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Cross-Industry Collaboration Gives AmCham Members a Competitive Edge

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As capital, technology, and ideas increasingly flow between industries, the importance of cross-industry dialogues and collaborative partnerships has never been greater.

As Capgemini’s Country Manager for Norway, Jens Middborg, notes, the benefits for cross-industry collaborations are twofold. “On a broader level, it’s for the greater good. We’re developing something outside of our own space, and, in the case of programs like the Techstars Energy Accelerator with Equinor and Kongsberg, we’re developing things that are innovative and more sustainable – things that generate positive change within our own industries and also for society as a whole.”

Source: AmCham

Published: September 9, 2019

2019-2020 AmCham Mentorship Program Halfway Meeting

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Participants in the 2019-2020 edition of AmCham’s Mentorship Program gathered at AIG’s Oslo headquarters to share updates on the mentorship program so far and discuss how they hope to continue to grow their mentor-mentee relationships in the months to come

Source: AmCham

Published: September 5, 2019

Norwegian Companies Fuel Growth in the American Heartland

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Offering a combination of low living costs, business-friendly policies, top-notch universities, and a talented, highly innovative population, the American Heartland, a region comprised of states such as Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio, has become an increasingly popular place to invest for a growing number of Norwegian companies.

One such company is DNV GL. The Oslo-based provider of risk management and quality assurance services to the maritime, oil and gas, healthcare, and power and renewables industries employs 145 people in two of Ohio’s largest cities, Cincinnati and Columbus.

Source: AmCham

Published: September 2, 2019

Rising Leaders 2019-2020 Cycle Kickoff

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AmCham and the U.S. Embassy welcomed 11 new members to the Rising Leaders Program August 20 and officially launched the 2019-2020 cycle of the program. Rising Leaders is an initiative of the US Embassy and AmCham to provide access for young, up-and-coming leaders from diverse backgrounds to high-level representatives of the established business community. Thirteen continuing members of the program also joined the 2019-2020 cycle kickoff event that was hosted at the US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Richard Riley’s residence.

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2019 AmCham Golf Tournament Recap

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Not even the rain could put a dampen on things at the 2019 AmCham Golf Tournament, as over 75 players fought the weather to claim the coveted Søderstrøm Cup at Bærum Golfklubb thanks to the generous support of sponsors Elavon, Google, Lufthansa Group, and PwC.

For 19 years, the tournament has brought together the AmCham community for a day of networking and spirited but friendly competition, and this year was no exception. Players were not only competing for company pride and the Søderstrøm Cup, but also exciting prize packages from Lufthansa Group, Amerikalinjen, Avinor, PwC, Tesla, and Google, in addition to American wines.

Source: AmCham