Interview with P.F. Bongers, Chairman, Bogin
Having one of the highest penetration rates in Europe, generic medicines play a very important role in the Dutch pharmaceutical market. As this is the principal association for the generics…
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The BOM Foreign Investment Department assists potential foreign investors in every field required, free of charge. The BOM organizes fact-finding trips, visits potential investors abroad and supports in site-selection and negotiations with national and local authorities.
The BOM Venture Capital Department finances innovative and financially healthy companies by providing equity capital and subordinated loans of up to 1,8 million Euros.
The BOM New Business Development department supports R&D programs and initiates and stimulates innovative industrial projects. Moreover, the BOM offers access to its network with the local, national and European business communities as well as with universities, research centers and financial institutions. Furthermore, the BOM provides financing for the above-mentioned projects as well as privately owned companies which need equity financing.
BOM Business parks focus on the development of the regions industrial estates. BOM is responsible for redeveloping 1,295 hectares which equate to around 25% of the region’s current industrial estates.
BOM Foreign Investments
The BOM’s team of business professionals and engineers provide a wide range of services to help foreign companies reach their European customers via the Netherlands and the province of Brabant, gaining the best return on investment.
BOM Foreign Investments aims to strengthen the industrial and economic structure of the network and its area. These services include a complete foreign investment promotion and acquisition program. BOM Foreign Investments facilitates foreign companies’ direct investment in Brabant; whether developing a first European presence or optimizing existing European operations, companies can obtain information, strategic perspective and practical assistance from BOM’s business professionals. BOM’s services are confidential and free of charge:
Providing all relevant information concerning the national and regional business climates, including labor, taxes, industrial sites, office locations, residence and work permits, international schools and quality of life.
Personal guidance through the complete site selection process; organizing fact finding trips and ensuring that all available real estate options (new, existing, buy, rent) are considered.
Introducing companies to a large variety of relevant contacts: national or regional, government or industry, OEM or supplier, public or private consultants, education and training institutes, real estate and development agencies.
BOM has helped hundreds of foreign companies initiate or expand operations in Brabant. We provide a high quality service to you o
The BOM’s team of business professionals and engineers provide a wide range of services to help foreign companies reach their European customers via the Netherlands and the province of Brabant, gaining the best return on investment.BOM Foreign Investments aims to strengthen the industrial and economic structure of the network and its area. BOM’s services are confidential and free of charge and include:
Providing all relevant information concerning the national and regional business climates, including labor, taxes, industrial sites, office locations, residence and work permits, international schools and quality of life.
Personal guidance through the complete site selection process; organizing fact finding trips and ensuring that all available real estate options (new, existing, buy, rent) are considered.
Introducing companies to a large variety of relevant contacts: national or regional, government or industry, OEM or supplier, public or private consultants, education and training institutes, real estate and development agencies.
BOM has helped hundreds of foreign companies initiate or expand operations in Brabant. We provide a high quality service to you or any partner interested in establishing activities in Noord-Brabant. Please feel free to contact us.
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