Sometimes looking back is the best way to envision the future. I was reminded of this during a recent conversation with Xavier Amores, cluster manager at the Catalan Water Partnership (CWP) in Spain. He reminded us that it was almost time to renew our partnership, which was signed in Chicago back in 2018.
For many firms, expanding into the US is attractive in theory, but daunting in practice. It’s even more challenging given current travel restrictions. Realizing the value of convening groups to share insights and ideas, The Water Council recently launched a new initiative to make it easier for European firms to connect with other water professionals in our ecosystem and with each other.
The Water Council’s Beverley Ferrara and Karen Frost continue their virtual roadshows to explore opportunities with current and potential new partners and members in Europe—this stop, Spain. MORE
For TWC Members looking to explore market international opportunities, we’re planning a Virtual Market Visit to The Water Campus, The Netherlands this November. Interested? Get all the details here. More.
Our global network continues to expand as we form a new partnership with the European Water Test Network (WTN), and its project manager, Scottish Water Horizons (a commercial subsidiary of Scottish Water). The relationship will help The Water Council’s global members accelerate the commercialization of new products. MORE
What happens when well-laid plans for participating in 2020 European conferences and events get upturned? Instead of hitting the road, The Water Council’s Beverley Ferrara and Karen Frost created virtual roadshows to explore opportunities with current and potential new partners and members in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and Germany. MORE
The current business climate due to COVID-19’s impact means we won’t be meeting in person, but it doesn’t mean we can’t find new and more efficient ways to collaborate, according to TWC’s European Representative Beverley Ferrrara. MORE
Dean Amhaus shares his thoughts on how trusted relationships take time, require commitment and active engagement–leading to positive, partnership traffics jams beyond just two-way streets. Read more.
Lean in to European representative Beverly Ferrara’s thoughts about hubs and how they help us move smarter and faster toward the destinations many of us have identified for our organizations and ourselves. Continue to blog.
Karen Frost, VP Economic Development at The Water Council takes a look in the 2019 rear view mirror and the 2020 road ahead for our growing global network. Learn More.