Aim High!

During last week’s AmCham panel debate in Arendal, MP Tuva Moflag (Ap) very astutely observed that “Norway is seen as an unpredictable partner for innovation. As long as industry gives us this kind of input, we have to take that seriously.”

The already keen audience, including senior representatives from 17 global healthcare companies, focused even more intently as she went on to explain how “our role as politicians is to set ambitious goals – if we don’t aim high, we won’t go anywhere.”

Aiming high – while methodically evaluating progress toward our shared goals – should be paramount as we ramp up after the long summer hiatus. AmCham’s international members continue to inspire and lead the way within innovation and value creation. Let’s collectively make the case for as much of that happening in Norway as realistically possible.

Looking ahead, our revamped US Companies in Norway report will soon be released. In partnership with Menon, the report highlights just how significantly US businesses’ investments and activities contribute to Norway’s economic landscape. With a record 389 active US companies in Norway, our report lists top revenue and tax generators, employers, and key direct investment sectors.

AmCham’s engaging autumn line-up will also happily include our 24^th annual golf tournament, our joint US energy technologies reception at ONS in Stavanger, fresh installments of our popular defense, sustainability and financial forums, our continuing Mentorship Program and Tech Talent Network for leadership development, our big US Election Night event (stay tuned for details!), and of course our November 25^th Thanksgiving Charity Dinner.