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Individual consultations on doing business in Russia
In June 2012, several branches of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (CoC) are organizing a Consult Day Russia. On this day, Jeroen Ketting, Managing Director and Owner of Lighthouse Russia, will be available for individual consultations with companies interested in doing business in Russia. During these consultations you will receive advice about your opportunities on the Russian market.
Seminar Logistics and Customs in Russia & CIS
On Thursday, 31-st of May a practical seminar-workshop will be held, dedicated to relevant update with concern to current economical climate, Russia entering WTO, issues of Custom Union as well as real-life issues, companies are facing, when establishing operations in Russia, involving importing and custom-clearing of the goods. During the seminar, Jeroen Ketting will give an overview of the economical climate in Russia after 2012 elections. Zie hier voor meer details.
Presentation in Singapore about Doing Business in Russia
Jeroen Ketting presented his insights at the seminar Doing Business in Russia organised by International Enterprise Singapore. During the seminar, participants could sign up for 1-to-1 business clinics with Jeroen Ketting. Please find here the programme of the seminar of find out more on the website of IE Singapore.
Lighthouse participates in Business Showroom in Moscow
On 19 April, Jeroen Ketting will give a presentation at Business Showroom. a two day seminar about energy efficiency and sustainable technologies in the real estate industry. Find more information in the program of the seminar.
Multi sector trade mission from Northern Ireland to Moscow and St Petersburg
The regional development agency Invest Northern Ireland and Lighthouse are organizing a multi sector trade mission from 25-29 June 2012 to Moscow and St. Petersburg. The participants of this trade mission will have the opportunity to obtain a valuable insight into the Russian market. Matchmaking appointments will be arranged with potential Russian business partners and clients, based on participants’ company profiles and specific interests.
Consultday Russia at the event NBI Expo 2012
On 6 March, Jeroen Ketting provided consultations about doing business in Russia, organised by CoC Brabant at the NBI Expo event.
Lighthouse Trade Advisor for Russia
As per 1 October 2011 Lighthouse has been appointed Trade Advisor for Russia on behalf of the regional economic development agency Invest Northern Ireland.
Trade mission to The Netherlands for the Russian meat processing sector
From 8-11 November, 2011 the Dutch trade promotion body NCH organized, together with Meattech and Lighthouse, a successful trade mission to the Netherlands for the Russian meat processing sector. A delegation of ten Russian companies participated in this mission.
Brazilian trade mission to Russia
On 1 and 2 November, Apex-Brasil (Brazil's trade promotion agency) and a delegation of Brazilian companies visited Russia for the "Brasil Tech 2011 - Brazilian Technology for Russia" trade mission. This event was entirely organized by Lighthouse. The objective of the event was to promote Brazilian technology in Russia and increase related exports by Brazilian companies.
Dutch Trade mission to Russia headed by Prime Minister Mark Rutte
During October 19th till October 21st, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Moscow and St. Petersburg. The Prime Minister was accompanied by a large group of Dutch businesspeople focused on energy, airport infrastructure, health care and medical technologies.
Trade mission to the Netherlands for Russian companies in the meat processing sector
The trade mission of the representatives of the Russian meat processing sector to the Netherlands will take place from the 8th of November until the 11th of November 2011. The purpose of the trade mission is to introduce the Dutch meat processing sector, the latest technologies and equipment in the area of meat processing to Russian companies. The program of the mission will consist of a seminar about the Dutch meat processing industry, collective visits and individual meetings. Individual wishes can be taken into account for the program. The participation in the mission is free for Russian participants. Only the travel, accommodation and visa costs have to be paid by the participant.
Presentation of the PSOM project "Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings" in the Netherlands
On the 30th of September 2011 NL EVD Internationaal in cooperation with the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment will organize a presentation of the investment project ‘Energy efficiency in Public Buildings in the Russian Federation'. During the presentation the consortium that has executed the project will present the results of the project.
Round table conference “Practical Solutions to Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment”
Energy Efficiency in Russia is a difficult puzzle. The potential is enormous, but the barriers to further Energy Efficiency improvements in Russia easily match the potential. The Round Table "Practical Solutions to Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment" organised by Lighthouse Russia and the AEB Energy Efficiency Committee will provide the audience with the tools to identify, plan and execute Energy Efficiency projects in the built environment in Russia.
Presentation Energy Energy Saving and Efficiency 2011 April 12th
Jeroen Ketting will give a presentation at the Moscow Times Conference: Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency 2011. The conference takes place on April 12th in Moscow, Marriott Royal Aurora, 11/20 Petrovka st. The aim of the conference is to discuss a wide range of issues on energy saving and energy efficiency in various economic sectors, including environmental issues.
Interview with Jeroen Ketting on energy efficiency
Jeroen Ketting gave an interview for the TV channel Russia Today about the recently adopted federal plan on energy efficiency.
Successful trade mission to Kazan and Samara
Lighthouse arranged individual meetings for more than 20 companies in the framework of a Dutch Economic Mission to Kazan and Samara. The Mission was headed by the Deputy Director-General for Foreign Economic Relations of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Multi-sectoral trade mission to Kazan and Samara, 3-8 October
Lighthouse has been contracted by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs to organize the matchmaking during the upcoming trade mission to Kazan and Samara in early October 2010. The mission will be led by Mr. Marten van den Berg, Deputy Director General of External Economic Affairs of the Dutch M...
