SACC-SF/SV is launching a new career and job service this fall. We will offer seminars, workshops, career advice and meetings with potential employers. On our web, you will find useful articles and a new job board where we will post exciting job opportunities in our network. Do not miss our first workshop: How to network for a new…
Networking, Europe day and Data discussions! The month of May was a collaborative month for the European-American organizations in the SF Bay Area (EuroCham), and together we hosted the Spring edition of the European Networking Event in Palo Alto. To acknowledge Europe Day, which is held on May 9 every year to celebrate peace and unity in Europe,…
New director in the house! SACC-SF/SV is pleased to welcome Margaretha Levander as the chamber’s new executive director, a position that she will share with the current executive director Catrin Anckarman. “I was attracted by the organization’s mission to build a modern chamber of commerce, and to facilitate and develop business relations between Sweden and…
Strong Women, Swedish Soccer Night and Inspiring Panel Discussion! March, the women’s history month, offered a lot of interesting events and activities, starting with Swedish Night at the San Jose Earthquakes opening game. We welcomed CEOs and HR-executives from Sweden (Knowit and Probiznet) to join our panel discussion about companies most valuable resource, the employees. We…
Article by Katarina Warnström On Friday 3/8 we celebrate International Women’s Day. The official campaign theme this year is #BalanceforBetter, implicating that a more gender-balanced world is a better world. And though the pros of a more gender-balanced world are obvious for women in a number of ways, when it comes to business #BalanceforBetter can…
We are excited to announce the addition of Adrian Millen, Vice-chairman & Vice President Sr. Business Development Officer International Banking Group, Bank of the West, and Klas Berghede, Director of Production and Innovation, The Boldt Company, to the Board of Directors. With their knowledge, experience, and energy, we know that they will greatly contribute to our organization. February…
As of January 16th, we have two new members on the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. We are pleased to introduce Adrian Millén and Klas Berghede. Adrian Millén is now Vice-Chairman on our Board of Directors. He is also Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer at Bank of the West where he…
Three talented young professionals have just arrived from Sweden to join our team at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco & Silicon Valley. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from them, and at the same give them the chance to kick start their careers. They have introduced themselves below, hopefully, you will…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and behalf of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, we want to thank you for a successful and fun 2018! This year, we have hosted 25 events and a number of business delegations, within everything from culture and sports to law and business. Without you, none of them would have been possible! We…
Over a hundred guests enjoyed beautiful songs from Zaida Singers, Glögg and wine from Sjoeblom Winery, Good Idea drinks, Christmas buffet by Chef Pelle, The Swedish church Lucia Choir and amazing prizes from the Christmas Tree Raffle and Silent Auction. See some of the pictures below. Thanks to our amazing photographer Camilla Ekenheim!
Our mission is to create an effective network that enable innovative exchange and enhance business opportunities between Swedish and American companies in addition to individual talents in the San Francisco & Silicon Valley area.
