SACC-GA Newsletter | July 6 2018
MONTHLY NEWS & UPDATES
Greetings!
This week's biggest happening is of course Sweden's advancement to the World Cup quarterfinals. Hopefully the confusion about Sweden and Switzerland is all cleared up by now. Embassy of Sweden in the US helped explain the difference by this funny post. SACC-Georgia will host a breakfast viewing party at Fado's in Buckhead on Saturday July 7th at 10 am. Come and cheer for Sweden with us!


Sincerely,

Sara Persson
SACC-GA Executive Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for an evening of international networking with members from BACoS, BABC and NACC on August 16th.

Bring your business cards!

Admission: $10, includes one drink
SACC-GA and NACCSE cordially invite you and your colleagues to the European Chambers' Golf Tournament of 2018

Each 4-person team will represent its company in an 18-hole scramble.

We look forward to welcoming you to a great day of golf, business networking and fun among new and old friends, acquaintances, colleagues, professionals and Chamber members in Georgia.

Light lunch and drinks will be provided prior to the tournament. During the dinner and award reception there will also be an opportunity to win some great raffle prizes!

$125/player, or
$500/foursome

Hole Sponsor: $400, includes sign at a hole
 
Tuesday October 2

11:30 AM
Rivermont Golf Club
Are your company looking for
an opportunity to get great exposure?

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We had a great time watching Germany vs Sweden in the World Cup and we were so happy to see that there are so many supporters of the Swedish team here in Atlanta!
Event Sponsor
NetworKubb
A couple of weeks ago we met up with Kubb Atlanta in Roswell for some networking at The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell followed by Kubb games in the town square. We had a great time and were really lucky with the weather!

Thanks to all attendees!
Tom Rosseland Named the Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Norway
Tom Rosseland, Chairman emeritius for SACC-GA and Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Sweden now also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Norway.
Almedalsveckan celebrates 50 years

The world's largest open venue for democratic meetings is right now taking place in Visby, Gotland in Sweden.

Almedalsveckan takes place in the beginning of July and attracts 40,000 visitors yearly.

Every parliamentary political party has one day each for disposal, making this political venue an eight-day long festival.

This year, SACC-USA are participating in Almedalen in cooperation with AmCham Sweden! SACC President Johan Marcus will give the opening remarks for “Open For Business: Swedish Investment in the U.S”.
American Young Professionals to Sweden
SACC-USA has been recognized by the Swedish Migration Agency as an educational exchange organization that can facilitate applications for the Swedish work permit for training up to 18 months . It differs from a regular work permit in that the training position does not need to be posted in the EU nor is an approval from a labor union required. The application process is uncomplicated and the Swedish permit for training is issued in a matter of weeks.
The official Sweden Day after movie is here, check it out!
Thanks to the videographers at Arrhythmia Films !
Welcome IKEA!


We are welcoming IKEA as a new corporate member. We are looking forward to having you in our network!
Featured Member
Monica Swahn started Tugende Design to help women in Uganda by selling their jewelery in the U.S. Our Marketing & Event Coordinator Linn had the opportunity to talk to Monica about Tugende and its journey.

”Tugende is a call to action and that's why I love it. Lets go, let's make a difference ”
- Monica Swahn, Director & Creative Designer

Read the interview with Monica here .
J-1 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
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
SACC-GA In-Kind Sponsor