Newsletter

Dear members,

JCC continues to be a dynamic networking organisation for young professionals between the ages 25-36. The main purpose of JCC is to give the members a platform for new business and social relations and to exchange knowledge about business in the Netherlands and of course have a good time doing so. JCC has got close to 100 members and we are very satisfied that we are continuously attracting new members looking to widen their network.

The JCC committee has gone through organisational changes during the last month since committee member Jonas Gustavsson has resigned from his responsibilities. Jonas has accepted a new position within Eurocommercial Properties and will be relocated to Stockholm. On behalf of JCC I would like to thank Jonas for his energetic commitment and many contributions to JCC. JCC has elected Marcus Friberg, Financial accountant at EF Education, to replace Jonas as committee member. Marcus has many years of experience in event management and will be of great value to JCC.

2010 is a great year to be a member of the Swedish Chamber. The 50 year anniversary delivers several high quality events and presentations. President and CEO of Volvo Cars, Mr. Stephen Odell held a very interesting lunch presentation the week before Geely made their binding offer to buy Volvo Cars. In the event we had a high turn-up of JCC members whom also have shown great interest in the up coming presentation from Mr. Torsten Jansson, Managing Director and CEO New Wave Group. I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks and appreciation to the Board of the Swedish Chamber for presenting an excellent agenda and also congratulate the Swedish Chamber on its 50 year anniversary.

The agenda for JCC has also been of highest quality. During the year we have enjoyed presentations from SAS, Svenska Handelsbanken and latest from Guardian Wealth Management. The presentations have been a mix of business and pleasure where interactive presentations have been followed by continued conversations in the bar.

JCC is proud to have a wide range of businesses in different industries presenting their companies. Are you a member and have a specific company that you want to know more about or are you an employee or entrepreneur that wants to give a presentation of your company? Please feel welcome to contact JCC for further information.

Adam Larsson
Chairman JCC

The spring has arrived to Sweden and now we are waiting for the warm weather to reach the Netherlands as well! At the Swe-Cham office we are preparing for a warm welcome to Mr. Torsten Jansson, CEO New Wave , who is addressing the members of the Swedish Chamber and JCC Tuesday next week! Make sure to take this opportunity to get inspired by one of Sweden’s most colorful entrepreneurs! Please read more about the exiting Swe-Cham program in this Newsletter and of course, feel very welcome to send us your registration digital, by fax or email. We are looking forward to welcome you!

The progress for the fantastic 50th Anniversary Celebration Program on October 28, 2010 is moving forward. We are very pleased to send you your personal invitation before the summer holidays to give you plenty of time to invite your colleagues and business relations to join us at the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! It will be the most wonderful Highlight of the Anniversary Year!

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

Dialogic Leadership B.V.
Mr. Martijn Sjoorda

Archos B.V.
Mr. Jos M. Jansen

Up-coming events
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Date: Tuesday May 25, 2010
Time: 15.30 – 18.30

Meet & Greet
with key-note speaker Mr. Torsten Jansson,
Managing Director and CEO New Wave Group

Mr. Torsten Jansson will reveal some of his best tips as a successful
entrepreneur and share his experiences about how to create something
new as a businessman.

Do not miss this possibility to meet and get inspired by a true Entrepreneur! Seats still available. Digital registration via the Swe-Cham site click here or send a fax or email to the Swe-Cham office!

New venue: The Swedish Chamber of Commerce office, Amsterdam

Address: Europa Zaal, Kamer van Koophandel, Amsterdam
De Ruyterkade 5, 1013 AA Amsterdam

June 1, 2010 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
at The Golf Club Het Rijk van Nunspeet

Time: 12.30 - 21.00

Participation fee: € 110.00 p.p. includes green-fee or clinic, lunch, pre-dinner drinks, dinner, wine and coffee

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament has become a wonderful tradition for business and pleasure! A special thanks to the sponsors who made it possible to once again offer a fantastic price table! Flight tickets, hotel reservation at 5 star hotel, shopping vouchers, Swedish chrystal; who will be the lucky winners?

June 7, 2010 Master Class Luncheon
Time: 12.00 – 14.30

Keynote speaker:
Victor R. Muller, CEO Spyker Cars

Venue: InterContinental Amstel, Amsterdam
Address: Professor Tulpplein 1, 1018 GX, Amsterdam

Welcome to sign in for the last Master Class Luncheon of this season.
Moderator: Ms. Josette de Goede, Executive Director of Executive Education & Development at Rotterdam School of Managements and Member of the Swe-Cham Board

June 17-20, 2010
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Study Trip to Stockholm

Study visits and presentations mixed with network luncheons and dinners with
interesting themes combined with a Royal Wedding. Once again the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is offering a fantastic possibility to learn more about Sweden and to get relaiable business contacts within various fields in combination with a pleasant weekend program.
For more information click here

September 4, 2010
19.30 - 01.00
Traditional Cray Fish Party
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce, JCC, Svenska Klubben and Svensk Nederländska Föreningen joins forces to offer you the best Crayfish party in the Netherlands!