Information meeting about the trade mission in Energy Efficiency in June 2010
Lighthouse, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce Northwest Netherlands, is organizing a trade mission in the field of energy efficiency to Moscow and Ekaterinburg in June 2010. On Thursday 15 April, an information meeting will be held about this mission at the Chamber of Commerce i...
Luxembourg Trade Mission
A Luxembourg Trade and Economic Mission headed by His Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Crown Prince of Nassau Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie will visit Moscow and St. Petersburg from 11 to 15 April. A total of 24 Luxembourg companies active in finance, insurance, development a...
New Year's reception and EE workshop, 27 January 2010 in Rotterdam
Lighthouse, in cooperation with the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH), the Central and Eastern European Trade Club (COETC), the Chamber of Commerce Rotterdam and Russia Travel, organizes a New Year's reception in Rotterdam on 27 January 2010. During this reception, Jeroen Ketting of L...
Lighthouse secures two projects in the field of Energy Efficiency
This week, Lighthouse signed two contracts with the EVD, the Agency for International Business and Cooperation of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The first project is entitled 'Energy Efficiency in Publicly Financed Buildings in the Russian Federation' and is funded by the Dutch M...
Anniversary of the Center for Curative Pedagogics
The Center for Curative Pedagogics (CCP), one of the first charity organizations in Russia, celebrates its 20th anniversary on 24 November. Lighthouse would like to congratulate the staff of the CCP with its anniversary. We wish the CCP and all its staff success and prosperity in its noble work w...
Seminar on doing business in Russia, Hasselt (Belgium) on 23 November 2009
The Chamber of Commerce of Limburg, Belgium will organize a seminar on formalities, payments and transport in Russia. This seminar will take place on Monday 23 November 2009 at the Chamber of Commerce in Hasselt. Jeroen Ketting, owner and managing director of Lighthouse, will give a presentation ...
Special offer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lighthouse
This autumn we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lighthouse and therefore a special offer: if you buy a package of helpdesk hours before the 1st of December, we offer you extra hours free of charge. More information can be found
New service for Dutch Trust offices
Dutch government regulations for Trust offices require that providers of Trust services check and verify the identity of their (potential) relations and their ultimate beneficiaries. Lighthouse, in cooperation with Confiad (a compliancy consultancy firm for Trust offices), offers assistance to Du...
Individual consults on doing business in Russia, Breda, 14 October
On 14 October 2009, Lighthouse and the Chamber of Commerce of the Southwestern Netherlands will organize a consult day on doing business in Russia. On this day, Jeroen Ketting, Managing Director and Owner of Lighthouse, will be available for individual consults with companies interested in doing ...
Master class “Doing business in Russia: cultural challenges” for the Caviar Rouge project, 20 October, Eindhoven
On 20 October 2009, Jeroen Ketting, owner and managing director of Lighthouse, will give a master class on "Doing business in Russia: cultural challenges" during the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. The master class is part of the "Caviar Rouge" project, which is on the official program of the Dut...
Individual consults on doing business in Russia, 10 June in Utrecht
On 10 June 2009, the Chamber of Commerce Central Netherlands organizes a Consult Day Russia in Utrecht. On this day, Jeroen Ketting, Managing Director and Owner of Lighthouse, will be available for individual consults with companies interested in doing business in Russia. For more informa...
Seminar 'Selling on the Russian Market', 28 May 2009 in Ghent, Belgium
Jeroen Ketting, Founder and Managing Director of Lighthouse, will give a presentation during the seminar 'Selling on the Russian Market', organized by the Eastern Flanders' Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar will take place in Ghent, Belgium on Thursday 28 May from 15:00 to 18:00. ...
The Center for Curative Pedagogics has installed a new heat meter
The Center for Curative Pedagogics has installed a new heat meter in its building, which was partly financed by a contribution from Lighthouse. Please follow this link to find out more about the Center and its activiti...
Trade mission to Moscow, 6 - 10 April 2009
Lighthouse has been contracted by the HISWA, the Association of Watersports Industries in the Netherlands, to assist in organizing a trade mission to Moscow in April 2009. The programme of the mission consists of individual meetings with potential Russian business partners in Moscow. Apart from t...
Successful trade mission led by the Dutch Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Camiel Eurlings to Moscow and St. Petersburg
Last week, the Dutch Minister of Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Camiel Eurlings visited Moscow and St. Petersburg with a trade delegation of around 60 Dutch companies active in the sectors of infrastructure, transport and logistics and maritime. Lighthouse was contracted...
Trade mission to Moscow, 13 - 16 October 2008
Lighthouse has been contracted by FME-CWM, the Dutch employers' organisation and trade association for the technological-industrial sector, to organize a collective visit to the Agroprodmash exhibition in Moscow. The programme of the mission consists of two days of individual matchmaking with pot...
Trade mission to St. Petersburg, 12 - 17 October 2008
Lighthouse has been contracted by the Chamber of Commerce for the Northern Netherlands to organize a multi-sectoral trade mission to St. Petersburg. The programme of the mission consists of two days of individual matchmaking with potential Russian business partners in St. Petersburg. Apart from t...
Trade mission to Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, 29 September – 3 October 2008
Lighthouse has been contracted by the EVD to organize a multi-sectoral trade mission to Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, headed by the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade Frank Heemskerk. Dutch companies from all sectors can participate in the mission, yet the mission has a special focus on the sectors a...
