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Name?
Tomas Adler
Age?
32
Profession?
It-consultant
Where are you from?
Stockholm
Why did you come to Holland?
My Girlfriend is Dutch, so after a two year long distance relationship I decided that it was time to see more of each other.
Why JCC?
I came in contact with JCC on the Crayfish party. I liked it so I joined.
Best thing with Holland?
That it is in the middle of Europe. Most places in Europe become so much more accessible from here. I also like that Amsterdam have a so international and friendly feeling.
Favorite hangout?
Cafe Helden. It is a nice place to start the evening.
Tips for JCC?
I like that its easy to join in on the events even though you don't attend every time. It would be nice though with a little more activities during the summer.
Who do you want to see in the next Ten Questions?
Helena Lindberg
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 Name?
Maarja Krillo
Age?
27
Profession?
Sales representative on KLM
Where are you from?
Pärnu, Estonia.
But I have been living in Stockholm the last couple of years.
Why did you come to Holland?
It was more a coincidence.
I graduated and wanted to work abroad.
So I applied for some jobs and got a job I liked at KLM.
I’m interested in entrepreneurship and the Dutch have a history of trade,
so I thought that I could learn something from the Dutch.
Why JCC?
I was recommended by a friend that have been living here for a while that
JCC could be a good organization to come in contact with when you move to Holland.
Best thing with Holland?
I like that Holland is placed in the middle of Europe. Everything is so much closer
and it’s still relatively close to home. I also like that it is so international,
people from all different nationalities and cultures.
Favorite hangout?
I love a restaurant called Castro. It’s a Tapas restaurant in Amsterdam.
The food is so good. Another thing I really like is the wine bars in Haarlem,
many of them are so cozy and are perfect if you want to spend some time with friends.
Tips for JCC?
I would like more social events where the members could mingle and get to know each other better.
Who do you want to be in the next Ten Questions?
Tomas Adler
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 JCC are very happy to welcome the following new members!
Mr. Benji Bessemer
Mr. Henrik Ohlsson
Ms. Anna Engblom
Ms. Helena Lindberg
Ms. Anna Lindström
Ms. Paulina Almgren-Eklund
Ms. Helene Nathorst
Mr. Christian Nordheim
Ms. Caroline Fessaguet
Ms. Maarja Krillo
Ms. Hanna Ahlfors
Mr. Martin Granqvist
Ms. Rebecca Hedberg
Ms. Karolin Arvidsson
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Congratulation Karolin Arvidsson JCC member number 100!  JCC did a field trip to surprise JCC’s one hundred member, Karolin Arvidsson at her work Thursday October 7, 2010.
A surprised and happy Karolin received a “Swedish bouquet” in blue and yellow from JCC representative Erik Westerlund. She also received the Swedish Chamber of Commerce scarf and pin. JCC took the opportunity to do the famous ten questions interview. Name?
Karolin Arvidsson
Age? 
24
Profession?
KLM customer care.
Where are you from?
Sollentuna, North of Stockholm
Why did you come to Holland?
I studied as an exchange student in Amsterdam. After my semester as an exchange student was over, I felt so at home here that I decided to stay. I finished my studies via internet based courses held by my university in Sweden so that I could stay.
Why JCC?
I heard about it from people that it could be a good thing to join if you want to meet people and broaden your network. I am not sure whether to start my own company or to where I would like to work in the future. JCC could be a good way of meeting friends and build a network.
Best thing with Holland?
That I can go wherever I want with my bike. I live in Haarlem and I even take the bike to Amsterdam sometimes. I have bought bags for my bike so I can go shopping on the markets and take everything with me. I love it!
Favorite hangout?
The town square in Haarlem. I really recommend everyone to come see it and have a coffee at one of the cafès.
Tips for JCC?
I would love to go to a JCC costume party. There are so many lovely secondhand stores in Amsterdam so finding a costume wouldn’t be any problem.
Who do you want to see in the next Ten Questions?
My dear friend Maarja Krillo. She is so much fun and would be a great person to interview.
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| Welcome to our new trainees |
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August 30, 2010 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome three new interns to the office in Amsterdam.
Evelina Jarbin, Erik Westerlund and Jennie Henriksson started their internships on August the 30, 2010. 
Evelina Jarbin has completed a bachelor in Service Management and is currently studying for a bachelor in Business Administration, both educations at the University of Lund. Her responsibility at the Swedish Chamber is communication. Since the Chamber celebrates its 50th anniversary this year the autumn will be busy for Evelina, with several exciting events to cover.
