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SUMMARY:Dallas Stars with EACC Texas Board
DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch the Dallas Stars play the Calgary Flames! \nEnjoy a night in Dallas with the EACC Texas at a Dallas Stars game\, hosted in the heart of downtown Dallas at the American Airlines Center. This special event is dedicated and restricted to the President’s Circle and Sustaining Partner Members of the Chamber. \nThis event is graciously hosted by: \n \nREGISTER HERE \nEvent details \nDate: Thursday\, March 6 \nLocation: 2500 Victory Ave\, Dallas\, TX 75219 \n\n6:30 PM: Registration and networking\n7:00 PM: Face-off\n\nAttendance \n\nFree to attend: President’s Circle and Sustaining Partner Members\n\nParking: Available within two blocks of the American Airlines Center \nEnjoy a fun night with hockey\, drinks\, appetizers\, and engagement with the EACC Texas Board \nWho should attend: \n\nEACC Texas Board members\nPresident’s Circle members\nSustaining Partner members
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/dallas-stars-with-eacc-texas-board/
LOCATION:American Airlines Center\, 2500 Victory Ave\, Dallas\, 75219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="EACC Texas":MAILTO:info@eacctx.com
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SUMMARY:Going BIG in TEXAS - Slovak House!
DESCRIPTION:Join Erin McKelvey at Slovak House 2025\, a high-energy\, one-day event designed for entrepreneurs\, investors\, and professionals eager to expand in Texas – the land of limitless opportunities!  \nThis all day networking event is about real opportunities. You’ll hear from Slovak companies breaking into the U.S. market\, meet people who know how to succeed in Texas\, and get straight talk from those who’ve done it. Calling all EACC Texas members and friends to join EACC Texas President Erin McKelvey as she moderates Panel 1: Practical Foundations for Success in Texas! \nIf you want to learn how to expand\, invest\, or partner in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S.\, this is the room you need to be in.   \nMarch 9 at Q-Branch 9:30AM to 8:00PM Event link to register: https://lu.ma/hc5gepdn  \nWHAT TO EXPECT  \n\nTexas Secretary of State Jane Nelson on what makes Texas a land of opportunity\nPractical panels on navigating the Texas business landscape\nSlovak entrepreneurs proving they can compete and win in the U.S.\nInspiring TEDx talks from Slovaks making waves in the U.S.\nRapid-fire pitch sessions – 15 companies\, 60 seconds each\nPlenty of time to meet people who matter \n\nPROGRAM – SLOVAK HOUSE  \n\n10:30 AM – Welcome to Slovak House\nRadovan Javorcik – Ambassador of Slovakia to the United States\nAndrea Hrusovska - Chief People Officer at Slovak PRO\n\n  \n\n10:50 AM – Business Friendly Slovakia\nVladimir Lackovic - Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment\, SARIO - Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency\nNikola Kmecova - FDI Consultant\, SARIO - Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency \n\n  \n\n11:20 AM – TEDx Talk: Slovak Success in the U.S.\nVlado Hruda - Product Manager\, Miro \n\n  \n\n11:40 AM – Quick Pitch Session\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n\n  \n          \n\n12:00 PM – PANEL 1: Practical Foundations for Success in Texas\nPanel of lawyers: Dave Quinn\, John Sigety & Martin Valko\nModerator: Erin McKelvey - President\, EACC Texas\n\n  \n\n13:00 PM – Networking Lunch \n\n  \n\n2:00 PM – PANEL 2: The Austin Ecosystem – Your Growth Partner\nMarcos Cervantes - CEO of Q-Branch\nMortada Mohamed - President\, World Affairs Council of Austin\nScott Smith - Director of Economic Development\, City of Cedar Park\nDavid Steele - Director\, Plug and Play Sportstech \n\n  \n\n3:00 PM – KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Texas – The Land of Opportunity\nTexas Secretary of State Jane Nelson \n\n  \n\n3:20 PM – Coffee & Networking \n\n  \n\n3:40 PM – Quick Pitch Session (Round 2)\n15 Slovak companies\, 60 seconds each \n\n  \n\n4:00 PM – Achieving Success in America\nGrant Mitterlehner - CEO of MittGroup \n\n  \n\n4:30 PM – TEDx Talk: Slovak AI Innovation Changing America\nNiko Dubovsky - Co-founder of SuperCity AI  \n\n  \n\n4:40 PM – Closing Remarks \n\n  \n\n5:00 – 8:00 PM – Networking with Slovak food and drinks \n\n \nA special shoutout to last year’s webinar with Erin McKelvey\, Dave Quinn\, Jitka Rysava\, John Sigety\, and Martin Valko!
