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Featured Companies

Brown Rudnick is an international law firm with offices in the United States and Europe. Serving a global client base of emerging growth companies and Fortune 100 multi-national corporations, the Firm's 200 attorneys provide representation across key areas of the law: Corporate & Securities, Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring, Structured and Commercial Finance, Complex Litigation, International Arbitration, Energy, Government Law & Strategies, Real Estate and Health Law. Combining a dedication to excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, Brown Rudnick's mission is to help its clients compete, grow and thrive in today’s global economy.

www.brownrudnick.com

www.circleline42.com

Pier 83 West 42nd Street | New York, NY 10036
phone 212-563-3200 |fax 212-631-0569 WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL, CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING YACHTS HAS IT ALL!

WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BOAT RIDE OFFERS YEAR-ROUND EXCURSIONS NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 2006 - Since 1945, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has been entertaining passengers young and old with the world's most famous boat rides.  Providing generations of visitors with magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline and interesting tidbits about the city and its surroundings, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is a true New York institution and a "must-see" attraction while in town.
Whether it's the dog days of summer; a blooming springtime day; a crisp fall weekend or even a brisk early winters' morning, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has something to fit everyone's schedule. 
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises offers a wide variety of sailings for every age and is a great way to spend a morning, afternoon or weekend.  During the cruise, passengers will enjoy a humorous, yet informative, tour given by professional guides.  We are the only cruise line that circles Manhattan island with the 3-hour narrated Full Island Cruise. Enjoy the two-hour Semi-Circle Cruise or evening two-hour Harbor Lights Cruise, various summer live music cruises, and the Beast, a 30-minute thrill ride.


Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83 West 42nd Street | New York, NY 10036

phone 212-563-3200 |fax 212-631-0569

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FAWN offers professional networking and educational opportunities as well as social events, cooperation with other related organizations and a database of useful contacts and influential members

www.fawnet.org

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Finlandia Cheese, Inc. is an importer and marketer of high quality cheeses from Finland. Finlandia Cheese, Inc. is a subsidiary of Valio Ltd, the largest food company in Finland.

www.finlandiacheese.com

The Finlandia Foundation® is the most important private source of support for Finnish culture in the United States. Both the membership and the number of chapters coast to coast have been growing steadily over the years. Our members and chapters are dedicated to Finnish culture, and to Finnish-American cultural exchange. The Foundation also actively supports other Finnish ethnic organizations in their efforts to preserve and promote Finnish culture.

http://www.finlandiafoundationny.org

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Finnair, one of the world’s oldest operating airlines, was established on 1st November, 1923 and was celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2008.

Its operations focus is on transporting passengers worldwide via the efficient and non-congested Helsinki gateway. Finnair, member of oneworld airline alliance, operates one of Europe's youngest and most eco-efficient fleets. From North America, Finnair offers non-stop flights from New York and seasonal service from Boston and Toronto. Finnair, why fly any other way.

www.finnair.com/us

Finnair Cargo offers flexible connections with cooperation partners from Asia to Europe, the Baltic States and North America.

The Finnair Cargo Helsinki Gateway terminal is part of the Nordic Hi-technology Companies' logistics chain, between Asia, Europe and North America.

In air transportation between North-America and the Baltic states, our strength is providing the right cargo transportation capacity and the right number of connections.

Finnair Cargo mission: To produce air freight, terminal and cargo handling services in a customer-oriented, competitive and profitable manner. Air freight services are mainly produced via Finnair's scheduled flights which are complemented with capacity freighter operating partners & road feeder services.

www.finnaircargo.com

The Finnish Tourist Board promotes Finland as an attractive travel destination to the consumer, trade and media; from vibrant Helsinki and the historic King's Road in the south, east to the scenic Lakeland region and north to exotic Lapland.

www.visitfinland.com/na

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One of our 723 Head Offices is at 875 Third Avenue

As a Handelsbanken customer you benefit from the knowledge and experience that only a big bank can offer. At the same time you get the level of flexibility and personal service that only a local bank can offer.

We believe that all key decisions regarding your banking should be taken by your local branch. This means that you can always count on quick decisions.

Welcome to a true bank.

www.handelsbanken.us

hk_logo Holland & Knight LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 1,150
lawyers in more than 18 offices throughout the U.S. and several
international offices. Holland & Knight is among the 15 largest firms in the U.S., providing representation in litigation, business, real estate and governmental law. The firm has a long history of representing Finnish companies doing business in the U.S., as well as extensive client relations and contacts throughout the Nordic Region, Europe generally, Asia and Latin America. www.hklaw.com
hk_logo Holtermann Design LLC is a one-stop provider of print, web, sound, and video services with the ability to offer the customized service of a boutique firm with the capacity of a larger one. Services include: advertising; copy writing and editing; brochures, catalogues, and newsletters; collateral for corporate gatherings; web site design, hosting, and development; online marketing; video editing and podcasts; direct mail for consumer and trade; Keynote and PowerPoint presentations; corporate identities; photography. www.holtermanndesign.com
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Beauty inspired by the purity of Arctic nature.

