Craigslist Founder speaks at SACC-SF Luncheon
November 24, 2009
The guest speaker for the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco/Silicon Valley’s monthly luncheon in October was none other than Craig Newmark, Internet entrepreneur and founder of craigslist.org. READ MORE »
VAME (SWEA Western Americas) meet.
October 22, 2009
It was a balmy, perfect California September night with a 'dream come true' sunset when SWEA Western Americas (VAME) met at the Royal Swedish Consulates residence on top of Bel Air to celebrate SWEA Internationals 30th Anniversary. READ MORE »
Success is Rethinking Your Sweet Spot.
October 15, 2009
What is the actual value in your business? Is there something that you can do differently to increase your business and revenues? “Survey shows: Swedes do not like their cookies too sweet” - Entrepreneurial Coach Mark Friedler shared secrets with SACC San Francisco.
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SACC hothouse hybridizes ideas.
October 13, 2009
Swedes and Californians share sustainable successes at SACC-SF/SV's CleanTech event. A large group of people got valuable advice and information on case studies from both Sweden and California when they attended SACC-SF/SV's Sustainable Innovation Conference on October 5 in San Francisco. READ MORE »
Nobel by name, noble by nature
October 09, 2009
The last will and testament of Dr. Alfred Bernhard Nobel guaranteed the engineer a permanent place in history and, in the process, gave Sweden arguably the most exclusive brand name on the planet. READ MORE »
An inspirational time with Marcus Samuelsson.
September 27, 2009
Marcus Samuelsson, the chef and co-owner of the Aquavit restaurants and the TV personality and cookbook author joined Philadelphia, at International House 15th of September for a food demonstration. READ MORE »
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We stand together!
September 11, 2009
The unfathomable tragedies that overtook New York, Washington, America on Tuesday September 11th, 2001 changed the world. READ MORE »
September 11, 2009
September 11, 2009
A Message from our Stockholm partner, the American Club of Sweden and its President and Board. READ MORE »
Business Opportunities in Sustainable Innovation
September 03, 2009
On October 5, SACC-SF/SV will produce a green tech event featuring the opportunities, policies and funding resources for the Sweden/California collaboration. READ MORE »
Annual NJ ScanFest on September 6.
September 02, 2009
Vasa Park at Budd Lake, NJ, rustic with its majestic trees and rolling hills, is home to the 25th annual ScanFest festival, the largest Scandinavian celebration in the northeast. READ MORE »
Hans Blix SVIV Swede of the Year.
August 19, 2009
The organization for Swedes abroad, SVIV (Svenskar i Världen) awarded Dr. Hans Blix its Swede of the Year award ('Årets Svensk i Världen') at a luncheon in Stockholm on Aug. 18. READ MORE »
SWEA Intl 30th anniversary celebration Aug. 13 at Solliden.
August 18, 2009
Solliden restaurant at Skansen in Stockholm welcomed a large group of Swedish international women in August READ MORE »
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Singing as a Bearer of Culture.
August 04, 2009
Most Scandinavians grow up singing, and when it comes to organized singing, maybe more so in Sweden than anywhere else. READ MORE »
Touring the U.S.
July 29, 2009
Sample the humor and music of Magnus Mårtensson, on tour in North America in the fall of 2009.
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The morphing business of V.C.
June 05, 2009
Why do venture capitalists invest, and today, in what? On May 28, 2009, SACC-SF invited Ram Srinivasan, a venture capitalist at Wellington Partners, to the monthly luncheon at Urban Tavern. READ MORE »
A Visit to the Swedish Emigrant Institute
May 12, 2009
The House of Emigrants, “Utvandrarnas Hus” in Swedish, was in trouble last year when local politicians and The Swedish Emigrant Institute (the national organization behind the House of Emigrants) fought over how to develop the business. READ MORE »
Swedish Music at your June event!
April 30, 2009
Not a choir but as Swedish as it gets, Woodwind Ensemble from Örebro, Sweden will be in the NY Tri-State area June 18 through June 24 2009. Add Swedish flavor to your upcoming event— READ MORE »
Swedish Trobadours.
April 30, 2009
Supplying a "door to the Swedish soul" as traditionally Swedish as it gets—three ballad singers are planning to visit the east coast this fall. The group would like to hear from organizers of events, concerts or meetings that have an interest in their engaging performances. READ MORE »
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SWEA 30 years
April 13, 2009
If you are a Swedish woman and you are living abroad, chances are you either are a SWEA, have contemplated becoming a SWEA or at least know one. READ MORE »
Telge Glíma–combining history with bruises.
March 22, 2009
Performing Viking games and the entertainment of common people way before the computer, the Södertälje based Telge Glima group is planning a visit to America in 2010. The group would like to hear from organizers of events, festivals or meetings that have an interest in their outrageous, daring acts. READ MORE »
A taste of San Francisco
March 11, 2009
Anchor Brewing remains one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in America, and their beers — especially Anchor Steam Beer — are known throughout the world. SACC SF members received a special treat from the traditional brewer. READ MORE »
American in Sweden
February 18, 2009
Have you ever wished you could have closer ties with the American community in Sweden? Here's your chance! READ MORE »
It's so Swedish
February 09, 2009
Or is it? There are certain things that are so Swedish, they could be symbols for our country. And we’re not talking about traditional ornaments like a midsommarstång or a Lucia krona. We take a closer look at objects and behaviors to see if they really are as Swedish as we’d like to think they are. READ MORE »
Environmental Policy: EU vs. the U.S.
December 16, 2008
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