Dutch Green Initiatives on the US Market - Sept 9, 2010

September 9th, 2009

On September 9, 2009, the NAF-BIZ New York presented its second networking event focused on Dutch innovation in the field of clean technology and leadership in building a strong economy and sustainable society. This event highlighted examples of successful Dutch initiatives on the US market, from Dutch management running a green restaurant in New York to a green architectural design studio to a Dutch company supplying sustainable products for green roofs, roof gardens, green walls and ground cover.

NAF-BIZ New York operates under the auspices of The Netherland-America Foundation.

This event was made possible by the Netherlands Consulate General.

Guest of honor and opening address by:

Frank Heemskerk

Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade

Speakers:

Oscar Warmerdam, Sempergreen

Sempervirens BV is the producer of Sempergreen® sustainable products for green roofs, roof gardens, roundabouts, slopes, green walls and ground cover. They are the world's largest producer of vegetation mats. Sempergreen also produce plant mats, grass tiles and living wall systems.

Oscar Henquet, Rouge Tomate

The GREENEST new restaurant in NY is RED. A member of the Green Restaurant Association, Rouge Tomate sets a new standard for environmentally conscious, aesthetically inspired, nutritionally optimal cuisine. Rouge Tomate's commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, from the culinary to the operational.

Mark Helder, Helder Design LLC

Helder Design, an architectural design studio, designed and developed Metropolitan Green, one of NYC's greenest buildings. Helder Design is committed to exploring high performance, energy-efficient, environmentally responsible construction through the design-build model.

Event Information:

Date:  September 9th, 2009 at 4:00PM

  • 4:00    Registration and Networking Reception
  • 4:30    Opening remarks: Frank Heemskerk, Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade
  • 6:00    Tour of New Amsterdam Village, including sustainable greenhouse

Location:   Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP 
                    One Battery Park Plaza, 10th floor 
                    New York, NY 10004

NAF-BIZ New York is a new platform for the exchange of international business management information, experiences and ideas among the Dutch professional community in the New York City area and U.S. professionals who do business with the Netherlands.

NAF-BIZ New York organizes networking events with high level speakers who present a topic or business case, intended to spark discussion and transfer valuable experience to participants.

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For questions, please contact Jacob Willemsen at 212 681 2566 or jacobwillemsen@new-amsterdam.net.

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