SACC-DC: January newsletter!

Volume I | January 2024

Words from the Manager | Meet Anna Wramner, the new Executive Director | Upcoming Annual Meeting | Welcome to our new interns

Since 1989 SACC-DC has offered a platform for developing U.S. – Swedish lucrative commercial ventures and professional opportunities through our network, business and social events. The SACC-DC Newsletter will help you stay on top of what’s happening in the Swedish-American business community and find the perfect opportunity to create new business connections in the greater Washington D.C. area and Mid-Atlantic region.

Words from the Manager Björn Porlein

Dear SACC-DC Members,

Happy New Year 2024! I am excited to present our latest newsletter, marking the start of January!

Reflecting on the past year, we are proud of the successful events we organized. Highlights included our April and November Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Forums, held at the House of Sweden and the Norwegian Embassy, respectively. We are now actively preparing for this year's editions of these events. Our upcoming schedule is packed with exciting Flagship events: a Crayfish Party in September, in partnership with Volvo, our 36th Annual Golf Tournament at Whiskey Creek Golf Club, and a festive Holiday Party in December. Additionally, we have a "smorgasbord" of other fun events lined up, including happy hours, Young Professionals meetups, company tours, and much more!

We are pleased to welcome OX2 and Teledyne Flir as the newest members of our chamber. We are also excited to introduce our new interns, Ulrika Henriksson and Johan Lundqvist, who began their SACC-DC internships in January.

Your input and recommendations are important to us. We welcome you to share your thoughts and proposals for events by reaching out to bjorn.porlein@sacc-dc.org

Thank you for your ongoing support of SACC-DC!

Warm regards,

Björn Porlein

THE NEW DIRECTOR OF SACC-DC

SAY "HELLO" TO ANNA WRAMNER

Anna Wramner is the new Executive Director of SACC-DC. She has a background in Swedish and European politics, journalism, and business communication and spent nine years in Chicago before relocating to DC in 2022.

The new Director is eager to get started and feels excited about being on board.

- I am happy to be part of such a dynamic group of professionals, our skilled interns, our very active and supportive Board of Directors, as well as our extensive network and thriving business community. We have an exciting year ahead of us, with elections both here in the US and in Europe. We will have several opportunities to discuss this, as well as how this may affect Swedish - American business relations.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Anna Wramner as the Executive Director of SACC-DC!

UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING

Please note that this event is open for members only

The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, D.C., will occur on Thursday, January 25, 2024, for all SACC-DC members. Please check your inbox for an invitation to the meeting. For questions, contact info@sacc-dc.org

You can renew your membership through our website or by contacting mathias.petersen@sacc-dc.org

WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERNS

JOHAN LUNDQVIST AND ULRIKA HENRIKSSON

JOHAN LUNDQVIST - BUSINESS ASSOCIATE INTERN

Johan Lundqvist joined the SACC-DC team in January 2024 as a Business Associate Intern. He soon holds a master's in business law from the University of Linkoping and before arriving in Washington D.C, he finished a law internship at the Swedish fintech company Zimpler AB. Just before the law internship, Johan went on an exchange Semester in Hong Kong, where he furthered his knowledge of international business law and was active in the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. Johan loves to network and meet new people so don't hesitate to reach out to him, he is always up for a coffee!

ULRIKA HENRIKSSON - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Ulrika holds a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Communication from the University of Linkoping, specializing in communication and management. With 1.5 years of experience as a consultant in digital marketing and project management at a marketing firm, she has honed her skills and developed an interest in communication and marketing strategies.

With the aspiration to gain further knowledge in marketing and business development, and explore American culture in a professional setting, Ulrika found the ideal fit in SACC-DC. She is excited to blend creativity with strategy, delving into the realms of marketing, business relations, and American culture.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SACC-DC

News From SACC-USA And The Embassy

We want to encourage you to stay updated by reading the newsletters from SACC-USA and the news from the Swedish Embassy!

We highly recommend taking the time to read these news regularly to stay informed and connected with the Swedish-American community. As always, SACC-DC remains committed to providing our members with the resources and information they need to succeed.

News from the Swedish embassy

SACC-USAs newsletter

BUSINESS SERVICES PROVIDED BY SACC-DC

SACC-DC holds a unique position to provide members valuable connections with other member companies or small businesses, potentially resulting in new collaborations, clients, and partnerships. Read more about our B2B Matchmaking service and how to make a request here. Your company has the opportunity to be assisted by a Business Associate or a trainee with short-term projects aiming to increase your knowledge about specific markets. Read more about our Trade Services and how to make a request here.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SACC-DC COMMUNITY?

Visit our membership page to join as a new member, or renew your membership through the membership portal. SACC DC organizes many events throughout the year to give our members access to professional networking. We also tailor trade missions for Swedish companies interested in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Whether an individual with a keen interest in or connection with Sweden living in D.C. or a company looking to establish new relationships, we can help you reach your next goal!

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