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"Mina bästa lyckönskningar!
Bästa hälsningar”
Ulf Berg
President and CEO SWEDISH TRADE COUNCIL Exportrådet
As 2011 comes to a close we witness the political climax surrounding the Euro-woes. The powerhouses Germany and France come together to pull Europe out of the crises and the markets seem to react cautious but positive.
Although Sweden is not one of the Euro countries there can be no doubt that economic recession in the Eurozone has a direct effect on the Swedish economy. But even in tough economic times Sweden continues to demonstrate that it has one of the most resilient economies.
The Swedish Minister of Finance was chosen the best Finance Minister in the EU, there are new government plans to beef up the capital adequacy requirements for the country's four largest bank, Saab Gripen closes a new deal with Switzerland and the Swedish IT-gaming industry is booming as never before. Just to name a few examples!
And so we enter the Jultide season with a light spirit and our eyes focused on 2012. A year in which the Dutch Chamber will celebrate it's 10th Anniversary. But first up are our Dalarna event, a spectacular Christmas Mingle, a New Years Mingle in Region West and on the 3 of February our famous Annual Dinner.
With a class A location as Winterviken, a prize winning chef and "mindblowing" entertainment lined up this years Annual Dinner promises to be an experience for all senses. You will receive more information soon but we urge you to mark this date in your calendar now already!
We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and proftable 2012!
The Board
upcoming main events
24 January Breakfast Seminar "Flexible workforce in Sweden"
On: Wed 7 Dec 2011It doesn’t matter whether they are called “uitzendkrachten”, “konsulter” or “temporary workers”, but what does seem to strike a nerve in Sweden is the discussion about the pros and cons of a flexible workforce. From a Dutch perspective, “uitzendkrachten” is a very accepted and successful concept yet here in Sweden the situation seems quite different.
>> Read More3 February 2010 Annual Dinner at Winterviken
On: Wed 7 Dec 2011This years Annual Dinner will take place in the fabuous location Winterviken. With a prize winning chef and "mindblowing" entertainment we are sure this is one dinner you will not want to miss!
17 February Trendwatching Seminar with Adjiedj Bakas
On: Wed 7 Dec 2011Trendwatcher Adjiedj Bakas is a much sought-after speaker for conferences, strategy sessions and other business gatherings. He is captivating, stimulating, visionary, humorous, inspirational, challenging, and accessible. He is provocative but always positive, even in these times of economic decline, hence a favourite phrase is: ‘A kite rises highest when it flies against the wind.’
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Top Skating at the Annual Runn Winter Week
On: Mon 23 Jan 2012Between 3 and 19 February the Annual Runn Winter Week will take place again in the community of Falun. On Thursday 18 and Saturday 18 February the worlds top long-distance skaters from the KNSB GP Elite circuit will step on the ice for a race that is included in the World Cup ranking and that is sure to attract speed skaters from all over the world.
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Annual Emigration Expo in Houten, The Netherlands
Written on: 10 Jan 2012The annual Emigration Expo in Houten, the Netherlands February 11 - 12, 2012 is Europe’s largest event for international mobility with an ideal mix of exhibition and presentation. This exhibition is the meeting point for countries and employers looking for employees for a function abroad. The exhibitors list from Sweden grows by the year together with the interest by Dutch emmigrants for Sweden as a possible new home country.Today Sweden is one of the largest and most important exhibitor of the fair.
>> Read MoreTasting wine while expanding your network!
Written on: 7 Dec 2011What a special evening it was on November 24th when some 20 people gathered at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel! Exclusively for the Dutch Chamber, Sheraton opened its roof terrace from which the group could not only enjoy the stunning city view, but also the season-typical Swedish warm “glögg” wine.
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Second Dalarna Region Business Lunch
Written on: 21 Dec 2011On the 12th of December our Regional Director for the Dalarna Region, Ms Ingela Mästerbo and Ms Lara Feller, organized the second Dutch Chamber Business Lunch for the Dalarna Region. The lunch took place in the beautiful surroundings of Korstäppens Herrgård in Leksand, which looked like a Christmas card covered in white snow and beautifully decorated.
>> Read MoreNew Team Dutch Chamber West!
Written on: 1 Dec 2011We regret to inform you that our Regional Director West Chimène van Oosterhout has decided to leave the Dutch Chamber. Her activities for the Dutch Chamber became difficult to combine with her work for television and her PR firm, for which we have full understanding. We would like to use this opportunity to thank her for all her work and dedication during the past year.
We are very glad and proud to announce that we have found a new team of 3 enthusiastic persons to succeed her:
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