Hi there!
Amidst the hustle of business trips and a flurry of autumn events, visits and conventions, we're sensing a surge in economic growth and interest from diverse markets right here at our NBSO office.
Enjoy your reading!
NBSO Texas
Bee Kothuis, Chief Representative
Mirjam Esteban, Deputy Representative
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Schedule an intake with NBSO |
To help expand international businesses to Texas, we would love to schedule a 30 minute intake call with you.
Feel free to select an available sport on the following link:
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Feel free to visit our office |
Now that we're back in full swing, we've noticed a significant surge in in-person visits over the past month. Small and medium Dutch businesses are increasingly making their way to our office to explore potential opportunities for expanding their presence in the Texan market.
We strive to provide assistance whenever possible by sharing tips, tricks, networking opportunities, and other resources to enhance their knowledge and support these business owners in their growth.
Check out available time slots on our website.
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Dutch Approach to flood resilience in Houston |
The SSPEED Center at Rice University hosted its yearly international conference, ‘Urban and Coastal Flooding: Building a Resilient Future’ on 12 and 13 October. The Dutch approach to flood resilience, with speakers and live Dutch temporary flood protection demos, was featured throughout the conference. |
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Water & Resilience Knowledge Exchange |
The past month we were in The Netherlands for the Water & Resilience Knowledge Exchange mission. We were honored to introduce HCFCD, TWDB, City of Houston and TGLO to the annual test closure of the Maeslant Barrier and other Dutch flood protection icons and gain deeper understanding of the strategies employed to address urban and coastal flood resilience challenges in Texas. |
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Breakbulk Americas, the largest trade event in the region dedicated to the project cargo and breakbulk sector was a big success!
NBSO Texas went and visited the various Dutch companies that were there, Van der Vlist, Verstegen, Mammoet, Nemag, Kerger and Spliethoff. We're exploring ways to further elevate Dutch participation and make it stand out even more, next year.
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Are you planning to visit the Netherlands? Answer a few questions to find out if you need a visa in your situation. Sometimes, you may also require a residence permit. This depends on factors like your nationality and travel plans. |
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VFS Passport Service in Houston |
You can book an appointment for passport application or renewal at the VFS Global center in Houston. VFS Global, an external service provider, is here to make the process more convenient for you. It's worth noting that this location has extended operating hours, providing more flexibility compared to the embassy in Washington D.C. and the consulates-general. It's important to note that an additional service fee will be applicable alongside the consular fee.
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Economic Networking Days 2023 |
In September the annual Economic Networking Days took place.
We also welcomed our new ambassador-designate, Birgitta Tazelaar, a career diplomat with more than 30 years of experience in political affairs.
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Greentown Labs is bringing together both the finance and startup perspective to shed light on various funding avenues available to entrepreneurs, including VC, project finance, and government grants. Panelists will share their unique perspectives on the ideal timing for each type of financing and offer valuable tips to help founders secure the funding they need to scale their climate solutions.
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Sinterklaas in Houston 2023 |
The classic Dutch Sinterklaasfeest
(St. Nicolas celebration) is scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023, and will be hosted at the St. Basil Greek Church grounds in Houston.
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Do you have a question that you'd like to have answered in this section? Let us know and send an email to office@nbso-texas.com.
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