SACC-USA offer many different programs and services for our members to expand their business, get their brands known and access our business network.

Joining a chamber of commerce is joining a community collaborating on trade and business. It means different things for different individuals and entities. If you are a start-up, it means a helpful opportunity; if you are a maturing company, it means business development; and if you are an established company, it often means maintaining institutional relationships and passing down knowledge or opportunities. No matter the reason for your presence, being part of a larger context is rewarding.

Joining a chamber of commerce is joining a community collaborating on trade and business. It means different things for different individuals and entities. If you are a start-up, it means a leg up; if you are a maturing company, it means business development, and if you are an established company, it often means maintaining institutional relationships and “passing it on”. No matter your “why”, being part of a larger context is rewarding.

​​​​​​​Read the full value proposition here.

Joining the Swedish American Chambers of Commerce is joining a community collaborating on trade and business. It means different things for different individuals and entities. If you are a start-up, it means a leg up; if you are a maturing company, it means business development, and if you are an established company, it often means “passing it on”. In each case, synergies and economies of scale are readily available. No matter your “why”, being part of a larger context is beneficial and rewarding.

Are you interested in becoming a member? Or would you just like to start a conversation? We are ready to connect whenever you are. Please dont hesetate to reach out!

Members have access to curated trade delegations to the US capital and to different regions as well as public policy analysis as commissioned by SACC-USA. Members benefit through a better understanding of federal and state legislation in the pipeline and their implications. SACC-USA also tailors topical networking events for different member categories. Additionally, we connect members with Congressional leaders and staffers and trade associations for incisive and regular briefs in-person, in online meetings or in the form of specialized newsletters.

A SACC-USA membership includes participation in the SACC flagship event Executive Forum hosted in Washington D.C. every spring (individual tickets for non-members are $3,000). The Forum convenes thought leaders from government, academia, and business and range of thematic and industrial sectors for a day of TED-style talks, round tables, media interviews and networking, bookended by a dinner prior and one after the event.

A SACC-USA membership includes participation in the SACC flagship event Transatlantic Day in Stockholm every March (individual tickets for non-members are $5,000). The Day convenes high profiles, from SACC-USA Patron H.R.H. Prince Daniel, Ministers and Ambassadors to CEOs, Academic Leadership and astronauts for a day and evening of exchange under Chatham House Rules.

A SACC-USA membership includes participation in the 2-day SACC Summit which ambulates between different regions and takes place every September. In addition to the 22 regional SACC chambers and offices external guests join for a day of panels, presentations, and networking. The internal segment/day is akin to an annual general meeting. The Summit is a great opportunity to meet SACC regions and members to learn about the business climate in different regions in the US.

A joint initiative with the US Chamber of Commerce offspring Institute for Sustainable Development that pairs Swedish innovation with US market and capital. The program identifies and fosters Swedish innovation supporting the green transition in the US and offers shark tank competitions for start-ups and trade fair style events for scale ups. Members are invited to participate in the Program at no charge.

SACC-USA is a J-1 visa sponsor designated by the US State Department and has since inception of the SACC-USA Trainee Program sourced and placed some 1,500 Swedish trainees in companies and other organizations in the US. Research fellows, scholars and summer workers are also eligible for the J-1 visa program. Former trainees can join the Alumni Association for lifelong networking, friendship and learning.

An educational initiative aimed at enhancing academic collaboration between Sweden and the United States. SIREUS ​​​​​​​is affiliated with several leading universities in both countries, and is focusing on promoting knowledge exchange in innovation, science, and entrepreneurship. SIREUS also works to increase talent mobility for students and researchers, strengthening academic and research connections between the two countries. 

We are here to help your company find the right contacts to enter, access and expand on the U.S. market. We aim to facilitate and support trade, commerce, and investment between the U.S. and Sweden. As a member of SACC-USA, your company will belong to the second largest European chamber of commerce in the U.S. You will gain access to our 22 locations covering 37 states, representing more than 1,000 corporate and individual members. Our network is an exciting mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, economic development organizations, government leaders, and academia. Characterized by a truly entrepreneurial way of doing business, SACC-USA is a key in stimulating new business relations between Sweden and the U.S.–in both directions. We do this through effective industry-specific events and programs, trade missions, business matchmaking, and networking.

​​​​​The standard membership fee is $6,000 per year.

The umbrella membership fee is $10,000 per year.

We have 22 chambers and offices in around the United States and one in Stockholm. You can read about them here, and below they are marked out on the map. The SACC-USA office facilitates contact with the regional chambers you wish to connect with and carries out the desired and agreed services together with the regional chamber.

You may join here. 

For questions, please contact Karin Hammar, CEO, at
[email protected]
Cell +1 (202) 415-1899
Or, contact us at our SACC-USA phone number 
Cell +1 (571) 430-8384