Email:evelina.jarbin@swedishchamber.nl Erik Westerlund has finished his bachelor studies in marketing at Vaxjo University.
His responsibility is the JCC, Junior Chamber Club. As JCC already has many great
events planned for the coming months Erik is looking forward to meeting the members
Email:erik.westerlund@swedishchamber.nl
Jennie Henriksson has finished her bachelor in Business Administration and Economics at Karlstad Business School. She will take care of the Chambers events during this fall. With the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Programme Jennie has an interesting experience ahead
of her. Email:jennie.henriksson@swedishchamber.nl
We wish Evelina, Erik and Jennie lots of success and a pleasant time in Amsterdam and we hope that their internship at the Chamber will be a positive experience and give them valuable knowledge for their future careers!
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 1. Name Daniel Berg
2. Age 26
3. Profession Brand/Account Planner at the Dutch Advertising agency KesselsKramer.
4. Where are you from Born and raised in Linköping. Lived in Stockholm since 4,5 years.
5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden I got the opportunity to get a traineeship at KesselsKramer. Saw it as a great opportunity to work with talented people and explore a country and city I knew very little about.
6. Why JCC I heard about JCC through friends, and being a great believer that a great social network can help you out in your professional life I became a member.
7. Hobbies Wines, reading, surfing and travelling.
8. Favorite hangout Waldorf and Lux. The Paradiso for concerts and the Vondelpark for running and walking.
9. Tips for JCC It’s been a good spread of the events and the venues has been really nice so far, so keep up the good work.
10. Who do you want to be next in Ten Questions Zack McDonald; a great copywriter and probably the next winner of the Pulitzer prize.
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 1.Name: Linn Christina Westin
2. Age: 25
3. Profession: Medical student in my last year of internships (AT-Läkare).
4. Where are you from: Stockholm.
5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden: I came to the Netherlands with my family as expats and I stayed when I was accepted to medical school.
6. Why JCC: I have lived in the Netherlands since 1990 and never knew that there were so many Swedes my age here. I ran into some people who motivated me to join JCC and I’m glad I did. Great network.
7. Hobbies: Wakeboarding, sailing, tennis, traveling.
8. Favorite hangout: A sunny deck on the water with some friends.
9.Tips for JCC: Keep up the good work.
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| Peter Gerdin - Communication & Marketing |
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 Peter is studying the International Business Program with emphasis on Economics and Accounting at Umeå School of Business, Umeå University. He is originally from Duved in North Sweden. Peter's task as an intern at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is Marketing & Communication.
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| Jennie Wennerholm - Event Management |
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 Jennie is studying the Business and Economics program at the School of Business, Economics and Law, University of Gothenburg. She is originally from Ängelholm in Sweden. Jennie's task as an intern at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is Event Management.
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| Interview with H& P Trust at their new office |
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 Kathy Dolk is managing director and partner of H&P Trust Company (Netherlands) B.V. in the Netherlands since 2007. H&P worldwide provides comprehensive and efficient company incorporation and administration services in all relevant offshore and onshore jurisdictions. They administer private foundations and offshore trusts, both classic elements in international tax and estate planning. In the Netherlands they administer and manager Dutch corporate entities for mostly European private shareholders.
H&P increased their activities in the Netherlands and recently moved to a larger office reasons enough for the Swedish Chamber to visit their premises in Amsterdam Zuid Oost and have a chat with MD Kathy Dolk, member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the JCC.
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| Snowfling Media: Prepare to be amazed! |
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 New Swedish Chamber of Commerce new member company presents:
Amazing Sweden is the first book of its kind especially
created for an international audience
Hardcover. 300 pages. Size 23,5 x 28,7
cm. The book is locally distributed in
the Netherlands, just place your order at:
www.amazingsweden.com
Snowfling media
Contact: Gunnar Genell
Tel: +46 8 755 1140
www.snowflingmedia.com
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| 10 Questions to Christoffer Källberg |
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 1. Name? Christoffer Källberg
2. Age? 25
3. Profession? Banker
4. Where are you from? Göteborg
5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden? Internship at ABN AMRO / RBS that turned into a full-time position
6. Why JCC? To have a link with good old Sweden
7. Hobbies? My greatest passion is music
8. Favorite hangout? Werck
9. Tips for JCC? Keep up the good work
10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions? Sidhagen
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| Former Swe-Cham interns back at the office |
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Meet Yasmin, Niklas & Carin, interns in 2007 and 2008
What are they doing now? Do they miss Amsterdam?  
