New Vice Chairwoman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands
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At the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting on November 10, 2022 the board elected Ruth de Jager, Country Manager, Storytel Netherlands and Belgium as the new Vice Chairwoman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Ruth de Jager with her new position and is looking forward to a continued and pleasant collaboration!
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Statement by President von der Leyen on the Outcome of COP27
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20 November 2022
"I am pleased that COP27 has opened a new chapter on financing loss and damage, and laid the foundations for a new method for solidarity between those in need and those in a position to help.
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We are rebuilding trust. This is crucial moving forward because there can be no lasting action against climate change without climate justice. The European Union is already the world's leading contributor of international climate finance, and I am satisfied that we confirmed our commitment to support the most vulnerable on our planet through a first contribution on loss and damage." -Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Click here to read the full statement.
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Welcome New Patron Member
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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce gives a warm welcome to new Patron Member, VINCI Energies Netherlands.
Over time, the VINCI Energies Group has expanded around the world. It is now one of the major players in the areas of infrastructure, industry, ICT, and building solutions.
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The specialists of VINCI Energies in the Netherlands continuously provide contributions that improve everyday life in many areas. Through improvements for the industry, cities, buildings and networks. They do so from business units throughout the Netherlands.
Click here for more information.
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Swedish Chamber of Commerce Introduces its New Committees
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The Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce new Chamber Committees with the purpose to support the Chamber with the advancement of its activities in various fields such as Innovation/Tech, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability and Marketing & Branding. The Committees are headed by a Board Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and involves the Swedish Chamber Team, Members, experts and stakeholders from the relevant fields. More Committees tbc.
Branding Committee
The Marketing and Branding Committee supports the Chamber with telling the Story about the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, who we are, what we do and why you should join the Swedish-Dutch Business network. The Committee supports the Swedish Chamber with its marketing and communication strategies build on the Swedish values and Swedish Brand name.
Innovation and Tech Committee
The Innovation and Tech Committee supports the Chamber with input on relevant topics connected to a changing (Technology) landscape and bringing together startups, scaleups, and multinationals to develop already existing tech programs as well as new events, round tables and innovation forums.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee delivers support to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Program including Female Leadership Empowerment.
To learn more about the Swedish Chamber Committees, click here.
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Building a World-Class Dutch Start-Up Ecosystem
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A strategy to both increase the number of start-ups and facilitate their ability to scale can elevate the Netherlands to a global leader in the world of entrepreneurship ecosystems.
A robust entrepreneurship ecosystem has the potential to be among the fundamental drivers of a nation’s economy and a linchpin of its society. Dutch start-ups are already thriving in many ways, but countries such as the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the United States are more competitive along key metrics of start-up success.
The Netherlands has an opportunity to build a strategy that encourages the participation of a more diverse group of founders, which will lead to even more entrepreneurial activity than already today.
Click here to read the article by McKinsey on their website.
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A Tribute to Those Fighting for Human Rights & Women's Rights
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“In a number of countries, human rights defenders and journalists are subject to arbitrary detentions, kidnappings, disappearances, physical aggressions, judicial harassments, death threats and intimidations.
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Some have paid the ultimate price for their commitment. I hope that these extraordinary and courageous people will inspire others to create a better, safer and more gender-equal society.”
From 30 November to 15 December 2022, the Swedish Embassy in The Hague, together with the Swedish Institute, shows a series of portraits of Human Rights Defenders. By sharing these portraits, Sweden shows its support to Human Rights Defenders everywhere.
Click here for more information.
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Boost your International Career as a Scholar at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam
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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce three scholarships available for a new cohort of young talents to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands in 2023/24.
The Management Trainee position lasts for 12 months, June 7, 2023 - June 7, 2024, and has served as a platform to launch many successful alumni careers over the years.
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Three scholarships have been made possible through generous donations from: Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation, Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad, and The School of Business, Economics and, Law at the University of Gothenburg's Scholarship Foundation.
For more information about the scholarship requirements and how to apply, click here.
