7 NEW BUSINESS CLUB PARTNERS TO AARHUS 2017

The number of Business Club partners is rising and we are proud to present Sweco, D-Top, Badgeland, Europcar, Cramo, Todbjerg and Nykredit as the newest members of the Business Club. We are very excited for the collaboration.

The seven companies are also excited for the new collaboration:

Martin Kjær, marketing director at Sweco Danmark A/S commented on the partnership:

"Sweco Danmark A/S became a sponsor for Fonden Aarhus 2017 to support Aarhus and the biggest cultural event to this day. We hope this will be a success for Aarhus and beyond."

D-Top is looking forward to spreading the message about the European Capital of Culture:

"It is a big honour for Aarhus to be the European Capital of Culture 2017. We hope the title, be European Capital of Culture will raise the international profile of Aarhus and breathe new life into the city's culture. As a local company we are very involved and look forward to an exciting year," said Bent Jemon, Managing. Director - D-top AS

Badgeland is looking forward to contributing to the volunteer experience:

"Badgeland supports our beautiful region and city by sponsoring the thousands of volunteers so they get an amazing experience and good memories from 2017. We look forward to a year with innovation and creativity under the theme "let's rethink," said Thomas Hansen, CEO, Badge Country.

Todbjerg Busser look forward to be a part of an eventful year:

Todbjerg Busser supports sport and cultural life in Aarhus and we are so glad to be able to distinguish ourselves in connection with the Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017. It promises to be a very exciting year with an impressive and diverse programme," said Peter Lading, Transportation coordinator at Todbjerg.

Nykredit found supporting Aarhus European Capital of culture to be the natural choice.

"Nykredit is one of the oldest financial companies in Aarhus and has helped homeowners, bank customers and businesses with everything from the everyday economy to big dreams. As a customer-owned company, empathy and responsibility are part of our values. It was therefore only natural for Nykredit to join when the city, Aarhusians, Danes and people from all over the world will experience the city as the European Capital of Culture 2017. We are excited," said Henrik Damsgaard, Regional Director Nykredit Aarhus.