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SSCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 The Annual General Meeting for the Swedish Swiss Chamber of Commerce took place virtually this year. We are very pleased to welcome our two new Board Directors Jasmin Staiblin and Rickard Söderberg. We were also very pleased to be able to announce a stable situation for the Chamber with a loyal member base of 262 members for 2020. Click on the images to read more. GENERATION CHANGE AT HILTI  The Hilti Group's success over the decades is strongly connected with its long-term succession planning ensuring stability in key leadership roles and continuity. Entering a new phase, Hilti will undergo a major generation change over the next two years, given the age and tenure of certain long-term serving key representatives. The timing of this change is synchronized with a review of Hilti’s corporate strategy.

VÅRENS NYHETER FRÅN SVENSKA KYRKAN ZURICH-BASEL  I vår har Svenska Kyrkan Zürich-Basel startat en Torsdagsträningsgrupp med gemensam träning i Beckenhof-parken. Dessutom har Onsdagsung kickat igång. Ett tillfälle för svenska ungdomar mellan 11 och 14 år att träffas och ha det trevligt tillsammans. Alla träffar anpassas efter de regler och rekommendationer som gäller vid varje tidpunkt. DAGSMEJAN BETTER SLEEP, BETTER HEALTH — WORLD SLEEP MONTH  An article from Dagsmejan on how to improve your sleep and health in honor of World Sleep Month. The focus for this year’s world sleep month is how regular sleep leads to a better health. It’s not about just sleeping well sometimes, having a good night’ sleep most nights of the week is crucial for our health. Benefit from a 10% discount exclusively for SSCC members. Just add SSCC2021 voucher code at the check-out at dagsmejan.ch.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

TRADE TRENDS - 15 APRIL 2021 - WEBINAR  Senior Financial Analyst Boris Kovacevic will provide global and European pandemic recovery scenarios, and discuss trade trends currently impacting international supply chains. Join us together with WUBS as we look at what trade trends mean for the economic outlook of 2021. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM - 22 APRIL 2021 - WEBINAR  Once the pandemic is largely under control, the «new normal» will take hold in international business. Join S-GE for more than two hours of inspiration plus the tools that will get you ready to get back on track as quickly as possible.

EMERGING STRONGER - 19 MAY 2021 - WEBINAR Recessions and game-changing events – such as pandemics - can change the trajectory of economies, governments, and businesses, and essentially alter the course of history. Join us with our partner SCC as they discuss the importance of innovation. HOW MUCH DIGITAL IS NEEDED? - 20 MAY 2021 - WEBINAR The year 2020 has been challenging for every business as well as nonprofit organizations in many ways. The economy forced organizations to adapt one day to the next. Join us with our partner Nexell as we take a look at unavoidable digital developments and challenges.

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