Request for Bids/Quotations The U.S. Embassy Copenhagen wishes to establish a contract for Garbage Collection Service at the U.S. Embassy Copenhagen Anticipated performance is for a period of twelve months. (April 1st 2023 through March 31th 2024) As of Thursday, January 5 th 2023, the Embassy is soliciting quotations from interested vendors. Offers are due by February 13th 2023 at …
Read More» Request for Bids/Quotations The U.S. Embassy Copenhagen wishes to establish a contract for Gardening Services for the Temporary Chief of Mission’s Residence (TDCR). Anticipated performance is for one base year period of twelve months and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. As of Wednesday, December 7, 2022, the Embassy is soliciting quotations …
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As prepared for delivery Thank you, Charlotte. Distinguished guests – Good afternoon. I am honored to be here with you today, and have the opportunity to address such an important group of business and political leaders. I would like to thank Dansk Erhverv and CEO Brian Mikkelsen for the invitation to share the U.S. foreign …
Read More» PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MAY 14, 2021 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Copenhagen, Reykjavik, and Kangerlussuaq from May 16-20. Secretary Blinken will begin his trip in Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark, where he will meet with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod to discuss our strong bilateral ties, commitment to combating …
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On May 5 and 6, U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen in partnership with SelectUSA and Runway Innovation Hub is hosting the seminar Essential Elements For US Market Success on how Danish startups can scale up and access the U.S. market. We encourage you to register and attend! Read on for further details and registration links. Essential Elements …
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On October 1, Ambassador Sands participated in a dinner at Sølyst arranged by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Denmark . The purpose of the dinner was to award the prize for this year’s “Foreign Company of the Year Award.” IBM Denmark received the prestigious honor this year in recognition of their continued efforts on developing and innovating their business in Denmark. The jury emphasized …
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In July, Ambassador Sands and a small delegation from U.S. Embassy Denmark visited the Faroe Islands. In the Embassy’s constant efforts to strengthen and deepen relations with all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ambassador Sands and the delegation met with people from across Faroese government and society. The U.S. and the Faroe Islands have …
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Your excellencies, ministers, ladies and gentlemen, friends and colleagues, welcome to Rydhave and happy Independence Day. Thank you for joining us to honor the day our forefathers pledged their sacred honor to the founding of the United States and the idea that liberty is man’s highest calling. First, I would like to say to our …
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Ambassador Sands and staff from several Embassy sections visited the Faroe Islands in late August, 2018. During the visit the delegation met with Arctic Command for a briefing about their work in the waters around the Faroe Islands. A visit to Vinnuhúsið/Industriens Hus was also on the agenda. Ambassador Sands was briefed on the Faroese …
Read More» Lockheed Martin International Vice President for Europe, Jonathan Hoyle and 37 other executives from Lockheed Martin spent three days in Denmark meeting with Danish senior leaders and over 80 Danish companies from 16 to 18 May, investigating areas for partnership. The capstone event of the visit was a dinner hosted by the Danish company Grundfos …
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At the U.S. Embassy we want to help find sustainable solutions for the integration of refugees. This of course helps refugees but it also helps the surrounding society and the companies that the refugees work for. It is at the core of American values that diversity in society and in the workplace benefits everybody. That …
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If you want to know what it takes for an individual become an entrepreneur or for a country to you should view the video to the right. It features expert on Global Trends in Entrepreneurship Elmira Bayrasli who visited Copenhagen in late April to engage with students and professionals. Ms. Bayrasli has done research in …
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Good solutions are often the result of the private sector working with national and local governments. That’s why on November 9-10, the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen hosted a workshop focused on the use of public-private partnerships (PPP). These partnerships work great as a means to address global challenges related to environment, science, technology and health (ESTH) issues. Public-private partnerships …
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At what is by now a tradition, the Copenhagen TV Festival officially opened with a garden party at Rydhave last night. This is by far one of the most hyggelige and relaxed events of the year. But this event is much more than a nice relaxed picnic and outdoor screening. It’s a celebration of (good) …
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In the last week of July, Ambassador Gifford, Dr. Stephen DeVincent, and embassy staff went to the Faroe Islands. The visit had many aspects including strengthening business ties, being the unique nature and ecosystem that exists in the Faroe Islands. But the two biggest items on the agenda were 1)participating in the Faroese Pride Celebrations …
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Seeking inspiration for transportation Denmark is know around the world and in the U.S. as a very bicycle friendly country with lots of bike lanes. Its cities, especially Copenhagen, is known to be very livable. Easy commuting, good public transport and city bikes means that when U.S. federal, state and local governments look for inspiration …
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