Read their interview...
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| 10 Questions to Jonas Gustavsson |
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1. Name? Jonas Gustavsson
2. Age? 26
3. Profession? Assistant Controller
4. Where are you from? Stockholm Sweden
5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden? First as an exchange student with my partner in crime Mr. Bergo. And after returning to Sweden to finish my studies in Stockholm I went back to work here
6. Why JCC? Nice to practice on my Swedish language skills.
7. Hobbies? Sailing & Motor boats (Stockholm's archipelago is amazing), skiing and football.
8. Favorite hangout? Palladium, Jimmy woo, Lolas, Momos And of course IKEA
9. Tips for JCC? More company presentations, and arrange more canal tour
10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions?
I’m not sure, but I think it would be nice with a women. Also, I think it’s about time that Adam gives a good presentation about himself on the homepage.
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| 10 Questions to a new JCC member |
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 1. Name? Anna Kessens
2. Age? 25
3. Profession? Office Manager at a media company in Amsterdam
4. Where are you from? Stockholm
5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden? Dutch boyfriend/Born and raised in Sweden and went to Holland at the age of 19
6. Why JCC? Lived here for more than 6 years and thought it was time to meet some other Swedes and share their experiences with working and living in the Netherlands. Good way to network.
7. Hobbies? Traveling, going out for dinner, movies and music
8. Favorite hangout? There are so many but I like Café Cuba on the Nieuwmarkt, De Duvel in de Pijp and Werck on the Prinsengracht (which you all know I guess?:)
9. Tips for JCC?
10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions? My very good friend Angelica Anrin who also just joined JCC
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| 10 Questions to a new JCC member |
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 1. Name: Percy Oosterveen
2. Age: 26
3. Profession: Analyst at Duinn
4. Where are you from?: The Netherlands, born in the Hague
5. What is your link to Sweden?: Last year I wrote my MSc thesis at the SLU in Uppsala. I stayed in Sweden for eight months and I loved it. Nowadays we’re in the process to set up an office in most probably in Stockholm with Duinn. In this way I keep my connection with Sweden and my friends there.
6. Why JCC?: Since the beginning of September I moved to Amsterdam and Groningen as I ended my MSc thesis in Uppsala. Personally I wanted to keep my Swedish connection and practice my Swedish language skills in the Netherlands. Therefore I joined the JCC.
7. Hobbies?: DJ-ing and listening to all sorts of music, traveling, reading, , yoga, dancing and ski-ing.
8. Favorite hangout?: In Amsterdam it is currently the Paradiso. In Groningen you can find me at de Negende cirkel for a great studentnight or the &ZO
9. Tips for JCC?: Organise a typical Dutch activity like ice-skating or sinterklaas
10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions? Princess Madeleine?
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| 10 Questions to a new JCC member |
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 1. Name? Annemarie van Munster
2. Age? 30 years old 3. Profession? Controller at H&P Trust Company (Netherlands) B.V 4. Where are you from? The Netherlands 5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden? I work for a trust company that has many Swedish clients 6. Why JCC? It’s nice to meet new people, especially people who are linked to Sweden as well. In my previous jobs I did not work with Sweden, so this is all quite new to me. 7. Hobbies? sports (aerobics, Pilates, tennis), reading, my two German Shepherd dogs. 8. Favorite hangout? Not one particular hangout, but mostly restaurants or bars. 9. Tips for JCC? Try different days for the meetings, so not every month on the same day of the week. This is more convenient if you are unable to participate on that particular day. 10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions? Iwan van Munster (my husband)
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| 10 Questions to a new JCC member |
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 1. Name? Anna Porat 2. Age? 23 3. Profession? Management Trainee, Business Services Western Europe Area, for British American Tobacco 4. Where are you from? Sweden, born in Japan. 5. Why did you come to Holland / What is your link to Sweden? I was offered a job in Holland and moved here in August 2008 after I graduated from University of St Andrews, Scotland. 6. Why JCC? I had joined a few JCC events in Japan the year before and really enjoyed the events. I find JCC a fantastic opportunity to meet other Swedes/people with Swedish links abroad. 7. Hobbies? Horseback riding, golf, skiing, traveling, spending time with family and friends. 8. Favorite hangout? Still have a rather limited list of hangouts in Amsterdam, so as of yet it is the Werck. 9. Tips for JCC? Continue doing the great job that you are doing! 10. Who do you want to be next in 10 Questions?
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