company visit Loyens & Loeff

Two seminars: Tax developments in the Benelux and Dutch Labour law issues

Venue: Loyens & Loeff in Amsterdam

24th January 2008: Annual General meeting

Keynote speaker: Mr. Tuomo Airaksinen, CEO of Invest in Finland

Venue: Residence of the Ambassador of Finland in The Hague