Philips draws attention to UN initiative ‘Every Woman Every Child’

By sounding the gong Philips (ticker symbol: PHIA) draws attention to the project ‘Every Woman Every Child’, launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The project aims to save the lives of 16 million women and children by 2015.

An estimated eight million children die a year before reaching their 5th birthday, and about 350,000 women die during pregnancy or childbirth. In Philips’ pledge of support to the UN, the company commits to improving the lives of 100 million women and children by 2025 in the areas where maternal and infant mortality is concentrated and where nutrition and energy challenges are most acute. By targeting sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia specifically, Philips will mobilize resources to support access to healthcare through large scale healthcare transformation projects, in combination with clinical education and skills training for healthcare professionals. Category Leader Mother & Child Care, Philips Consumer Lifestyle, Aliette van der Wal and her daughter Nicola sound the gong.

For more information: Philips News Center

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NautaDutilh celebrates its anniversary at Euronext Amsterdam

NautaDutilh’s chair of the executive board, Erik Geerling, sounds the gong at Euronext Amsterdam to mark the 290^th anniversary of this international law firm.

Founded in 1724 by Erik’s forerunner Adriaan Schadee, NautaDutilh is one of the oldest law firms in the Netherlands, with an eventful history.  For instance, many unconventional thinkers emerged from the firm, such as Nobel Prize Winner Tobias Asser and Adolphine Kok, who in 1903 became the first female lawyer in the Netherlands at one of NautaDutilh's forerunners.

Today, NautaDutilh has branches in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Luxembourg, New York and Rotterdam. With approximately 400 lawyers, civil-law notaries and tax consultants, NautaDutilh is one of the largest independent law firms in Europe. It is recommended by leading international legal publications such as The European Legal 500, IFLR and Chambers Global directory.

“It is, of course, marvellous to be able to look back on such a splendid and long history”, Erik Geerling explains, “but looking to the future is more important. We owe our long existence to the fact that for almost three centuries, we have been able to offer our clients what they need: high-quality and solution-oriented legal advice. Because we wish to maintain this tradition in the long term, we must continue to develop and to improve our working processes in line with the wishes of our clients. It is also vital for us to innovate, particularly in a globally-based and technically-driven environment. We are convinced that we have an exciting future ahead of us.”

For more information: www.nautadutilh.com

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Alderperson Kajsa Ollongren sounds gong for ‘Amsterdam, A City of Opportunity’

By visiting Euronext Amsterdam the city of Amsterdam, PwC and the Amsterdam Economic Board celebrate the city of Amsterdam ranks high amongst the world’s most successful cities. Alderperson of Economy, Arts & Culture, Kajsa Ollongren, sounds the gong.

Amsterdam finishes fourth from the top when ranked against the 30 other cities in PwC’s global ‘Cities of Opportunity report’. The city’s number one position in Health, safety and security as well as in Sustainability and the natural environment underlines the importance of a good living environment for citizens which is a key to success for global cities.

For more information: www.pwc.nl

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Foreign Bankers’ Association sounds gong for collaboration within Dutch Banking industry

Foreign Bankers’ Association Board member and Country Executive at The Bank of New York Mellon, Leonique van Houwelingen, opens trading. By sounding the gong the importance of the contribution of foreign banks to the Dutch banking sector is underlined in terms of sharing (international) knowledge, diversity and employment within the sector.

The Foreign Bankers’ Association (FBA) was initiated by Foreign Banks based in the Netherlands 21 years ago. The FBA is linked to and supported by the Dutch Banking Association (NVB). Both associations contribute to the upholding and enhancing of the stronger and healthier Dutch Banking industry.

For more information: www.foreignbankers.nl

Staalbankiers celebrates winning ‘Incompany awards’

Investments Director at Private bank Staalbankiers, Thijs van derKevie, sounds the gong to celebrate Staalbankiers’ getting three ‘Incompany awards’.

Incompany 100 is the biggest independent customer satisfaction survey. Staalbankiers received no less than threeawards; Best Private Bank, Overall Satisfaction and Overall Reputation. Never in the eleven-year history of Incompany 100, has a Dutch organization scored as high as Staalbankiers did this year. Decision makers from small and large businesses participated in the survey and rewarded the bank with a 7.61 average.

For more information: www.staalbankiers.nl

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Think ETF’s celebrates fifth anniversary at Euronext Amsterdam

By sounding the gong Gijs Koning, co-founder and managing director of Think ETF’s, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the first Think ETF’s which were listed on 14 December 2009 to make index investing more accessible to Dutch investors.