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Swedish Chamber Member Northern Delight's Christmas Menu
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Do you long for a traditional Swedish "julbord"? If you do not have time to do all the cooking, we recommend you order the Northern Delight takeaway menu!
The menu consists of traditional Swedish Christmas dishes such as:
- Cured salmon
- Christmas ham
- Meatballs
- 'Janssons temptation"
- Red cabbage
- 'Ris à la Malta' and cherry sauce
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Order your menu at Northern Delight's Website and pick it up in
Houten on Friday, December 23, between 11.00 and 19.00 o'clock.
Credits: Carolina Romare/imagebank.sweden.se
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On September 22, 2022, the Nordic Chambers and Embassies in the Netherlands hosted #NordicTalks Food for Good at Het Amsterdamse Proeflokaal.
The event brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics from the Nordic countries and from the Netherlands to address the possibilities to contribute to the sustainable and healthy transformation of our global food systems. During the Food for Good Expo we enjoyed food prepared by Heidi Bjerkan, Michelin Chef at Credo Trondheim, assisted by the Ambassadors of the Nordics.
Welcome to watch the short video impression from this fantastic event!
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November 10, 2022- Patron Dinner
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On November 10, 2022, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual, exclusive Patron Dinner at the Swedish Residence in the Hague.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a grand thank you to H.E. Ambassador Johannes Oljelund and Mrs. Hanna Oljelund, for the warm welcome and generous hosting of this year's Patron Dinner. We would also like to thank all attending Patron Members for making this evening a great success!
Click here for more pictures and a short video impression.
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November 17, 2022- YP Afterwork
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On November 17 the Young Professionals organized an Afterwork at PONG- House of Ping. A big thank you to all Young Professionals who attended this event.
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ONLY TWO SEATS LEFT!
Contact events@swedishchamber.nl to secure your seat.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Executive Breakfast Meeting with Peter van der Poel, Managing Director, Ingka Investments for a discussion about balancing investment activities, innovation, and sustainability, will be held on November 24, 09:00-11:00 at the Swedish Residence.
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Welcome to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Tech Table – Tech Finance/ VS Investment on November 29, 2022. In this session, we bring together experts and stakeholders to explore the dynamic evolvements in Venture Capital, Technology and the various ways companies can become investment ready or boost their innovation through tech investments.
Funding is essential for the growth of startups and scaleups. It is what makes them able to compete on a global stage. What are the bottlenecks and challenges when finding (the right) investors and trying to accelerate growth as a start-up or scale-up? Making the right investments and introducing the right technology is of the essence for any companies trying to stay innovative. With the ever-increasing ways of investing in technology and innovations, there is a larger need for companies to strategize their use of capital. How can this be done to boost growth and competitiveness?
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With Christmas around the corner and Lucia only two weeks away, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce invites you to join our Lucia Luncheon on December 9, 2022 at Hilton Amsterdam! Make sure to book your company table or individual seat(s) as it will once again mark the highlight of the season.
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The Swedish Chamber’s Lucia celebration has a long history dating back to 1960. Today, it is our most important social event of the year, bringing together business people from across the Swedish-Dutch community.
We welcome all members to sign up together with colleagues, partners, and business relations for a Christmas Luncheon with Swedish traditions and hospitality.
This event is sponsored by:
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The Charity Raffle is sponsored by:
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On Lucia night, the 13th of December, The Young Professionals welcomes you to our next Afterwork.
December 13 is our traditional Swedish celebration Lucia, which this year will be hosted together with PRLab in their cozy venues. We invite you to a celebratory evening including traditional Christmas wine and cookies, Lucia songs, and of course, mingling opportunities with the Young Professional Community and the PRLab network. Since this event is hosted in the Christmas spirit, a few gifts will also be given to some lucky lottery winners! This event will be the last YP Afterwork for the year 2022 and we hope you want to come to celebrate this Swedish Christmas Tradition together with our YP Community and PRLab.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that this event is free of charge.
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