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Starbucks to Sweden in 2013

October 4, 2012
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Tall, Grande, Venti; do you know your size? Starbucks is coming to Sweden next year. Starbucks has decided to enter the Swedish market beginning in 2013. They will start with Norway and then move on to the Swedish market....

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Sweden is Bringing Out the Big Guns

September 27, 2012
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BAE Systems and Saab have both recently signed contracts for new orders from the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. BAE Systems in Karlskoga in collaboration with BAE Systems Land & Armaments in the U.S are producing two battleships...

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Update Regarding SACC-USA’s Trainee Program: A New Trainee Blog!

September 27, 2012
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As many of our readers may know, SACC-USA’s Trainee Program offers American organizations Swedish trainees. Since the trainee program’s inception in 2006, the reception from both host companies as well as trainees has been very positive. SACC-USA is always looking for new...

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Petra Hilleberg of Hilleberg the Tentmaker Named Honoree of Two 40 Under 40 Awards in 2012

September 27, 2012
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This month Petra Hilleberg, President of the SACC Seattle chamber, received two prestigious SGB 40 Under 40 Awards for 2012. Redmond, WA, September 6, 2012 – This year, Petra Hilleberg, the 36 year-old President and CEO of Hilleberg the...

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Swedish Companies Make Forbes List for 100 Most Innovative Companies

September 27, 2012
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Two Swedish companies, Sandvik and Atlas Copco, have for the second year in a row managed to put themselves on the Forbes List for the 100 Most Innovative Companies. The list was published recently, and is one of many...

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Netflix to Sweden this fall!

September 26, 2012
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Before the end of 2012, the American company Netflix will launch its services in Sweden. Netflix customers are able to stream movies and TV shows to not only their TV, but also their computer, gaming consoles, tablets and smartphones....

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How Incentives Help Companies Enter the U.S. Market or Relocate or Expand their U.S. Operations

September 24, 2012
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How Incentives Help Companies Enter the U.S. Market or Relocate or Expand their U.S. Operations

Incentives can be an important mean used to increase the bottom line of companies that are either entering the U.S. market, relocating or expanding their operations within the United States. Companies often overlook or do not fully explore and...

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Defense Industry Cooperation Between Sweden and the United States

September 18, 2012
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Defense Industry Cooperation Between Sweden and the United States

The Office for Defense Industry Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden, in Washington DC, supports the defense trade and industry cooperation between Sweden and the United States. The office team of industry experts is a driving force in paving...

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Saab Guide for Government Procurement

September 12, 2012
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Saab is a global leader in dealing with products, services and solutions for the areas of military defense and civil security. Saab works alongside the United States defense industry and does not want to be seen as Swedish, but...

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Develop International Business Activities through the SACC-USA Trainee Program

September 10, 2012
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Offering candidates with international perspective and expertise within their academic field, the SACC-USA Trainee Program provides American companies and organizations the opportunity to host highly qualified, mature, bilingual trainees from Sweden. SACC-USA will not only promote your position through...

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