Lumene, Finland’s number one beauty brand  offers high performance beauty care products.

Our products are created from wild ingredients, hand-picked in the Arctic, an environment that   naturally grows plants with intensely concentrated, nourishing strength .

Lumene handpicks these plants to create a range of skin care and cosmetics specifically designed to enhance your own natural beauty. Lumene products are produced and manufactured in Finland.

Lumene products are currently available in the U.S. market in over 10,000 retail outlets including CVS pharmacy, Ulta Beauty and select  Walgreens, Sears and Target stores.

www.lumeneusa.com

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M-real is one of the leading producers of fine paper and paperboard in Europe. The company focuses on four core businesses: Consumer Packaging, Publishing, Commercial Printing and Office Papers. The company's global customers include publishers, printers, carton printers, paper merchants, office suppliers and well know consumer-brand manufacturers.

www.m-real.com

Martin Bencher USA is a project logistics freight forwarding company and we have specializes in large out of gauge shipments (break bulk) as well as airfreight, LCL, flat racks, open tops, standard containers and can offer ro-ro service.

We have offices worldwide in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Mongolia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany, Brazil and USA and we also have worldwide presence through our agent affiliates and extensive network.

We are looking forward to move your cargo please visit our web page:

http://www.martin-bencher.com

Miller Thomson LLP, one of Canada’s leading national law firms, offers a complete range of business law, advocacy and personal legal services to corporations, financial institutions, governments and entrepreneurs through a complement of more than 500 professionals working from offices across Canada. Our clients include leaders in virtually every sector, banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, automotive, aviation, natural resources, construction, commercial real estate, hospitality services, information technology, health care, environmental services and telecommunications.

Miller Thomson provides legal services on a national and cross-border basis advising both foreign and domestic clients on mergers and acquisitions, trade-related matters, private and public financings, litigation and all other business related legal matters. For more information contact FACC NY member E. Peter Auvinen at pauvinen@millerthomson.com.

www.millerthomson.com

Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on four major exchanges.

For more information:
www.nokiausa.com

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Nordic Corporate Banking

Banking services for Nordic corporates and their North American subsidiaries
www.nordea.com

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The US based headquarters of Polar Electrois a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finland-based Polar Electro OY, which inventedthe first wireless heart rate monitor (HRM) in 1977. Polar is dedicated to improving consumers’ health and well-being by providing leading technology and programs that deliver valuable feedback information to help users gain a better understanding of their bodies and their overall fitness level.

Polar heart rate monitors, the number one choice among consumers worldwide, help exercisers “listen” to their bodies and use their body signals to manage physical activity properly.  When exercisers understand and listen to their bodies, they are armed with the information to help them reach their fitness goals, improve their training and sports performance or just live a healthier lifestyle.

Polar’s wide range of products is as diverse as its users and is designed to meet the individual needs of exercisers at all levels, including novice exercisers, elite athletes, pregnant women,and senior citizens.  Polar products are also used by medical and health club facilities, government agencies, and thousands of physical education programs around the country.

www.polarusa.com

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As the leading bank of Nordic related business in the US, we provide solutions for Cash Management, Trade Finance, Foreign Exchange, Money Market, Leasing and other financing alternatives.
Please contact SEB in New York. Telephone: General 212 907 4700, Treasury 212 907 4900. Address: SEB, 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10167

www.seb.se/mb

www.worldyacht.com

World Yacht Sails with New Chef, Cuisine and Décor New York's Premier Dining Experience Makes Waves Sailing all year-round

World Yacht, New York's premier dining cruise captures the classic allure of a seaborne dining room, combining outstanding contemporary cuisine, attentive service, music, dancing, and handsome décor.  Offering a unique three-hour dining cruise, World Yacht boasts an unrivaled experience: luxurious, world-class dining against the spectacular New York City skyline.

New American cuisine with a French influence serves as the basis for World Yacht's seasonal four-course menu. Signature starters include a new Fall line-up to include: Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese, Persimmons, Figs and Almonds, Exotic Chicken Pot-Au-Feu with Parmesan Mustard Cream, and Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Coconut. Entrees include tender Soy Poached Salmon with Bok Choy in a Cucumber-Lemon Broth, Seared Filet Mignon in Red Wine Demi Glace, Succulent Port Braised Beef Short Ribs, and Filet and Lobster with Truffle Cream Sauce.

During warm weather, guests will be able to enjoy modern interpretations of classic American cocktails on the outside promenade deck. Sip on a glass of champagne while your journey takes you down the Hudson River, around the tip of Manhattan and up the East River. Sail under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges and marvel at the close-up views of the majestic Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the magic of World Yacht and dance the night away under the stars.

World Yacht departs from Pier 81, located near the Hudson River and West 41st Street. Established in 1984, World Yacht owns and operates three luxury yachts for public dining and private charters. For reservations or information about dinner, brunch, special holiday events, private parties, weddings and events, please call 212-630-8100.