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		<title>Please Like Us!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:02:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce just launched a new Facebook page. Go on Facebook and like us today! 

That way you will get all the latest news and updates from the SwedAm business community.

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		<title>Hej! Scandinavia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Malin Karlsson]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[

The Philadelphia Region Celebrates and Honors Scandinavian Culture and Heritage In April 2012

The international and business community in Philadelphia will be honoring and celebrating the countries, culture and contributions of Scandinavia - Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland in April 2012 with an event called “Hej! Scandinavia – Scandinavian Month Philadelphia. ”   

The Philadelphia Region has a rich and vibrant Scandinavian history.  Some of the first Europeans to settle in North America were Swedes and Finns who formed a colony called “New Sweden” along the Delaware River.  The settlement existed from 1638 to 1655 and included parts of present-day Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  The official flag of Philadelphia is blue and yellow to commemorate the original Swedish colonization of Philadelphia.  Today the Philadelphia Region is home to many people who are of Swedish, Finish, Danish and Norwegian descent.  There are also a significant number of Scandinavian businesses with major U.S. operations and headquarters located in the Philadelphia Region including QlikTech, Inc., SCA Americas, SKF North America, IKEA, Specops Software, Volvo Group, AstraZeneca, Alfa Laval, Novo Nordisk Inc., Securitas, Skanska, American Shipping Company (f/k/a Aker American Shipping), Nilfisk, Taste of Norway, Nordic Nutrition, Bailine Body Sculpting and H&#038;M America.

Scandinavia has a strong culture of innovation.  There are a number of everyday products and technology that are Scandinavian innovations, including the three point safety belt, open source micro IP, Skype, the zipper, the ball bearing, the log cabin, turbo engines, the Celsius thermometer, the milking machine and separator, pacemakers, and paper clips.

Scandinavia is further known for its contributions to creative expression in the areas of art, fashion, design, film, literature and music.  In particular, Scandinavian design has been very influential, with a style characterized by simplicity, democratic design and natural shapes. Glassware (littala – Finland), ceramics (Arabia – Finland), tableware (George Jensen – Denmark), lighting (Poul Henningsen – Denmark) and furniture (Danish modern) were some of the genres for the products created. The countries of Scandinavia have a rich tradition of success on international sporting competitions in such events as ice hockey, soccer, skiing, snowboarding, and tennis.  In combination with the sport the people of Scandinavia eat healthy and their food is among the healthiest in the world. In fashion, brands such as Acne, Nudie, Cheap Monday, Filippa K, Helly Hansen, Molly, Björn Borg, WESC, and Fjällräven are well known worldwide. Famous Scandinavian musicians include such artists as ABBA, Ace of Base, Agnes Carlsson, A-ha, Lykke Li, The Cardigans, Leif Ove Andsnes, Jan Garbarek, Millencollin, Robyn, Roxette, The Rasmus, Aqua, Europe, Eppu Normaali and Rövksopp. 

Scandinavians are known as proponents of human rights and egalitarian values at home and on the world stage.  Famous international humanitarians have included former UN General Secretaries Trygve Lie and Dag Hammarskjöld as well as Raoul Wallenberg.  In recent years Scandinavians have been prominent in peace-keeping and humanitarian relief efforts in troubled areas of the world.

In April 2012, the culture and contributions of Scandinavia will be celebrated and honored at International House of Philadelphia in collaboration with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC), American Swedish Historical Museum (ASHM), Scandinavian American Business Forum (ScanAm), as well as the Scandinavian Honorary Consuls.  The program is called “Hej! Scandinavia – Scandinavian Month Philadelphia.”  

The events will include a moderated panel discussion focused on Scandinavian business values, a culture and cuisine program with a noted Scandinavian chef, as well as a Scandinavian film screening. For more information about this event, please visit the IHP webpage

 

Written by: 

Malin Karlsson 

Financial Manager SACC-Philadelphia

David W. Engstrom 

President, SACC-Philadelphia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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		<title>IKEA To Sell Traditional Swedish Brands Again</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/ikea-to-sell-traditional-swedish-brands-again/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ikea will during a transition period once again sell familiar Swedish brands in their food sections world wide. It was during this fall that Ikea decided to change the concept from offering traditional well know Swedish brands to distribute their own line of products. However, Ikea is not able to supply a full assortment of products at the moment and will therefore take in external producers and suppliers again. Although the decision only acknowledge a temporary transition period, Ikea withholds that it always listens to its customer. Therefore, we may not have seen the end in this question.

