SACC-GA Newsletter | Dec 07 2017

MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES

With Christmas just around the corner, we are really feeling the holiday spirit here at SACC-GA . If you happen to travel internationally over the holidays, look for our colorful Swedish Christmas tree in the International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport , and don't miss the Lucia Choir perform this Sunday just around the corner from our office. Finally, we extend a warm welcome to our Annual Lucia Gala . This year marks the 32:nd edition of our most cherished event and we are excited to reveal this year's Swedish Excellence Award recipients! Sincerely, Sara Persson SACC-GA Executive Director

UPCOMING EVENTS

Partner up with SACC-GA in 2018!

Are you a Corporate or Business level member in the SACC-GA network? Take the opportunity to invite the Swedish-American community to an evening of networking, a breakfast seminar or panel discussion, an after work…you name it! Take a look at your company's calendar and contact us for more information.

December 14 – IMC International Business Social December 16 – 32nd Annual Lucia Gala January – Welcome to 2018! Date, time & place TBD

Thank you Skanska! We wish to send a thank you to our Lucia Gala Diamond Sponsor Skanska for their generous contributions to this years Lucia Gala and their continuos support of the SACC-GA mission. Visit the Skanska USA website

SACC-GA HAPPENINGS

Fika at Bufab SACC-GA Business member Bufab USA hosted a lovely, down-to-earth networking event with Swedish "fika" in early November. Read about it and see pictures here.

SACC-GA Wine-Working Many thanks to Brandon Tai who guided us through a wonderful wine tasting at SPACES Midtown. Now we know the difference between a $10 and $110 wine! Read more about it and see pictures here

Glögg mingle with AGG The SACC-GA glögg mingle, hosted by Arnall Golden Gregory, was a success with lucia buns, gingerbread and knäck catered by Swedish Dreamish. See more pictures here!

Swedish tree at Hartsfield-Jackson If you happen to be traveling internationally to or from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this holiday season make sure you keep an eye out for the newly decorated Swedish Tree. Safe travels & happy holidays!

NETWORK NEWS

NEW CORPORATE MEMBER

Welcome CLX Communications! We want to welcome our new corporate level member CLX Communications, who recently joined the chamber, to the SACC-GA network. Check out the CLX website!

Trainee success story: A life changing Internship in Atlanta Frida Åkerberg was previously a trainee at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. According to Frida the internship changed her life and opened many doors of opportunities. Not only did she gain work experience as a Business... Read more www.sacc-usa.org

J1-VISA Trainee Program Did you know that as a Corporate or Business member in the SACC-GA network you have the opportunity to host a talented Swedish trainee at your company? Get a Swedish trainee!

SWEDEN CALLING TECH TALENT

Are you, or do you know, an American tech or IT student interested in an internship in Sweden? Sweden is home to many high tech and innovative companies such as Spotify and Skype and offers a vibrant start-up scene. We  offer internships at cutting-edge technology companies  in various industries such as aerospace, renewable energy and bio-printing. Get more information & apply here

BECOME A SACC-GA MEMBER

Corporate Membership $650 - mid-size to large companies, over 50 employees Business Membership $275 - small companies, under 50 employees Individual Membership $100 - for individuals, not companies 1+1 Individual Membership $150 - for 2 individuals to join together Young Professional Membership $50 - for our members up to 40

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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

SACC-GA In-Kind Sponsor

32nd Annual Lucia Gala Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

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