The Swedish Associations offers you a party with a fantastic atmosphere at the Roei‐ en Zeilvereniging De Amstel, Amsterdam. All guests dressed in napkins and hats, toast master leading the way to the schnapps with traditional songs, and of course as much crayfish as you can eat! And when Daisy Belle start to play you will find your way to the dance floor!Your personal invitation will be sent to you soon but mark your agenda all ready to be sure not to miss the best Crayfish party in the Netherlands!

October 28, 2010 Swedish Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Seminar and Gala Ball

13.00 - 17.00
Sustainability and Innovation Seminar
with prominent Swedish and Dutch Speakers
17.00 - 18.00
Drinks
19.30 - 20.30

Reception
20.30
Gala Dinner and Dance
Show by the very poular Swedish artist Malena Ernman

Honorary Guest: H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria
Venue: Hotels van Oranje, Noordwijk

Welcome!

Past events

Study visit from Ulricehamn, West Sweden
On Thursday April 15, 2010 the Swedish Chamber of Commerce was hosting a study visit with 30 representatives from Municipality and companies from the Swedish city Ulricehamn. To read more and for Event photos click here

Honorary Members Luncheon
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Honorary Members and their spouses where invited by The Swedish Ambassador Mr. Hans Magnusson and Elizabeth Magnusson to a Honorary Members luncheon in their beautiful residence in the Hague on Monday April 26, 2010. To read moer and for Event photos click here

JCC - Past events

Company presentation by Handelsbanken
On April 15, 2010 the members of JCC had the opportunity to listen to a very interesting company presentation about Handelsbanken at Bar Blauwe Engel. The presentation was held by Mr. Kristiaan Buter and explained the management model that the bank is using and why it has been so successful during the past decades.
To Read mora and for Event photos please go to past events

Queens Day 2010
On April 30, 2010 the members of JCC and their guests celebrated Queens Day, the highlight of the year in Holland! The group of 50 persons had a great time cruising through the canals of Amsterdam with drinks, snacks and joy in a great atmosphere! To read more and for Event photos pelase go to past events

Company Presentation by Guardian Wealth Management
On May 6 the members of JCC and several new guests had the chance to listen to a very interesting Company Presentation by Simon Parfitt from Guardian Wealth Management. The subject of the presentation was financial planning for international workers and the information and feedback that was given was very well appreciated among the guests. The presentation was held in the great atmosphere at Crowne Plaza City Centre and before and after the presentation the guests had the time to mingle in the nice hotel bar. To read more and for Event photos please go to past events

More Program
Thursday 10th of June 2010
FDTG’s Nordic Herring Party in Rotterdam!

The board of the Finnish Dutch Trade Guild together with the ladies and gentlemen of Rokade Advies B.V. hereby invite you for the traditional FDTG Herring Party. This year our annual Herring Party will again be sponsored and hosted by our member Rokade Advies in Rotterdam for which we are very grateful.

Program:
17.00 hrs: start Herring Party
19.00 hrs: auction herring for Join!forkids
20.00 hrs: end of program

Please register before the 28th of May 2010 via e-mail: patrice.vdheiden@fdtg.eu

More News

Linköping impressed by Energy Valley
A Swedish Delegation from Linköping visited North Netherlands and “The Energy Valley Tour” on May 6 and 7, 2010. Upon invitation by Nordconnect and Energy Valley together with Honorary Consul Lukas Joel the visitors were offered a two days introduction to the developments, especially at the Energy sector, in the northern parts of the Netherlands. Read more

Nominate your company for Export Hermes Prize 2010
Swedish companies that have succeeded on an export market may be nominated for the Export Hermes Prize 2010. The prize has been given to more than 40 successful Swedish companies since 1981 and now it is time to nominate companies for this year’s prize.
Click here to read more

The Royal Wedding- June 17-19, 2010
Crown Princess Victoria and Mr. Daniel Westling are getting married at 15:30 in Stockholm Cathedral (storkyrkan) on June 19, 2010. The official wedding programme starts already on June 17.
Click here to find out more about the Royal wedding