The decision to stop selling traditional Swedish brands like Abba, Annas Pepparkakor and Kalles Kaviar and instead sell supplements under their own brand was met by protest by Swedes worldwide. On the internet, protests were posted on blogs and groups were created on facebook. At least for now you may still be able to find your favorite Swedish brands at Ikea.

Full article, http://www.svd.se/naringsliv/ikea-backar-om-leverantorer_6791231.svd

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		<title>Casting Search For Americans With Swedish Roots</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/casting-search-for-americans-with-swedish-roots/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/casting-search-for-americans-with-swedish-roots/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:47:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meter Television are searching for Americans with Swedish ancestry for a reality TV-show. After the major success of Great Swedish Adventure-Allt för Sverige (The Swedish title of the show) season 1 we are now casting for season 2.]]></description>
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		<title>Collect 2300+ Business Opportunities &#8211; For Free!</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/2300-business-opportunities-for-free/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/2300-business-opportunities-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a partner of the Deals &#038; Discounts Program your company, and the deal you propose, will be exposed wherever the Program is advertised; on our webpage and in our newsletters, towards our 2,300 members nationwide in both the U.S. and Sweden. Being a partner is an effortless, unique and free way to tap into the Swedish-American business community, and make our members your customers. And it is free.]]></description>
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		<title>Meet Mark Brzezinski</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/meet-mark-brzezinski/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/meet-mark-brzezinski/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[View the introduction video from the new U.S. Ambassador to Sweden]]></description>
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		<title>You Are Invited to European Matchmaking in Sustainability</title>
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		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/you-are-invited-to-european-matchmaking-in-sustainability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce invites you to one of the most important matchmaking events in Sweden within sustainable: construction, energy, environment and accessibility during 2012.

Sectors in Focus

23 - 24 May 2012, SEEAC will take place in Västerås, Sweden, and invites attendees from Europe and USA. It is a matchmaking opportunity for companies within several sectors, e.g. sustainable:

construction
energy
environment
accessibility
Matchmaking

SEEAC 2012 offers an opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential business partners in 25-minute prescheduled meetings. The participants will come from Australia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Greece, Spain, Malta, Poland and the U.S.

Additional Events

In addition to face-to-face meetings with colleagues and potential partners, SEEAC has a full two-day program that includes seminars, a networking dinner and the possibility to pay a visit to one of the world's currently most innovative construction projects in Stockholm.

View the program here >>>

Want to extend your stay? Click here to view our special offer >>>

Registration

The event is free to attend and you register through the website seeac.se

Contact SACC-USA and our Executive Regional Director of Sweden Ziba Zareie at ziba@sacc-usa.org for more information.

Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Inc.

SACC-Sweden

Jakobs Torg 3

11152 Stockholm

Ph: +46 8 400 255 39

info@sacc-usa.org

www.sacc-usa.org
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		<title>Editor Intern to SACC-USA Wanted!</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/editor-intern-to-sacc-usa-wanted/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/editor-intern-to-sacc-usa-wanted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What we are looking for:

A motivated student with a genuine interest in communication and writing to produce trade-related articles for our website (www.sacc-usa.org) and our electronic newsletter. You will also assist with proofreading of other written communication such as letters, PowerPoint presentations etc.

Internship Period: Part-time, spring 2012

How to Apply: Email your Resume &#038; Cover Letter to emmy@sacc-usa.org

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship

More information about SACC-USA: www.sacc-usa.org

 

 
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		<title>Opportunity for Swedish CleanTech Companies</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/opportunity-for-swedish-cleantech-companies/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/opportunity-for-swedish-cleantech-companies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Currents Online</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SwedAm Trade Stats and Tips]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[George Washington University]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row SACC-USA is cooperating with George Washington University and their MBA program “Clean Technology and Marketing Strategy: The Swedish Experience.” We are now searching for four companies for this year’s edition. 

To qualify the candidates need to:

Be on the way expanding into the U.S. market or already have business in the U.S. but not being established yet
Have a good business case ready to launch in a new market
Have time to work with the students
The course runs between March and May. In mid-May the students will visit Sweden for two weeks. The companied will then meet with the students to finish the marketing plans together with them.

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		<title>The Numbers for 2011</title>
		<link>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/the-numbers-for-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://sacc-usa.org/currents/business/the-numbers-for-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emmy Melander</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During 2011, the 19 SACC Chambers across the U.S.,were operated by 350 Directors of the Boards and supported by 60 staff and trainees, all committed to helping Swedish companies enter, establish and export to the U.S. Together they gave every one of our present 2,300 members in the SACC Network access to the knowledge, contacts and experience through organizing conferences, pitch pubs, speaker series, and seminars, as well as using traditional Swedish celebrations as networking events...

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