Dutch Business Club Vancouver

Connecting Dutch professionals in Vancouver & Lower Mainland

Nieuwjaarsborrel 2023

On January 13 the DBC hosted its Nieuwjaarsborrel at the Ukama Gallery on Granville Island. What a fantastic attendance we had! A toast by our Consul General Sebastiaan Messerschmitt to a Happy, healthy and successful New Year, lots of drinks, bitterballen, oliebollen and other snacks made this the best networking event of the last couple of years.

If you were there: Thank you for making this event a success!

And a big thanks to Ukama Gallery for welcoming us to your beautiful gallery!

If you are not a member yet, sign up now to join us for our next events.

News

Recently – Monday 14 December – the Dutch Business Club had their AGM and as part off the elections off the Directors TJ decided to step down as president and Juul will be his successor. Minutes off the meeting will be shared later but we did not want to withhold this important change of the board from you. We, as board off directors, would like to thank TJ for his tireless effort into the Club and welcome Juul as President off Club.

After 3 years at the helm of the Dutch Business Club, I have decided to step down to make place for my successor, Juul Heijblom.

In the past three years, the DBC has seen a transformation to an organization with an emphasis on electronic data and information sharing, social media, and web presence. The organizational structure has been adjusted to cater to future growth where most, new, board members have a background in web development, digital marketing, and social media.

I will continue to help the DBC weather the Covid storm and beyond in the position of Director of Events. Juul brings a background in organizational management and customer relationship to the Club and it is therefor with great excitement and confidence that I pass on the torch to him.

I am looking forward to seeing the DBC continue to grow and serve the business community in BC and I hope to see all of you again soon at one of our events.

TJ Weidema

First off, all I want to thank TJ for his contribution and leadership in the past 3 years and we are very fortunate that TJ will stay with us in the role as event director.

I’m very excited and honored with my new role within the Dutch Business Club as President and to continue to work with the board members.

I will continue the path TJ has lead us and grow our Business Club to the next level. We want to be a business platform where people can find interesting connections, opportunities for personal and business growth as well as the Dutch Culture. We will do this by organizing interesting events, online content and social gatherings.

The past two years for me have been very instructive as I had several director roles within the DBC, which gave me the opportunity to get to know the Dutch Community within Greater Vancouver area. Together with the board, I’m looking forward to the next couple of years and hope to see you all at one off our events in the near future.

J.M Heijblom

Dutch Business Club annual barbeque at Jericho Beach Park

Friday June 24 the DBC organized its first annual barbeque since 2019. This evening the Dutch Community also said goodbye to the consul general and

June 27, 2022

Dutch scholar appointed as new Director of Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM)

The Hong Kong Maritime Museum marks 2021 with the appointment of the internationally-renowned maritime history scholar, Dr Joost Schokkenbroek, as its new Director.

January 9, 2021

New documentary celebrates Canadian role in the liberation of the Netherlands

Made-in-B.C. broadcast marking the 75th Anniversary airs on Global BC on November 7, 2020. Ottawa, ON – November 3, 2020 – It’s been 75 years since Canadians

November 4, 2020

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Our members have access to their own profile page where they can manage their business listing and post business events on our website.

The membership fee for The Dutch Business Club is only $35.- annually. Enjoy the perks of being a member and sign up today.

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Although I have been part of the Dutch Business Club for a relatively short time, it has added tremendous value for me already. My brother and I opened our Vancouver office for our IT company Strada Networks two years ago and navigation the Canadian business world has been challenging at times. Things work slightly different than in the US (where we founded our company) and the Netherlands. By talking to other members of the Dutch Business Club we have received tips on how to improve business practices in Canada. I really enjoy the helpfulness of the other members and felt welcome from the very start.

My family and I only moved back to BC March 2018, and so did my business. Not knowing a single soul here, the Dutch Business Club has provided me the soft-landing I was looking for as newcomer to BC and an entrepreneur that had to start anew. Becoming a member and attending almost every event has enabled me to exponentially grow my network, both professionally and personally. Since then, I have joined the board and have grown ever more connected with the amazing individuals and professionals within our network.

Over the years I have been involved with many volunteer organizations. The Dutch Business Club has given me a great opportunity to build a platform of entrepreneurs that shared the same vision as me; to create a group of people that are in business or like to do business with anyone or anything related to the Netherlands. This exprience and exposure has played a key role in my personal and professional development. I don't think I would have been in my current position without that.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to bring together professionals and entrepreneurs of Dutch heritage or with a connection to the Netherlands, by organizing events with either a cultural, culinary or business theme, for the purpose of networking in an inspiring and relaxed environment.

Do I have to be Dutch to Become a Member?

Absolutely not! Our club is open to all nationalities and we speak English during our events. If you have an interest in connecting with Dutch business owners in The Lower Mainland you should definitely sign up as a member.

How Much is the Membership Fee?

We are a not for profit organization and only charge $35.- membership fee annually.

What Benefits do I Get as a Member

As a member you will get access to our online membership portal. Within our portal you can upload and maintain your business profile and post business events on our website. You will also get discounts for most of the events that we organize.

Do You Need Volunteers to Help With Your Events?

Organizing events is not always an easy task and help is always welcome. We are looking for volunteers that can help us with setting up chairs and tables, bartender work, serving our members during the events, etc. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering for our events.

Do I Need to be a Business Owner to Join?

There are no restrictions in who may join, but keep in mind that our events are targeting professionals and are focused around networking.

Our board members are business professionals who volunteer their time to help organize business events.

Are you interested in a board member position and make a difference in the Dutch business community? Contact us for more information.

Our Next Event

30 June

Next Upcoming Event

BARBEQUE IN THE PARK

3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5

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