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Welcome Reception for the new Ambassador of Sweden
It was the genuine pleasure of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce to host a welcome reception in Delft for the new Ambassador of Sweden, H.E. Mrs. Annika Markovic, on Thursday, September 27. Invited were the members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Svenska Klubben, SWEA, Svensk-Nederländska Föreningen, Svenska Skolföreningen, Svenska Kyrkan Rotterdam, Svenska Golfklubben and Cornelis Vreeswijk Genootschap as well as Business Sweden, Visit Sweden and the Swedish Consuls. During the evening introductory remarks were made by Ehsan Turabaz, Manager International Sales Inter IKEA Systems B.V. and Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and Jon Abrahamsson, Managing Director Inter IKEA Systems B.V. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce also took this opportunity to appoint H.E. Ambassador of Sweden, Mrs. Annika Markovic as Honorary Chairwoman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. and the Swedish Chamber, we wish to welcome the new Ambassador and to thank everyone that joined us in Delft. View the photos in the slideshow below!
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The Swedish Chamber’s Board welcomes new patron Stena Line
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce's Board Meeting took place yesterday in the beautiful decor of the Koninklijke Industrielle Groote Club's Board Room. On behalf of the Board, we are excited to announce new patron Stena Line together with contact person Annika Hult, Trade Director North Sea at Stena Line. We look forward to great collaborations in the future.

From left to right: Roland van Pooij, Kathy Dolk, Bert Heikens, Ehsan Turabaz, Annika Hult, Jan Sundelin, Wilma Buis, Maria Karlström, Kerstin Gerlagh and Everth Flores.

New patron Annika Hult, Stena Line, together with the Chamber Board Chairman, Ehsan Turabaz.

 
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Meet the new Young Professionals Chairman and Committee Members
We're proud to announce the new Young Professionals Chairman & Committee Members: Rens Ramakers, Chairman of the Young Professionals (new position) Marta Radinovic Lukic, Vice Chairman of the Young Professionals (new position) Charlotta Björk, Young Professionals Committee Member Sophie Hansson, Young Professionals Committee Member Melina Bendelin, Young Professionals Committee Member (new) We look forward to another year of great cooperation between the Swedish Chamber and the Young Professionals Committee! A special thank you to former Chairman Magnus Nolgren, and we wish him great success in Sweden.
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View the photos from the annual Crayfish Party on September 15!
We wish to thank everyone who attended the annual Swedish Crayfish Party in Amsterdam! We kicked off the autumn season with our festive Annual Crayfish Party on September 15, together with the Young Professionals, Svenska Klubben and SWEA for an evening of traditional Swedish festivities. On September 15, we welcomed everyone to Roei- en Zeilvereniging De Amstel in Amsterdam to celebrate the end of summer with us. The evening was gracefully lead by Ceremony Master, Aron Vrieler and Toastmaster, Gillis Danielsen. After a welcome drink on the beautiful terrace overlooking the Amstel River, a three-course crayfish menu was served. For dessert, coffee and Swedish Dajmtårta was served! When the hats and bibs were off, the tables and chairs were swept away, and the party continued at the dancefloor together with DJ Percy. Sponsored by: View the photos in the image slider below! Photos by: Jenny Drost.
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Third Business Women Program session
Yesterday it was finally time for the third Business Women Program session with Malin Hedlund at Epicenter. It was great to see so many business women from both Swedish and Dutch companies coming together for an evening filled with inspiration and to exchange experiences. Together with Malin, we discussed leadership and  the roles of young women in business. Malin also shared her rules of engagement which included her takes on participation, attitude, energy, having fun and implementation. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Malin Hedlund, MH Leadership and all participants for making the Business Women Program to a great success. If you missed this session, the fourth Business Women Program session will take place on November 15! Stay tuned for more information. View the photos from yesterday's session in the slideshow below.
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The Mentorship Program is looking for inspiring Mentors!
Wilma Buis, Program Coach of the Mentorship Program and Managing Director at Mercuri Urval, welcomes you to register as a mentor for the 2018-2019 Mentorship Program. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Mentorship Program is a 6-month program consisting of 4 mandatory Seminars and workshops, including a final evaluating and closing meeting. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. It strives to provide participants with the opportunity to grow in their careers and to enrich their personal developments by exchanging experiences, views, and knowledge. By utilizing the Chamber’s extensive network of international business leaders, the program offers Young Professionals a unique Mentor experience. How? The Mentor/Mentee couples will be selected carefully according to the application forms by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in close co-operation with the Program Leader. After mentors are paired up with mentees both Mentors and Mentees are participating at the four scheduled Workshops and Seminars throughout the year both as individuals and as a couple. At these Seminars and Workshops, time has also been included for one-to-one meetings between the Mentor and the Mentee.      
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A special thank you to Lukas Joel
We wish to thank Lukas Joel and his lovely wife Koosje, for all of the years spent together and the great collaboration during his time as General Consul to Sweden in North Netherlands!

Pictured below: Lukas Joel and Koosje during lunch at Fotografiska in Stockholm

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Swedish Chamber moves to Epicenter Amsterdam
Today the Swedish Chamber of Commerce accessed our first desk at Epicenter Amsterdam.  We are super excited to start working in our new inspiring environment and to welcome our members to our upcoming event. We are looking forward to introducing our members to our new office and to show the benefits of our new premises for our members. Please feel very welcome to come and have a Swedish fika with us and we would be happy to show you around! Just give us a call at 020 320 3226 or send an email to to make an appointment.    
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