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20.10.2024 | Estonia

Estonian Business Hub launches in Washington DC 

Text Mark Taylor
Photo Estonian Foreign Ministry

Estonian Business Hub launches in Washington DC 

 

On October 15, Estonia made a significant move to deepen its business and diplomatic relationship with the United States by launching the Estonian Business Hub at the Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC. This new initiative is designed to promote business opportunities in Estonia to American entrepreneurs and, in turn, introduce Estonian companies to the vast potential of the U.S. market.

The Estonian Business Hub, the first of its kind in the U.S., is equipped with a range of tools and resources to assist Estonian companies in entering the U.S. market. It offers facilities for business meetings, product demonstrations, and events. The Hub also highlights Estonia’s cutting-edge capabilities in e-governance, green technologies, and cybersecurity—sectors where the country has already established a strong global reputation. For American entrepreneurs, the Hub offers a gateway to discover Estonia as a lucrative and innovative investment destination.

Estonian Ambassador to the United States, Kristjan Prikk, emphasized the importance of the shared values between the two nations. “The close relations between Estonia and the United States are largely based on shared values, such as democracy and respect for freedoms,” he stated. “Both Estonia and the USA also value innovation, digital development, and economic freedom. I am convinced that the economic ties between Estonia and the U.S. can be enhanced, and the Business Hub is definitely a good opportunity for this.”

Ambassador Prikk also noted the critical role of in-person interactions in fostering business cooperation. “When it comes to entering foreign markets, a phone call or an email may not be enough,” he remarked. “Immediate contacts and seeing the products firsthand increases the likelihood of cooperation. As the Business Hub is located on the premises of the Estonian Embassy, the support and advice of the embassy staff can also be ensured.”

The opening of the Estonian Business Hub marks an exciting new chapter in Estonia-U.S. economic relations, creating opportunities for companies on both sides of the Atlantic to explore new markets, share innovations, and build lasting partnerships.

 

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