SACC-GA Newsletter | March 2019
MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES
Greetings:

First of all I want to thank everyone who attended our Annual Meeting and Membership Appreciation Reception. We had some great discussions and enjoyed Smörgåst årta from Swedish Dreamish while we socialized and networked.

Also, it is high time to register for Sweden Day 2019 . We are busy preparing for the biggest Swedish celebration in the Southeast. It is held on June the 6th in Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park. If you have attended this event in the past you know it is not to be missed and if you have not attended it yet this then is the year to do it.

Sincerely,

Ida Pond
SACC-GA Executive Director
UPCOMING EVENTS

August 15- Summer Networking with Euro Chambers


Sweden Day Celebration
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Make sure not to miss out on the biggest Swedish event in Georgia! We are looking forward to celebrating the Swedish National Day with Swedish music, cuisine and culture. We will be joined by the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Sweden and Special Guest Ulrika .


SAVE THE DATE
October 1, 2019
Golf Tournament


HAPPENINGS
Europe Day May 9, 2019
On Europe day the European diplomats, bi-national chamber members, executives and more gathered for a luncheon and panel discussion at theMetro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The discussion was focused on strong investment ties despite trade concerns
To read more check out this article i n Global Atlanta.
SACC Executive Forum June 13, 2019
The Executive Forum includes panels and round table discussions with government representatives, executives, political experts, and other stakeholders. The event will be conducted under the Chatham House Rules to encourage openness and information sharing. To conclude the day, a cocktail and dinner buffet reception will be hosted by H.E. Karin Olofsdotter, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States.

Aniara is based off the esteemed poem of the same name written by Swedish Nobel laureate Harry Martinson, and remains the only work of science fiction to win a Nobel Prize for Literature. Screening the film in theaters nationwide also serves the purpose of promoting cultural exchange, allowing a diverse array of audiences to engage with the multi-faceted depth of Scandinavian stories.   

NETWORK NEWS
New Members
EPAM is a leading global product development, digital platform engineering, and top digital and product design agency. Through its ‘Engineering DNA’ and innovative strategy, consulting, and design capabilities, EPAM works in collaboration with its customers to deliver next-gen solutions that turn complex business challenges into real business outcomes. Jawed Laxmidhar has worked with EPAM Systems for more than seven years and currently serves as a Director of Global Business Development in Atlanta, where he is responsible for EPAM’s business development in the Southeast region. Previously, Jawed was Head of Business Development for the Nordic region.
Jawed earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the School of Engineering in Jonkoping, Sweden and a master’s degree in International Strategic Management from Stockholm University.

Bernard Van der Lande, originally from the Netherlands, has lived in Atlanta since 1974. He received his undergraduate degree from Oglethorpe University, and his MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
As Managing Partner at Tula Executive Search, he conducts executive search assignments in the manufacturing, energy and life sciences. Tula Executive Search identifies candidates of proven performance who have extensive experience and understand the critical issues of their industry. The firm is known for its experienced consultants and its global perspective.
Bernard is married, has three children, and enjoys golf and hiking.


Odgers Berndtson is a world leader in assessing, selecting, and recruiting talented individuals to lead organizations. For over 50 years, the firm has helped some of the world’s biggest and best organizations find the senior talent to drive their agendas. Odgers Berndtson delivers executive search, assessment, and development strategies to businesses and organizations varying in size, structure, and maturity. They do this across over 50 sectors, whether commercial, public or not-for-profit, and draw on the experience of more than 250 Partners and their teams in 29 countries.
The firm’s mission of delivering excellent service is built on fielding extraordinarily capable teams whose members have the capacity to understand and consider the strategic and operational needs of a client’s future while possessing the agility to address the client’s practical needs of today.



J1-VISA Trainee Program
Swedish Talent for US Business
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?

BECOME A SACC-GA MEMBER
Corporate Membership
$650 - midsize 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 individual members up to 40
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