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Exciting news! In just two weeks, join us for the BelCham Reception at KU Leuven: a lively celebration of transatlantic relationships and connections!🚀 Experience an engaging evening featuring insightful talks from leading experts on expanding your business to the USA. Network with distinguished guests, including Michael M. Adler, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, Luc Sels, Rector of KU Leuven, and various industry leaders. All of this while the Ask4More String Quartet enchants us with their exquisite melodies. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect and collaborate! 👉 Register now before it is too late: https://lnkd.in/eCWbyJCm Event Highlights 🗓️ Date: November 12 | Speakers session starts promptly at 6 PM 📍 Location: Agora, Edward van Evenstraat 4, 3000 Leuven 🎟️ Tickets: $60 for members, $90 for non-members (includes food and beverages) 🎩 Dress Code: Stylish and Elegant Featured Speakers: Serge Van Herck, CEO of EVS Broadcast Equipment: Learn how EVS Broadcast Equipment became a global leader in live production technology and successfully expanded in the US market. Aline Muylaert, Co-Founder of Go Vocal (formerly CitizenLab): Hear from a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree about GoVocal’s innovative approach to community engagement and its growth in the US. Jonas Deprez, Co-Founder of Donna: Discover the challenges and opportunities in the American tech landscape and how Donna is revolutionizing sales processes. 🙏 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: AB InBev, Hodgson Russ LLP, JobsOhio, KU Leuven, KU Leuven Research & Development, Mastercard, and FlatterySalomon LLC & U.S. Steuerberatung LLC for their generous support. #BelgianAmericanChamberOfCommerce #BelChamReception #KULeuven #Networking #BusinessGrowth #Fundraising

🌟 Our BelCham J-1 Visa Expert, Jeanette Murray Johnson, attended an inspiring conference with The Alliance for International Exchange in Washington, DC! Jeanette is passionate about exchange programs and fully committed to supporting all our J-1 interns and trainees. From visa applications to embassy appointments and U.S. arrivals, she’s there every step of the way! 🌍 This conference, organized by the Alliance for International Exchange, gave her fresh insights to help BelCham continue offering the best guidance to interns and trainees. A special thank you to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, for hosting us at their Open House. We truly value your partnership and commitment to fostering successful programs that promote international collaboration. 🇺🇸 Ready to kick-start your internship or traineeship in the USA? Visit belcham.org/j-1-visa and reach out to Jeanette Murray Johnson, our J-1 Visa Program Director, at jeanette@belcham.org to begin your journey! #EXCHANGESIMPACT #BRIDGEUSA #J1VISA #BelChamInTheUSA #WeAreBelCham #Internships&TraineeshipsInTheUSA

We were thrilled to host the kickoff event for the "400 Years of Wallonia in New York" mission, presented by our Patron Member, AWEX USA! This exciting initiative brought together 10 innovative and promising Walloon startups to explore growth opportunities in the U.S. market. Quentin Derzelle, Trade and Investment Counselor at AWEX USA, led an inspiring panel discussion on entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights to these Walloon startups eager to dive into the American ecosystem. 👉 Also interested in becoming part of our vibrant BelCham community? Contact our Member Manager, Anton Wouters, at anton@belcham.org to become a member, and visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eikRFwaf. #WeAreBelCham #BelgiumInTheUSA #AWEX #Networking #Entrepreneurship

Bid, bid, bid! 🎯 Want to treat yourself or enhance your home? Don’t miss out on the second round of our thrilling auction items! Here are some amazing prizes you don’t want to miss: ⛱️ Paraflex Wall-Mount Umbrella by Umbrosa (valued at $2,312) 🍽️ Midnight Flowers Tableware Set, 24-piece collection from SERAX (valued at $1,784) 🕯️ Black Pearls Max 24 Candle by Baobab Collection (valued at $370) 👚 Malibu V’s 100% Cashmere by COLORUSH (C~RUSH) (valued at $280) 👜 Kaai Black Mini Pyramid Crossbody Bag (valued at $525) 🦺 Colorful bodyglower by GOFLUO (valued at $85) 🛍️ $500 Voucher & Personalized Styling Appointment with Essentiel Antwerp (valued at $500) And that's just a taste! Explore all our fantastic prizes on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2-4nqne 🗓️ The auction is open on both sides of the ocean until November 17, with the BelCham Reception at KU Leuven on November 12 marking the final week to place your bids. This year, we are proud to partner with fantastic members, including: Baobab Collection, Brussels Airport, COLORUSH (C~RUSH), Court 16, Essentiel Antwerp, Holland Bikes, InterContinental New York Barclay, Kaai , La Monnaie, Le Botaniste, Neuhaus, Osaka World USA, SERAX, ShowTex US, SPIN, Umbrosa, GOFLUO, and Wafels & Dinges! 🤩 #WeAreBelCham #BelgiumInTheUSA #OnlineAuction #OnlineAuctionFundraising #BidBidBid

