Dear Members.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! We are very pleased to have been able to give support, provide information and added-value to an ever growing Swedish – Dutch Business Network for half a century. During the years many (Swedish) companies have built up their business network through the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and valued business contacts have been made leading to new business possibilities.

Are you looking for business contacts or companies who can help you with company establishments, market surveys, branch contact information, or do you want to plan a study visit to Sweden or to the Netherlands?  Perhaps you would like to meet Swedish (Dutch) companies in your own segment in Sweden or the Netherlands to exchange experiences? You are most welcome to contact the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and we will connect you with our excellent member companies who can help you to find the information you are looking for. For Dutch companies looking north we are also pleased to offer a great network with colleagues at the Swedish and Dutch Chamber in Sweden who are happy to assist with the same connections.

I would especially like to thank the Anniversary Patrons for their additional support during this year. For the Anniversary Year we welcome all members to invite their colleagues and business relations to join us in the special Anniversary Program! Many keynote speakers have already accepted our invitation to address the Swedish Chamber during this Anniversary Year. We are especially pleased and honored to welcome Mr. Stephen Odell, CEO Volvo Cars, Mr. Magnus Hall, CEO Holmen, Mr. Torsten Jansson, CEO New Wave and Mr. Mikael Ohlsson, CEO IKEA. And of course we welcome you all on October 28, 2010 to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary Seminar and Gala Ball with Honorary Guest: H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden!

Let’s celebrate this Anniversary Year together.

Nils van Dijkman
Chairman



Swe-News March 2010

New Interns
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome two new interns to the office in Amsterdam. Rebecca Fallegård and Ola Johansson both started their internships on February 1, 2010.

Ola is studying Business Administration at the University of Lund, Sweden. During his time at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce he will take care of the JCC – Young Professionals and we are sure that many of you will have a chance to meet him at one of the many JCC events. Email: ola.johansson@swedishchamber.nl

Rebecca Fallegård studied Media and Communication and Business Administration at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. At the Swedish Chamber she works with Communication. Her very first project has been to finish the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Magazine. She will continue with member and press contacts for the Anniversary Year program!
Email: rebecca.fallegard@swedishchamber.nl

We wish both Ola and Rebecca lots of success and a pleasant time in Amsterdam and we hope that their internship at the Chamber will bring them positive experience and give them credits for their future careers.


New Members
It is with great pleasure the Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes the following new members to the Swedish - Dutch Business Network platform!

Amplius Coatching                                    InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
La Cuisine Scandinave Catering                  Noviflora Holland B.V.
Rotterdam School of Management              SAM Headhunting B.V.
Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel                     Veidec Nederland 
WestCord Hotel Delft                                Zumflow

Special Anniversary Member offer for new ZZP companies!
Click here for more information!


New Patrons
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased and
honored to welcome two new Patron Companies:

Rotterdam School of Management                                                          

 

 

Veidec Nederland

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Member news

A letter to all Saab Owners from Jan Åke Jonsson

Dear Saab owner,
 
It is a great pleasure to announce that Spyker Cars N.V. now has acquired Saab Automobile AB from General Motors, thus securing our future.
I would like to thank you and all Saab customers, who have stood by us throughout this journey. Many of you have rallied, convoyed, blogged and otherwise helped carry the torch to save Saab. Your commitment underlines the remarkable strength of the Saab brand and bodes well for the future. Read more click here

For more Member News Click here


Up-coming Events
 March 19, 2010
12.00 - 14.30
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Master Class Luncheon.

Keynote speaker and Honorary Guest: Mr. Stephen Odell, President and CEO Volvo Cars
"The future of the car industry -
challenges & opportunities for Volvo Cars""

Venue: Radisson Blu Schiphol Airport 

 

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Annual General Meeting
March 19, 2010
14.30 - 16.00
Venue: Radisson Blu Schiphol Airport 


May 25, 2010
A Swedish Chamber of Commerce Afternoon Program.
Keynote speaker and Honorary Guest:
Mr. Torsten Jansson, Managing Director and CEO New Wave Group  

More Program information yet to be confirmed.

 


Welcome to join The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
on the Study Trip to Stockholm June 17-20, 2010

Stockholm – European Green Capital 2010
Love Stockholm 2010 & Royal Wedding


Swe-Cham Program:
Stockholm City
Stockholm Green Capital
Hammarby Sjöstad 
a continuation of Stockholm’s inner city with emphasis on environmental solutions
Visit to SCA's brand new Headquarter
Lucheon at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Honorary guest and keynote speaker:
State Secretary Gunnar Wieslander
Networking with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce

The Royal wedding
between H.R.H. The Crown Princess Victoria and Mr. Daniel Westling
will take place on Saturday, June 19 - Sunday, June 20
Swe-Cham Program
Lunch at Grand Hotel Veranda
Wedding fesivities
Visit to Waldermarsudde Royal Museum
Guided tour Gamla Stan (old town)

More program information yet to be confirmed.

Flight: Scandinavian Airlines
Hotel: Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden

A few seats still available.
Click here
for more information  and registration.                                                                                                                                    

Välkommen till Stockholm! 