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/going-big-in-texas-slovak-house/
LOCATION:Q-Branch Global Collaboration Center\, 200 E 6th St #310\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Get ready for the SACC Austin: SXSW Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Special SXSW Gathering at Eleiko! \nJoin us on Sunday\, March 9th at Eleiko Sport Inc. for an exciting social gathering during SXSW\, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a dynamic mix of companies as well as representatives traveling from Sweden to Austin. \nThe evening will feature a special keynote speaker\, Siavosh Derakhti\, who will share his inspiring insights in his presentation “Courage and Commitment: Making a Difference in an Uncertain World.” \nHosted by Eleiko\, this event promises a welcoming and engaging atmosphere\, complete with refreshments and authentic barbecue by The Smoking Swede. And of course\, no Swedish gathering is complete without something sweet! Our friends at Fika & Candy will introduce their brand and treat guests to a selection of authentic Swedish sweets. \nAbout Our Host – Corporate Member Eleiko\nEleiko has been a global leader in strength training for over 60 years\, providing premium weightlifting and fitness equipment to athletes and training facilities worldwide. With a commitment to innovation\, quality\, and performance\, Eleiko empowers people to become stronger\, healthier\, and better through world-class equipment and education. \nSpecial Guest – Siavosh Derakhti\nDuring the evening\, we will hear from Siavosh Derakhti\, an award-winning advocate for social change. Derakhti is not just a speaker – he´s a changemaker. As a young muslim growing up in Malmö\, Sweden\, Derakhti witnessed firsthand how his childhood bestfriend\, who was jewish\, faced antisemitism from an early age. Years later\, while in highschool\, Derakhti saw antisemitism continue to rise – and he knew he had to act. Determined to make a difference\, he launched initiatives to “bridge cultural divides” among Malmös youth. Since then\, Derakhti has organized study trips and created opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to connect. He is the founder of a non-profit organization called UMAF that works against antisemitism and Xenophobia\, and has been featured in Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s most influential young leaders. Derakhti is also the first recipient of the newly established ELSA award and the inaugural Raoul Wallenberg Prize. In his speech\, “Courage and Commitment: Making a Difference in an Uncertain World\,” Derakthi will share his inspiring journey and discuss the power of engagement\, diversity\, and leadership in today’s world.\nPlease secure your spot by RSVPing promptly\, as availability is limited. \n📅 Date: March 9th\n🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: Eleiko Sport Inc.\, 3910 S Industrial Dr Suite 100\, Austin\, Tx 78744 \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n\nFees/Admission\nFree of charge\, but please register for planning purposes. Limited spots available!\nLocation\nEleiko Sport Inc.\, 3910 S Industrial Dr Suite 100\, Austin\, Tx 78744
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/get-ready-for-the-sacc-austin-sxsw-event/
LOCATION:Eleiko Sport Inc.\, 3910 S Industrial Dr Suite 100\, Austin\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Swedish American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lena.starostine@gff.com
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SUMMARY:Polish Networking NIGHT!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Polish Investment & Trade Agency for an exciting evening of innovation\, culture (yes\, there will be pierogi)\, and networking at the Polish Networking Night during SXSW in Austin on March 9th! \nThis exclusive event will showcase Poland’s brightest tech companies\, offering a unique opportunity to meet the minds behind the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of tech. \nLocation: Innovation Bridge Europe House\, 4th Floor\, Thompson Hotel \nDoors Open: 6:00 PM | Programming Begins: 6:30 PM | Networking: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM \nRSVP: https://lnkd.in/ev7KxfsB
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/polish-networking-night/
LOCATION:Innovation Bridge Europe House\, 506 San Jacinto Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Get ready for the Webinar with Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson: Technology and Global Inequality in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED\nWebinar with Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson: Technology and Global Inequality in the Age of AI\nMarch 12\, 2025 \n08:00 AM CDT\n\n\n\n\nGothenburg U-GOT KIES centre and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Dallas welcome you to a lecture by Simon Johnson\, Professor\, MIT Sloan School\, and Nobel Laureate 2024.  \nProfessor Johnson´s lecture at this webinar adresses the impact of generative AI on jobs and incomes\, where current debates contrast techno-optimism and techno-pessimism. Based on his co-authored book Power and Progress (with D. Acemoglu)\, Professor Johnson provides insights into historical trends and current debates about how technology impacts jobs\, income and global inequality. He concludes with insights into an active role for policy to shape AI use. \nModerator & organizer: Maureen McKelvey\, Professor\, University of Gothenburg\, Sweden \nDate & time: Thursday 12 march\, 8 am – 9 am CST\nVenue: Digital lecture. Link will be sent out a day before the lecture\nSpeaker: Nobel Prize Laureate Professor Simon Johnson \n  \nFree event\, registration required \nRegister here: https://link.gu.se/Events/6929/Apply \n\nDate/Time\nPlease note that the time for the webinar is 15:00-16:00 (Sweden) / 8:00-9:00 am (Dallas\, USA)
