For decades Charlotte, NC was known as a banking town and then as a financial center. Despite the financial crisis it still is – and a lot more as well. Charlotte has gone from having one core industry to seven. Developing into an energy hub is now one of the more successful areas.
An even celebrating Sweden’s National Day (June 6) was attended by over 150 persons from all over the Carolinas. It was hosted by SACC Carolinas, SWEA, and the Swedish Consulate. The event featured food, friends and folk dancing. Elisabeth von Kantzow, Ylva Westin and Maria Gimbro helped make it a success.