September  28, 2010
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Master Class Luncheon
Keynote Speaker and Honorary Guest:
Mr. Mikael Ohlsson
CEO Ikea Group of Companies

 

 


October 28, 2010
Swedish Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary Seminar and Gala Ball.
Honorary Guest: H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria

Seminar: 13.00 - 17.00
Gala Bal: 19.30 - 01.00

Swedish Artists
Life Achievement Award
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Company Award

Venue: Hotels van Oranje, Noordwijk


Past Events

February 17, 2010 Board Members and Patrons Dinner

Board Members and Patrons of The Swedish Chamber of Commerce were invited to a Patron's Dinner hosted by H.E. Hans Magnusson, Ambassador of Sweden on February 17, 2010. Keynote Speaker and Honorary Guest, Mr. Magnus Hall, CEO Holmen held a very interesting presentation which lead to reflections and interaction.   

To read more and view the Event Photos click here

 February 12, 2010 All about ESA
Mr. Martin Johansson, Galileo Payload Manager, welcomed the members of the Swe-Cham with a presentation and introduction to the ESA/ESTEC space activities followed by a tour to several of the impressing laboratories on the premises at ESA/ESTEC in Noordwijk.
To download Mr. Martin Johansson’s presentation click here

 

 

 

 

 

January 28, 2010 Swedish Night at Amsterdam International Fashion Week
Volvo presenting camilla norrback

For the first time ever there was an evening dedicated to the best of Swedish design during Amsterdam International Fashion Week. Volvo Cars Nederland presented the ecologic collection of camilla norrback for more then 800 guests including the Swedish Ambassador Mr. and Mrs. Magnusson.

For photos and more information please click here!  

Video of the show available at:
http://www.aifw.nl/photo-video


 New Years Reception January 20, 2010

January 20, The Swedish Ambassador Mr. Hans Magnusson and Mrs. Elisabeth Magnusson welcomed the members of the Swedish Chamber and JCC at their lovely residence for the traditional New Years Reception.  The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thanks Ambassador Magnusson and Mrs. Magnusson for their  generous and warm hospitality.

For event photos click here


 JCC - Young Professionals - Up Coming Program 
                         
Visit to Heineken Experience!
When:         Saturday March 13, 2010
Time:           16.00, we meet outside at 15.30
Where:        Stadhouderskade 78, Amsterdam
Price:           15 Euro


Welcome to sign up for the JCC event at the Heineken experience! Step into the world of Heineken and discover the Art of brewing beer. 


AW and Company Presentation Handelsbanken
When: Thursday April 15, 2010

Time: AW
Where:
Bar Blue Angel at WTC
After Work presentation by Handelsbanken with drinks and snacks.

JCC Queens Day
When: Friday April 30, 2010
Time: 10 - 13
Where: The canals of Amsterdam
The JCC Queens Day celebration on April 30 is one of the Highlights of the year!
The JCC committee is therefore very happy to announce that we have of course booked the JCC boat to celebrate this tradition to cruise around the canals of Amsterdam with drinks, snacks and lots of fun as ususal! JCC DJ Percy Oveveen provides a selected mix of Dutch - Swedish music!
Dress code is: ORANGE!

Tickets including boat tour from 10 – 13, free bar and snacks!

Members: 40 Euro
Not Members: 50 Euro (Max two not member guests per member!)

For more information and registration to JCC Events click JCC  

Past JCC Programs

After Work and Company Presentation Scandinavian Airlines

On February 9 the members of JCC were invited to a brilliant Company Presentation about Scandinavian Airlines by Arjan van der Leeden, Key Account Manager SAS Scandinavian Airlines and member of the JCC, at Restaurant Marquee in Amsterdam.

To read more and view the event photos click here!


The JCC Committee is welcoming new
Committee Member!

JCC would like to announce a vacant position in the
JCC committee! Are you an active member of JCC,
enjoying the network and want to take a step further
within the organization?  Read more

Special Swe-Cham Member offer for JCC members who has reached the age of 37!
Click
here for more information!

Join the JCC-Young Professional Group on Facebook! Click here!


Stockholm - Europe's Green Capital 2010
Stockholm is the first city to be named European Green Capital by the European Commission.
The Commission praised Stockholm's goal of becoming entirely fossil-free by 2050. "Four out of 5 Europeans now live in urban areas, and that is where the environmental challenges facing our society are most apparent."

Find more information about Stockholm and the environment on the websites of the European Union and Stockholm.

Stockholm - European Green Capital 2010
City of Stockholm


Visit the Swedish Chamber of Commerce website for more news:

Cultural tip - Swedish pantings at Museum voor Moderne Kunst
The secret paintings of Hilma af Klint. A Swedish pioneer
Museum voor Moderne Kunst Arnhem



Stieg Larsson best selling book in 2009

 

 

Birgitta Ohlsson appointed new Minister for EU Affairs

 

 

 

 

The Swedish-Dutch Association celebrates is 100th Anniversary

 

 




The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would cordially like to thank the following sponsors for supporting the Swedish Chamber 50 Years Anniversary!
 




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