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Fourth of July Guide for Swedes

June 28, 2012
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Fourth of July Guide for Swedes

Swedes read about where to go, what to do, and what to eat on Independence Day, July 4th. As one of the most beloved American celebrations, the Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration...

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The Presidential Election and U.S.-Sweden Trade: More Economics than Politics

June 28, 2012
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The Presidential Election and U.S.-Sweden Trade: More Economics than Politics

Written by: David Stone With the November elections nearing, the two presidential candidates have begun discussing various issues, including foreign policy. However, the respective candidates’ foreign policies are unlikely to have an impact on U.S.-Sweden relations, especially trade. Sweden is...

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Governor McDonnell: Virginia is Open for Business!

June 28, 2012
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Governor McDonnell: Virginia is Open for Business!

Governor Robert McDonnell of Virginia spoke at the networking reception in the office of Mannheimer Swartling in Stockholm, Swe Governor Robert McDonnell of Virginia spoke at the networking reception in the office of Mannheimer Swartling in Stockholm, Sweden. Governor Robert McDonnell...

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The Swedish Affair with Hollywood

June 5, 2012
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The Swedish Affair with Hollywood

"Swedish Affair” Event Celebrates the Tradition of Swedish Creatives in Los Angeles! Coinciding with Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles organized a stylish two-day event at the Lloyd Wright-designed Sowden...

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27 Things You Might Not Know About Sweden

June 4, 2012
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Things that Sweden invented: The zipper, the three-point seat belt, the pacemaker, the ultrasound, the safety match, the astronomical lense, the marine propeller, the fridge, your computer mouse, and the list goes on... There’s a reason why Ingrid Bergman...

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Why I Love Sweden! A letter from an American immigrant.

June 4, 2012
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Why I Love Sweden! A letter from an American immigrant.

I was born and raised in Northern California, studied engineering and relocated to Portland, Oregon with Intel. I was recruited to a company called FLIR where I recently ended a nearly 19 year career - the first 8 years...

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Made In Sweden

June 4, 2012
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Made In Sweden

Being from Sweden is a positive thing for a company brand. Many Swedish companies do not realize this and choose to market themselves as international. However, the trend is beginning to reverse and more companies recognize how being from...

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Secretary Clinton Visits Stockholm

June 4, 2012
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Secretary Clinton Visits Stockholm

U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, paid her visit to Stockholm, Sweden June 3rd during current European tour. During the course of a week, Clinton will visit Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey for meetings and press...

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Over 200 meetings booked during two days of networking

June 1, 2012
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Over 200 meetings booked during two days of networking

Västerås, Sweden was buzzing with opportunity at the SEEAC Business-to-Business Matchmaking event. This is the first of this event arranged by Enterprise Europe Network in collaboration with the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce. The areas focused on were: Sustainability, Energy...

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Countdown to SACC Summit: Matias Bonnier of SACC-Ohio

May 9, 2012
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As a lead up to the first ever SACC Summit, Currents is running an interview series to shine light on each of the regional chambers by profiling a few of the dozens of amazing volunteers that donate their time...

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