At the launch in 2009, index investing was not very well known in the Netherlands, but times have changed and over the years more and more Dutch investors have adopted ETF’s in their investment portfolios. The Think AEX ETF is currently one of the most frequently traded Exchange Traded Funds listed on Euronext Amsterdam. 

For more information: www.thinketfs.nl

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Gong marks entrepreneurial event De OndernemersClub

By sounding the gong the entrepreneurial event held at Beursplein 5, is marked. The event is organized by De OndernemersClub (The Entrepreneurs Club).

De OndernemersClub is a combination of a TV program and business event, created by and for entrepreneurs, focused on growth, financing and innovation. The event takes place at a different location every week. Partners of the club are TNO, NPEX, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the Chamber of Commerce. Speaker at the event, Hans Biesheuvel, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.deondernemersclub.com

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Gong marks Investment Fair 2014

By sounding the gong the opening of the Investment Fair 2014 is marked. The fair takes place on 12 December at the Beurs van Berlage, located next to Euronext Amsterdam.

The Investment Fair is a new event for investors who are looking for investment advice for the coming year. During several workshops and seminars visitors can listen to six speakers from the investment community. Initiator of The Investment Fair, Jean-Jacques van Bemmel, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.beleggingsfair.nl

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Winner FD Gazellen Award, Aeves, sounds gong

Aeves, named the fastest growing company in the Netherlands, and winner of the FD Gazellen Award 2014 sounds the gong.

The consultancy and interim office posted a whopping 1945% growth over the last three years. Aeves received the award from Jan Bonjer, editor of Het Financieele Dagblad. The FD Gazellen Award, which is organized for the eleventh time, is an initiative of newspaper the FD, credit rating agency Graydon, ABN AMRO and MAZARS Accountants and Tax Advisors. To be eligible for nomination companies must realize a business revenue growth of at least 20% within three years, have a positive net result and be financially healthy.Sherief Abdalla and Pieter van der Vloed, both Fouder and Partner of Aeves, open trading.

For more information: www.fd.nl

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Winner The Next Entrepreneur Award 2014, Skycap, sounds gong

Skycap Netherlands, the winner of The Next Entrepreneur Award 2014 visits Euronext Amsterdam and sounds the gong.

MKB Nederland (SME Netherlands) and Rabobank organized the election for the third consecutive year. The Next Entrepreneur is a campaign for new businesses in which they are helped by a knowledge process to increase their chances of success. The most ambitious Netherlands start-up wins the award. COO and co-founder Skycap, Laurens de Groot, opens trading together with the other finalists United Wardrobe, DigiTrage and BitesWeLove and representatives from Rabobank and MKB Nederland.

For more information: www.thenextentrepreneur.nl

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SOS Children’s Villages and 100% NL Magazine call attention to Ebola fight

By sounding the gong SOS Children’s Villages and 100%NL Magazine call attention to the Ebola fight.

The Ebola virus is destroying families in West Africa. Over 4000 children have lost one or both of their parents. The SOS Children’s Villages medical center is currently one of the few places where families and children can go for medical care.
 
To prevent further contamination, SOS Children's Villages have set up emergency aid because of the lack of protective clothing, equipment and disinfectants. SOS Children's Villages cooperates with other international organizations. Eddy Guyt and Lisette Sier of 100% NL Magazine support the work of the international children's charity. Eddy Guyt: "We have been a long-time partner of SOS Children's Villages and once again we are impressed by their fight against the Ebola virus. Unfortunately there is much more work to do, considering how many children have lost their parents. Therefore, by sounding the gong, we call attention to the work of SOS Children’s Villages.”

For more information: www.soskinderdorpen.nl 

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Best Managed Company, SEW-EURODRIVE B.V., visits Euronext Amsterdam

SEW-EURODRIVE B.V. visits Euronext Amsterdam as Best Managed Company within the Best Managed Companies programme 2014.

Best Managed Companies is organized by Deloitte and ING in cooperation with VNO-NCW and TIAS School for Business and Society in the search for the best leaded mid-sized and large-sized Dutch companies. The programme was established to recognize the exceptional performance of these companies with regard to leadership skills. This year the ‘innovative entrepreneurship’ is the theme of Best Managed Companies 2014.

For the seventh year in a row SEW-EURODRIVE B.V. acquires the title Best Managed Company and therefore in 2014 the company is the first to acquire the Platinum status. SEW-EURODRIVE B.V. has been the innovation leader on the subject of movement for over 80 years. Managing director, Ton Verschuren, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.bestmanagedcompanies.nl

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Radio Veronica sounds gong to call attention to Big Veroniklaas-action

Station Director Erik de Zwart of Radio Veronica, part of Euronext listed Telegraaf Media Groep, sounds the gong to call attention to the Big Veroniklaas-action.

