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Santa Lucia celebrations across the Netherlands
Take part in traditional Swedish Lucia celebrations happening across the Netherlands in the upcoming week: Dec 10 Lucia with the Swedish Church in the Netherlands, the Hague. Find the event . Dec 14 Christmas tree lighting and Lucia with the Swedish Embassy, the Hague. Find the event . Dec 16 Lucia with Svenska Högtidskören, Amsterdam. Find the event .
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Order your Swedish Christmas meny from Northern Delight
Indulge in the festive flavours of traditional Swedish Christmas food! The Swedish Chamber member Northern Delight offers a delicious Christmas buffet takeaway menu featuring pickled salmon, herring salad, Christmas ham, meatballs, spareribs, Janssons Frestelse, Swedish Västerbotten-cheese and much more. for an authentic taste of Sweden's culinary at home. Merry Christmas!
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InnovationQaurter’s key take aways on sustainbility from visiting Gothenburg
The InnovationQuarter trade team recently visited Gothenburg to explore sustainable construction and energy systems, and to connect Dutch companies with the vibrant Nordic market. The journey included uncovering Gothenburg's commitment to cutting climate impact, visiting the innovative Lipstick building, and gaining valuable insights into how regional companies in Gothenburg work to foster circularity. Read more about InnovationQuarter's takeaways .
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Thank you Academic Work!
On November 23rd, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce organised the breakfast event Into the minds of Young Talents with Academic Work at Edge Olympic. Anders Lindgren, Head of Early Markets, welcomed all guests to the event and Michael Broms, Vice CEO and Group Sales Director, provided an overview of Academic Work's European operations. Thereafter, the keynote speaker Markus Åberg, Head of Talent Advisory, revealed the latest survey results from the Dutch YPAI 2023 report, offering valuable insights into what attracts young professionals to employers. The presentation included the top 25 employers with the best reputation according to young professionals in the Netherlands, recommendations for companies aiming to build a strong reputation among these and what attributes are most important for this group when choosing an employer or workplace. The top 5 of attributes:
  • Salary and benefits
  • Good colleagues and work environment
  • Flexibility and Work-life balance
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Good manager/ Leadership
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Anders Lindgren, Michael Broms and Markus Åberg from Academic Work for the collaboration on this intriguing subject. We would also like to thank all participants who contributed to the event, sharing their thoughts and posing insightful and challenging questions. To explore the highlights from the breakfast session and view event photos, please visit our website: https://swedishchamber.nl/events/23-november-into-the-minds-of-young-talents/ Access the full YPAI report . Find more photos from the event .
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Introducing Cinode
We are proud to present new Swedish Chamber member Cinode. We look forward to introducing them to the Swedish–Dutch business community. “Who knows what, who’s available, what can I sell? Cinode is the all-in-one Saas-platform that boosts consultancy's growth by giving crucial insights into sales, delivery, and skills. “Cinode is the best solution on the market for consulting companies” - Jami Sjöblom Sales Director, Nitor. Cinode, established in Stockholm in 2010, has emerged as the leading Saas-platform for consultancy firms in the Nordics. Cinode enhances growth and profitability. It provides essential insights into sales, delivery, and skills, helping nearly 300 customers streamline operations. The platform's capabilities include quick client response times, optimized utilization, and transparent information for informed decision-making. Apart from boosting internal efficiency, Cinode connects you to an expansive network of over 5000 consultancies. This network facilitates collaboration around deals and skills. Now, Cinode is excited to extend its services to Dutch consulting companies, aiming to accelerate their growth and success.” Learn more about Cinode on , or reach out to Anders for further contact: Reference contact: Anders Hagberg, CEO @ Cinode Mail: anders.hagberg@cinode.com Telephone: +46 70 184 40 44
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Interesting meeting with Tord Magnuson
Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with the distinguished business executive and mentor Tord Magnuson, at the Swedish Chamber office. Our discussion centered around the invaluable aspects of mentorship and networking. Tord's longstanding commitment to empowering early-career professionals and nurturing the expansion of their networks is truly commendable. A heartfelt thank you to Tord for sharing his valuable insights!  
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Students, win a FREE entrance ticket to the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023!
Are you a student? Win a FREE entrance ticket to the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 by entering our essay competition! Don’t miss this opportunity where you can engage with and learn from the very top sustainability experts and leaders in the Swedish-Dutch community. Submit your one-page essay explaining what the green transition means to you, and how you will be a part of it, to get the chance to win one of our five FREE student tickets. Sen you answer to info@swedishchamber.nl before November 27th with the subject line ESSAY COMPETITION. The winners will be unveiled on December 1st. The summit will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from Sweden and the Netherlands, in the presence of the H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mr. Johannes Oljelund. The esteemed line of speakers includes Mattias Frumerie, Climate Ambassador and Head of Delegation to UNFCCC at the Swedish Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, and H.R.H Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands for the Ministry of Economy and Climate. We look forward to receiving your applications! You can find more information about the event .  
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The corporate sponsors for the Sustainability & Innovation Summit
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Corporate Sponsors for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce's premier annual event, "The Sustainability & Innovation Summit and Lucia Dinner 2023," set to take place on December 15 at the Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. The Chamber of Commerce cordially thank them all for their generous support which makes this event possible. Secure your table for the Exclusive Annual Lucia Dinner and become a corporate sponsor, which includes seats for the Sustainability & Innovation Summit. For more details about the program and bookings, .
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