Meet the Startups of the BeNeLux Catalyst 2024! 🚀 From November 4 to 15, founders from 9 innovative startups from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands will participate in the BeNeLux Catalyst program, in New York. They will collaborate with local experts, validate their strategies, and expand their network of VCs, mentors, and peers. This accelerator program is designed for high-growth tech startups with a vision to establish a strong presence in the U.S. market. Meet the companies: 🇧🇪 Belgium: Donna - Sam Michem & Nicolas Christiaen Wobby - Nathan Tetroashvili 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: LuxAI - Aida Nazarikhorram & Pouyan Ziafati OQ Technology - Omar Qaise 🛰 & Marwah Naseem WEO🌍 - Imeshi Weerasinghe & Rowan Steele 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Bagpoint Group - Rutger van Beek & Mohammed Aburiyaleh biotactical - クリシュナ Krishna Sheombar Sing 🤙🏾🙋🏾♂️ Bubty - Benjamin Schriel & Lee Willoughby HelloPrint - Michael Heerkens & Hans Scheffer Want to know more? Contact Anton Wouters and have a look at our website via https://lnkd.in/drSYfc8G! Thanks to all our partners: BelCham, Startup Luxembourg, Luxinnovation GIE, Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office New York, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York, Netherlands Enterprise Agency , imec.istart, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), and LRM.

🌟 BelCham Invites Four & Five: 10 Key Takeaways on the AI Act This Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic workshop with Charlotte Ide, Associate at Four & Five, to explore the EU AI Act and its impact on businesses. Here are four essential takeaways from her insightful presentation: 💡 Important Tip: Avoid uploading any confidential information, trade secrets, or IP when using ChatGPT. You can do this by turning off the “improve model” setting in your preferences. 🔑 Transparency and documentation are essential for compliance! 💼 Foster a culture of ethical AI development within your company. 📆 Stay tuned: New guidance and codes of conduct for implementing the law in practice will be published regularly. Following the presentation, we enjoyed a networking cocktail where attendees had the opportunity to forge new connections within the Belgian-American community. 👉 Not a BelCham member yet? Join us! Contact anton@belcham.org or visit https://lnkd.in/eikRFwaf. #WeAreBelCham #BelgiumInTheUSA #Four&Five #AI #Networking

✨ Relive the magic of The BelCham Concert on the Roof in NYC! 🎶 What an unforgettable night! From the captivating  performance of Filip Jordens and Xavier Locus in their Hommage à Brel to the incredible networking with our Belgian-American community, it was a true celebration of music and connections. We loved sharing this special moment with you all! 🇧🇪 Now, we look forward to reuniting in Belgium on November 12 for the BelCham Reception at KU Leuven, limited tickets still available via https://lnkd.in/eCWbyJCm! A special thanks to our loyal partners who made our BelCham Concert on the Roof possible: AB InBev, Hodgson Russ LLP, FlatterySalomon LLC & U.S. Steuerberatung LLC, KBC Bank & Verzekering, LRM, ShowTex US and Vandemoortele USA Inc.. #TheBelChamConcertOnTheRoof #WeAreBelCham #Community #BelgianCommunity #BelgiumInTheUSA

Be mindful of this year’s Green Card Lottery deadline: Apply by November 5! 🇺🇸 Every year, the U.S. Department of State offers a unique opportunity for individuals from around the world to apply for the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program—your chance to secure a U.S. Green Card! A U.S. Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) allows you to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. It’s a golden opportunity for those looking to start a new chapter! 🔑 Key Info: - No application fee 💸 - One entry per person 📄 - Deadline: November 5, 2024, 12 PM EST ⏰    👉 Don’t wait, submit your entry through the official website before time runs out: https://lnkd.in/eN6_SDg #VisaUSA #BelCham #GreenCardLottery #BelgiumCommunity #Immigration

🌍 BelCham in Belgium 🇧🇪 Exciting news! Our Member Manager, Anton Wouters, will be traveling to Belgium for our BelCham Reception at KU Leuven on November 12! He will be in Belgium from November 11 to 15 to visit our valued members and welcome new ones! Are you expanding your business to the USA or curious about joining the BelCham community as a member? 👉 This is your chance to connect with Anton! 🤝 Reach out directly via anton@belcham.org. We can’t wait to see you in Belgium! #BelChamInBelgium #BelgiumInTheUSA #WeAreBelCham #BelgianCommunity #Transatlantic

Our big community event in Belgium is just one month away! 🇧🇪 Join us on November 12, starting at 6 PM, for an incredible evening! We’ll kick things off with insightful founder sessions focused on expanding your business to the USA. Then, from 7 PM, enjoy a valuable networking reception where you can connect with the Belgian-American entrepreneurial community. 👉 Don’t miss out on this BelCham Reception at KU Leuven: secure your spot before it’s too late! https://lnkd.in/eCWbyJCm This networking reception will be topped off with culinary delights and drinks, accompanied by an amazing live string quartet, ensuring a memorable experience 🎶 The BelCham Reception at KU Leuven is a unique fundraising and networking event. All proceeds will support BelCham’s educational and community development initiatives. Tickets are available for $60 for members and $90 for non-members, which includes food and beverages. A big thank you to our amazing sponsors: AB InBev, Hodgson Russ LLP, JobsOhio, KU Leuven, KU Leuven Research & Development, Mastercard, Neuhaus, and FlatterySalomon LLC & U.S. Steuerberatung LLC. #BelChamInBelgium #BelChamReception #KULeuven #Networking