Together with the National Childrens Fund and the Friends Lottery, Radio Veronica raised money to provide children in the Netherlands who live poverty with a gift for Sinterklaas holiday.  Listeners were asked to make a donation and votes for the Top 1000 also yielded money. On 5 December, the cheque showing the total amount of money and gifts raised will be personally handed to Sinterklaas at the Veronica Ship in Amsterdam.

For more information: www.radioveronica.nl/special/veroniklaas

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Lucille Werner sounds gong to mark International Day of People with Disability

Television host Lucille Werner sounds the gong to mark International Day of People with Disability. On this day, the winners of the Business Walk of Fame are announced, a new initiative of the Lucille Werner Foundation.

The Business Walk of Fame is a promenade of star-filled tiles, awarded to companies that are commited to an inclusive labor market. The Business Walk of Fame is located at the Zuidas in Amsterdam. Lucille Werner: “In a time where companies are forced to think about this subject in regards to the law of participation, we want to positively reward and stimulate those companies that have taken their first steps.”

The Lucille Werner Foundation aims to strengthen the position of people with a disability in the Netherlands. Initiating high-profile television programs and creating jobs are key. By demonstrating a powerful and positive image, people with a disability will be able to easier integrate into society.

For more information: www.lucillewernerfoundation.nl

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Finalists Shell LiveWIRE Award 2014 open trading

Jan Jonk, co-founder of GainPlay Studio and finalist of the Shell LiveWIRE Award 2014, opens trading by sounding the gong, accompanied by the 3 other finalists, Klaas Engelsma of Shell and Linde Gonggrijp of the Chamber of Commerce. Later today, the winner of the Shell LiveWIRE Award 2014 will be announced during the award ceremony at Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam.

Shell LiveWIRE is an international social investment programme that aims to help young innovative entrepreneurs to develop their business. Each year, over 600 entrepreneurs receive free professional coaching and training through personal coaching, master classes as well as access to an expert network within and outside Shell. Active in 15 countries, the Shell LiveWIRE program in the Netherlands is implemented by the Chamber of Commerce.

For more information: www.livewire.nl

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IEX.nl celebrates fifteenth anniversary by sounding gong

Investors website IEX.nl celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Blogger and editor Arend Jan Kamp sounds the gong.

On 1 December 1999, the AEX was at 600 points and a new investors website was founded: IEX.nl. IEX.nl has become the largest website of its kind in The Netherlands. It’s motto has been “Investors for investors” from day one, and it has always been the strength of the platform. An active and tight-knit investors community with a passion for investing and the stock market is the core of the website.

Over the years, IEX.nl has become a breeding ground for talent: well-known columnists and investing expert like Corné van Zeijl, Lukas Daalder, Marcel Tak and Cees Smit wrote their first articles on IEX.nl

For more information: www.IEX.nl

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Ambassadors celebrate 30th anniversary Dutch Service Dog foundation

Rudolph Strickwold, marketing and commercial director, sounds the gong to celebrate the foundation’s 30^th anniversary. Accompanying him are ambassadors Frits Wester, Anita Witzier, Anouk Smulders, Anky van Grunsven, Peter van Uhm, Frank van den Wall Bake and Monique Heijn.

The Dutch Service Dog foundation is a centre dedicated to training service dogs to provide medical and therapeutic assistance in order to increase the independence and self-reliance of disabled and partially disabled people, and facilitate their reintegration into society. The organisation trains dogs to develop 70 skills that can help those with a physical disability or therapeutic requirements. In connection with its 30^th anniversary, the foundation is calling on individuals and organisations to help celebrate by organising as many fundraising activities as possible.

For more information: www.hulphond.nl

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Gong marks collaboration Dutch and International aid agencies

The directors of Antares Foundation, Healthnet TPO, War Child, War Trauma Foundation and The Netherlands Mental Health Experts employed by UNHCR, UNICEF and WHO sound the gong to mark the importance of psychosocial support in emergencies.

The efforts of the present collaboration of Dutch and International aid agencies is directed at assisting the millions of refugees by offering them the psychosocial support that they need. Emergency aid will become more efficient and attain more long-term targets if accompanied by psychosocial support. In order to elucidate this need, the above-mentioned organisations and Mental Health experts will meet on the 27^th November 2014 during a round-table conference to speak to Dutch policy makers and members of the House of Commons. This meeting leads up to the conference of the Humanitarian Dutch Summit of 12 February 2015, which precedes the World Humanitarian Summit that will be held early 2016 in Istanbul on the initiative of UN secretary Ban Ki-moon.Co-chair of the IASC Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies, Margriet Blaauw, sounds the gong.

For more information: www.wartrauma.nl

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