Thanks and farewell to our Mangement Trainees 2022-2023
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to , , and , our Management Trainees, for their fantastic contributions to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce over the past year. Through our collaboration with our scholarship donors, it is possible for the Swedish Chamber to recruit talented individuals like Ellen, Rebecca, and Sanji, who have actively engaged in various areas such as Business Development, Events, Marketing & Communication, Member Engagement, and Young Professionals.
Ellen, Rebecca, and Sanji have played a vital role within the Swedish Chamber team, making significant contributions not only to their respective areas but also to the overall efficiency of our organization's day-to-day operations. Their dedication and hard work have been truly appreciated.
On behalf of the Swedish Chamber and our team, we extend our sincere appreciation for the amazing year we have spent together. We want to express our best wishes to Ellen, Rebecca, and Sanji as they embark on new assignments and continue with their future plans. We have no doubt that they will excel in all their endeavors.
Once again, thank you, Ellen, Rebecca, and Sanji, for your outstanding commitment and the positive impact you have made during your time with us.
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Patron Member Benefit- The Young Professionals welcomes 3 young colleagues from your company to join our YP community for free!
The Young Professionals is our sub-organization for people between 21-36 years old, who have an interest in/connection to the Swedish-Dutch Business Network.
It is a vibrant community where we meet up for various interesting events and fun after works, often in collaboration with our Swedish Chamber member companies.
Our network has been described as a unique platform for meeting like-minded people, creating valuable connections, and learning something new.
Patron members have 3 free Young Professional Memberships included in their Patron Membership. We welcome 3 young colleagues from your company to fill in the digital member application form on our website, to join our Swedish-Dutch YP Community for free!
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Thank you for Attending Enabling technology innovation: The role of the ecosystem – Insights from Sweden and the Netherlands on June 14, 2023
On June 14, 2023, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Business Sweden were very pleased to host the event "Enabling Technology Innovation: The Role of the Ecosystem - Insights from Sweden and the Netherlands" and to welcome representatives from several Swedish business regions together with Swedish companies and members and guests of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.
On behalf of The Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Business Sweden we would like to give a warm thank you to our fantastic speakers: Myrthe Hooijman, Director Policy & Governmental Affairs, Tech Leap., Jan Sundelin, Partner PartInc Captial, CEO Tiekinetix, Board Member Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Chairman the Swe-Cham Tech Committee., Jelmer Wind, Co-Founder / Business Lead Team5PM, and Alexander Ljungström, Managing Director, Einar & Partners for their engaged presentations and for sharing their expertise and experiences. A special thanks to Tomas Korseman, Trade and Invest Commissioner of Sweden to Benelux at Business Sweden and Christina Härd, Business Sweden Benelux for the great cooperation and excellent networking opportunities. Finally, most importantly, we want to give a big thank you to all the attendees for joining us and contributing to the success of the event.
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Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2023
Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2023
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands in co-operation with Business Sweden and the Embassy of Sweden is very proud to present the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2023.
– Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2023
– Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2023
– Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2023
The Annual Swedish Chamber Business Awards were launched in 2010 in a collaboration between the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, the Swedish Embassy, and Business Sweden under the name The Swedish Chamber Export Prize. The Swedish Chamber Business Awards aim to strengthen Swedish-Dutch business relations and are awarded to Swedish companies that are successfully established in the Dutch market.
Inter IKEA Systems, Budbee, Vattenfall, SWECO, Inter IKEA Systems, Lynk & Co, and SKF are some of the award winners over the years.
The Award Ceremony 2023 will take place at the Swedish Chamber Exclusive Annual Dinner on December 15, 2023, at Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. The Annual Dinner is preceded by the Swedish Chamber Sustainability & Innovation Summit “Driving the Green Transition Together” in the afternoon. The exclusive programme offers excellent opportunities for the Award-winning companies to present themselves and to meet the Swedish-Dutch extensive business network in the Netherlands.
Applications can be sent to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce before October 1, 2023.
Members of the Jury for the Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2023 are:
H E Ambassador of Sweden Mr Johannes Oljelund
Mrs Ruth de Jager, Country Manager Storytel (Chairwoman of the Jury)
Mr Tomas Korseman, Business Sweden Benelux
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Patricia van Hazendonk, our Next Speaker at the Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch its new series, The Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast, aimed to inspiring and empowering business leaders to create inclusive and diverse workplaces. In this series, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast together while we will hear from experts and company leaders who will share their experiences and insights on how to embed diversity and inclusion in your organization.
Our first D&I Breakfast is hosted by Herrik van der Gaag, Managing Director at Volvo Car Germany GmbH & Volvo Car Netherlands BV and Patricia van Hazendonk, People Experience & Competence and Management Team Member at Volvo Cars Netherlnads who will present the Volvo Cars Diversity & Inclusion strategy and the Volvo Family Bond Program.
We are pleased to welcome Patricia van Hazendonk, People Experience & Competence and Management Team Member at Volvo Cars Netherlands.
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Upcoming Events
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our exciting events for the upcoming weeks!
Make sure to sign up for the Digital Webinar “Explore new Dutch pension law impacts: essential for employers in the Netherlands” on June 28, 2023 and save the date for the Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast by Volvo Cars Netherlands on June 29, 2023!
We look forward to starting the fall with our third Tech Table- Diversity in Tech on September 14, 2023, at SKF Houten. Early Bird Tickets are now available for the Swedish Chamber Sustainability & Innovation Summit and Exclusive Lucia Dinner & Dancing on December 15, 2023.
Make sure to secure your seat today!
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Warm welcome to our new Management Trainees
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome three new aspiring scholars who will join the Swedish Chamber for the coming year, offering them a unique opportunity to gain experience and new connections as well as contribute to the development of the Chamber through new ideas and insights.
This year's recipients are:
• Alexandra Gummesson, Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad,
• Hanna Bräcknell, Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship,
• Emma Wergeland, The School of Business, Economics, and, Law at the University of Gothenburg's Scholarship Foundation
The onboarding of our new colleagues is at full speed.
A warm welcome to Alexandra, Hanna, and Emma!
This year's recipients are:
• Alexandra Gummesson, Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad,
• Hanna Bräcknell, Gull & Stellan Ljungberg Foundation Scholarship,
• Emma Wergeland, The School of Business, Economics, and, Law at the University of Gothenburg's Scholarship Foundation
The onboarding of our new colleagues is at full speed.
A warm welcome to Alexandra, Hanna, and Emma!
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Join the Digital Webinar by Swe-Cham Member Montae & Partners “Explore new Dutch pension law impacts: essential for employers in the Netherlands”
Join the Digital Webinar by Swe-Cham Member Montae & Partners “Explore new Dutch pension law impacts: essential for employers in the Netherlands” to delve into the implications of the newly approved Dutch pension legislation, essential for all employers and organizations operating in the Netherlands. Initiated after 15 years, this legislation brings pivotal changes affecting all employers and employees. Particularly for international companies operating both domestically and abroad, understanding these changes is crucial. While our six-minute highlight video provided an overview (The impact of the new pension system in the Netherlands – YouTube), this webinar offers a more in-depth, yet easily digestible understanding of these changes. Don’t miss this opportunity to grasp how this new legislation might impact on your organization.
This is a by Member for Member event organized by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with our Member company Montae & Partners and is offered free of charge, registration is however mandatory.
Sign up for the webinar on June 28, 2023, to fully equip yourself for what's ahead .
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