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Happy Holidays!
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   We want to extend a warm thank you to our members, sponsors, speakers, panelists, and business relations for contributing to our business community and for being a part of the network during this past year. We are currently planning a fantastic program for 2022 following our main topics INNOVATION/TECH – SUSTAINABILITY – GENDER EQUALITY and we hope that we gradually can start organizing hybrid and live events again, and of course finally celebrate the Swedish Chamber’s 60th Anniversary!   During Christmas, the office will be closed between December 20 – January 3, and January 6–7.   We are looking forward to seeing you in 2022! Best wishes from the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands        
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Women Business Leadership Program 2022
For 2022, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome back the Swedish Chamber's Women Business Leadership Program together with coach . The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership Program 2022 is tailormade to personal needs and will help you identify the obstacles to your success, as well as guide you towards becoming the best version of yourself – both as a leader and in your private life. With the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Leadership Program 2022, we offer 4 events spread over the year with 4 different topics to find your leadership identity, empower yourself to be fit to lead, and learn to use your network. You are welcome to sign up for all 4 events or individually for the event that you are interested in attending. All programs include coaching by Malin Hedlund. At each session, you will also meet an inspirational speaker or role model with a close connection to the topic. For more information regarding the Swedish Chamber Women Business Leadership Program 2022,
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Mentorship Program Dec 14
On Tuesday, December 14, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands had the pleasure of welcoming  as a prominent speaker to the session ”A Changing (Technology) Working Landscape”, a part of the Mentorship Program 2021-2022. We would like to extend a warm thank you to Marcel Damen, Founder of Horizon Internet Technologies and of FAIR CARE SOLUTIONS, for sharing his extensive experience, knowledge and expertise of innovative technology. Marcel provided us with great insights into his field of expertise and what digital transformation and the demands on technology mean for business leaders, and how to review and transform ideas and organizations, as well as the key for success for future business. Also, a warm thank you to all the Mentors and Mentees participating and to the Mentorship Program Coach Hendrik Jan Guitink! For more information,
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Welcome Swati Narwal, YP Liaison
The Young Professionals Committee of the Swedish Chamber is very pleased to give a warm welcome to our new YP Liaison Swati Narwal. She will have a special role where she will develop the transition from Young Professional members into members of the Swedish Chamber. Swati is an Organisational Development Specialist at Ingka Services BV. She believes that by having lived in Sweden for the last 8,5 years and now in the Netherlands, she has a lot to share and contribute to the YP team with the experiences and learnings as a young professional that she has gathered over the last 15 years of her working career. “I would like to increase the outreach of the YP network to include more young professionals in this program via cross collaborations with other businesses and networks across the Netherlands and Sweden.” To read more about Swati and her role,
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Welcome Lovisa Nimvik Stern, new YP Committee Member
The Young Professionals Committee of the Swedish Chamber is very pleased to give a warm welcome to our new Committee Member Lovisa Nimvik Stern. Lovisa moved from Sweden to Amsterdam a little over 2 years ago. She is working with corporate development and operations at a real estate investment management company. During her time in Amsterdam, especially before the pandemic, she has enjoyed attending the YP events, both from a personal and professional perspective and she is very happy to be a part of the YP Committee. “YP is a great opportunity to meet new people and to connect with young professionals from other companies and industries. The YP provides a setting where you can connect socially and at the same time create professional networks.” To read more about Lovisa and the YP Committee,  
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Launch of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program 2021-2022
On November 2, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands launched the Mentorship Program 2021-2022, 21st-Century Leadership - Navigating in a world of change. With the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce is supporting the next generation’s leaders by connecting young and ambitious talents with experienced international business professionals from across all fields and sectors within the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. The program offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to benefit from an exclusive eight-month program of group workshops and individual mentoring and sharing experiences of successful senior industry professionals and guests speakers. The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited to meet the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. This year we are very happy to connect nine Mentors and Mentees to follow the program under the excellent leadership of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program Coach Hendrik Jan Guitink, Managing Partner of AIMS International Netherlands B.V.   Read more about the
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YP Looking for new Committee Members
The Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands is seeking to welcome new, dedicated and passionate committee members to its YP Committee. "The Young Professionals Committee is excited that we are finally seeing communities slowly open up. This gives us the opportunity to restart our commitment to networking and development for our members. We are very much looking forward to seeing you at one of our wonderful events hosted by the new interns at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce & Young Professionals". – Oliver Karlsson The members of the YP Committee meet several times per year to make strategic decisions and help where needed in the organization. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in improving and developing the Young Professionals network. Get the chance to be part of the team that shapes YP's work and priorities. Are you interested? Please register your interest by emailing us at and we will provide you with more information. Read more about the Young Professionals
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Are you our next intern for Spring 2022?
We are now welcoming applications for an internship at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands for Spring 2022!   We are proud to offer talented and creative young students the opportunity to join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and to gain international business experience through our internships. As an intern at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands you are an important part of the team at the Chamber and contribute to the everyday operations of the entire organisation. The internship includes both specific duties to your internship role as well as supporting the office with administrative tasks.   Welcome to read more about the position available , and welcome to apply!
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