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/get-ready-for-the-webinar-with-nobel-laureate-simon-johnson-technology-and-global-inequality-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Swedish American Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:lena.starostine@gff.com
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SUMMARY:Online discussion with French Tax authorities on Legal Certainty in Taxation and Transfer Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Online Roundtable Discussion with French tax authorities \nWednesday\, March 19th\, 2025 \n5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CET (Paris) \n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST (New York) \n8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST (Los Angeles) \n“Legal Certainty in Taxation and Transfer Pricing: How to Develop a Constructive Relationship with French Tax Authorities” \nTax rules\, particularly in terms of international taxation\, can be complex. However\,  French tax authorities offer solutions to help  secure tax positions of groups present in France. By fostering a long-term relationship with the administration\, groups can address tax issues related to their specific activities and exceptional transactions. \nThis is particularly important for groups looking to develop their activities in France. The administration can ensure more certainty by securing the tax treatment for projects and validating transfer pricing  methods for international transactions between the United States and France. \nTo support businesses\, specialized departments within the French tax administration now offer streamlined processes adapted to the transactions involved and the objectives of international groups. \nThese services are designed to: \n\nProvide tax certainty for investment projects\nSecure tax treatment applicable to investment projects\nLimit the burden of tax audits\nEliminate double taxation\n\nThe European American Chamber of Commerce (EACC) invites you to a videoconference\, featuring senior officials from these programs within the French tax administration.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscuss the best ways to manage their relationship with French tax authorities\nExchange best practices\nGain insights on how to create a sustainable connection with various  departments.\n\n  \nWith the Participation of: \nDirection Générale des Finances Publiques – Corporate Partner Service Candice Jalton\, Head of “Tax For Business France” T4B \n \nDirection Générale des Finances Publiques – French APA & MAP Department Imtiaz Mohammed Manager of MAP & APA 1st Unit \n \nModerator: Eric Lesprit | Deloitte Société d’Avocats\, Attorney-at-Law -Partner at Deloitte Société d’Avocats \n \nRegister \nRegistration required\, by invitation
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/online-discussion-with-french-tax-authorities-on-legal-certainty-in-taxation-and-transfer-pricing/
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SUMMARY:Meet The Netherlands in Texas...Transatlantic Business Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Stef van de Vijver\, Economic Officer\, Netherlands Business Support Office Houston  \nwith a Netherlands Economic Update in the State of Texas  \nand an introduction of the  \nEACC Texas –  Transatlantic Trade Alliance by Michelle Schulz & Antony Francis   \n  \n\n\n\nDid you know that the Netherlands can fit into the State of Texas 16 Times? Small country\, big trade impact! The EACC Texas brought EDC’s\, trade officials\, and industry experts together at The Point Group on March 20th to “Meet the Netherlands” with Stef van de Vijver from the NBSO Texas. Stef shared the Netherlands’ priorities of trade focus in Texas including Water Resilience\, Energy Transition\, Mobility\, Life Sciences\, Tech and Sports and how passionate he is of their role in assisting SME’s to land in Texas. \nAdditionally\, as the EU considers implementation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)\, dubbed a “regulatory bazooka” in response to upcoming tariffs on April 2nd\, EACC Texas Board Secretary\, Michelle Schulz of Schulz Trade Law unveiled the EACC Texas Transatlantic Trade Alliance\, co-led by logistics expert Antony Francis\, and Stefan Boehmer\, VP at Korber Supply Chain. This timely taskforce will lead trade discussions and working groups in DFW to educate\, inform\, and answer industry concerns as we keep the transatlantic business lanes flowing. Now more than at any time in recent history\, it is clear that business must keep channels of discussion open. That event will take place on April 7th in Dallas! \nWe were delighted to welcome two new EACC Texas members\, Future Manager World headquartered in Italy\, and Dr Irena Eris Cosmetics from Poland\, and welcome incoming board member\, Steven B. with J.P. Morgan. EACC Board Chair\, Ruth Baron with The Point Group graciously hosted and took guests up to visit their secret speakeasy after the program.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/52760/
LOCATION:The Point Group Conference Center\, 5601 Granite Parkway\, Plano\, 75024\, United States
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