Swedish American Chamber of Commerce San Diego
- Promoting Commercial Exchange and Networking between Sweden and San Diego
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    SACC San Diego is your network in San Diego and we are happy that you are here!
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    "Promoting Commercial Exchange and Networking between Sweden and San Diego"

Current Members

California Dreaming Exchange

 
California Dreaming Exhange Student Study California

California Dreaming Exchange (CDE) is built on dreams. Dreams to enrich people’s lives, which will in turn change the world. We believe that when CDE participants work or study abroad, the experience will not only have a positive impact on them but also everyone they come in contact with. CDE have found that the experiential learning involved in studying or working abroad helps people appreciate other ways of life and consequently improves their own.

CDE are a not for profit organization and pride ourselves in offering the most reasonable program costs possible to all CDE applicants. Only a limited number of applicants will be accepted each year to ensure all CDE participants get the excellent and personalized service they deserve.



Mission Statement

CDE is committed to helping people develop the international knowledge and understanding needed to conquer stereotypical, fear based thinking. We promote a more peaceful and educated world.

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Address: 

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Contact: 

Phone: 1-858-433-0569

Fax: 1-858-433-0570

Website: 
http://www.cdeusa.org
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Cleantech San Diego

 
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Cleantech San Diego is a new non-profit membership organization formed to accelerate San Diego as a world leader in the clean technology economy.Their mission is to stimulate innovation and advance the adoption of clean technologies and sustainable industry practices for the economic, environmental and social benefit of the greater San Diego region.

To visit Cleantech click here

Address: 

4510 Executive Drive, Plaza One
San Diego, California 92121

Contact: 

Phone:858-568-8010
Email:hollys@cleantechsandiego.org

Website: 
www.cleantechsandiego.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Clean and Green Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

Safelist

 
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Safelist Venture’s mission is to build a web community that enables its members to participate in all types of activities-trade, commerce or social-free from fear and suspicion.

To visit Safelist click here

Address: 

7795 Arjons Dr
92126 San Diego, CA

Contact: 

Phone: 858 271 7233
Fax: 858 271 7222
Email: karim.pirani@safelist.com

Website: 
www.safelist.com
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
High Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

CommNexus

 
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CommNexus San Diego, formerly the San Diego Telecom Council, is a non-profit network of communications industry companies, defense industry companies, service providers, professional trade organizations, and local government. CommNexus San Diego works to accelerate the formation, growth, and success of communications technology and service companies in the San Diego region.

To visit CommNexus click here

Address: 

4225 Executive Square, Suite 485

San Diego, CA 92037

Contact: 

Phone: (888) 92-NEXUS [926-3987]
Fax:     (888) 872-9818

Website: 
http://www.commnexus.org/
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

San Diego North EDC

 
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The San Diego North Economic Development Council is a coalition of the private and public sectors working together to sustain and carefully grow the economic base of North County. They market the area internally and externally in an effort to retain and attract quality businesses and create additional, higher paying jobs.

To visit San Diego North EDC click here

Address: 

San Diego North EDC
100 N. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite 124 San Marcos, CA 92069

Contact: 

Phone: 760-598-9311
Fax: 760-598-9325
Email: info@sandiegonorthedc.org

Website: 
http://www.sdnedc.com/
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

StartupCircle

 
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Startup Circle is a San Diego based Entrepreneur community that focuses on the entrepreneur at the proof of concept stage. Our community is here to support entrepreneurs by providing access to mentors, networks and resources.

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Address: 

4542 Ruffner Street, Suite 170
San Diego, CA 9211

Contact: 

Phone: 805 797 4863
Email: robert@startupcircle.com

Website: 
http://www.startupcircle.com/
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Jeanne A. Shannon, APC

 
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Utilizing advanced technology and proprietary analytical research tools, Jeanne A. Shannon, APC can provide daily accounting services on your premises.

To visit Jeanne A. Shannon, APC click here

Address: 

6920 Miramar Rd, Suite 204
San Diego, Ca 92121

Contact: 

Phone: 858 558-5550
Email: jeanneshannoncpa@yahoo.com

Website: 
http://www.shannonandassociates.com
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Biocom

 
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BIOCOM is the largest regional life science association in the world, representing more than 550 member companies in Southern California. The association focuses on initiatives that positively influence the region’s life science community in the development and delivery of innovative products that improve health and quality of life. This includes initiatives in capital formation, public policy, workforce development, group purchasing and member services such as networking events.

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Address: 

4510 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121-3021

Contact: 

Phone: (858) 455-0300
E-mail: kjenkins@biocom.org

Website: 
www.biocom.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

PowerPlaques

 
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PowerPlaques is America leading plaque designer and manufacturer. Organized in 1997, it has grown to one of America Premier Plaque companies. It is estimated that plaques have been delivered to 35 states. Featuring Diploma, Fraternal, Business and Patent Plaques offer what manner refer to as the “Wow Factor” New, Modern, Clean; PowerPlaques delivers always a powerful message.

To visit PowerPlaques click here

Address: 

11125 Woodside Ave. Suite A
Santee, CA 92071

Contact: 

Phone: (619) 312 6378
E-mail: Georgev@mill.net

Website: 
http://www.powerplaques.com/
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

WITI

 
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WITI started in 1989 as The International Network of Women in Technology and, in 2001, evolved into The WITI Professional Association, the world's leading trade association for tech-savvy women. Today, WITI is the premiere global organization empowering women in business and technology to achieve unimagined possibilities.

With a global network of smart, talented women and a market reach exceeding 2 million, WITI has powerful programs and partnerships that provide connections, resources, opportunities and a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other. Along with its professional association of Networks throughout the U.S. and worldwide, including Hong Kong, Great Britain, Australia, and Mexico, WITI delivers value for individuals that work for a company, the government or academia, as well as small business owners.

To visit WITI click here

Address: 

OLYMPIC PLAZA
11500 Olympic Blvd.
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Contact: 

Phone: 818 788 9484 
Fax: 818 788 9410
E-mail: david@corp.witi.com

Website: 
www.witi.com
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

 
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At Thomas Jefferson School of Law, we are all about our students.

Our commitment to you as a student is to give you the knowledge, skills, tools and support you need to be successful from the moment you set foot on campus until the moment you walk across the stage to get your diploma – and beyond.

 

To visit Thomas Jefferson School of Law, click here

Address: 

2121 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110

Contact: 

(619) 297-9700
(619) 294-4713
info@tjsl.edu

Website: 
www.tjsl.edu
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Anametrix

 
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Anametrix, Inc. is a San Diego based software company that develops next-generation business analytics technology. Founded in 2009 by analytics industry experts Blaise Barrelet and Anders Olsson, Anametrix provides solutions that allow for quick and precise decision making from the correlation of massive amounts of streaming data.

To visit Anametrix click here

Address: 

10225 Barnes Canyon Road
Suite A200
San Diego, CA 92121

Contact: 

E-Mail: sales@anametrix.com
Telephone: (858)558.8230
Fax: (858)784.3615

Website: 
www.anametrix.com
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
High Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

Vårt San Diego

 
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Vårt San Diego is a resource website made specifically for Swedish speaking people, residing in or coming into the greater San Diego area. It includes everything from how to apply for a job, Swedish pension, getting a driver license, where to buy Nordic products, how to find good substitutions for ingredients often used in Swedish recipes, a list of Swedish organizations in San Diego,  information on which Swedish organization celebrates which tradition, to information regarding waste treatment and the public transportation system in San Diego. In short, everything you need to know about practical and comfortable living in San Diego and then some.

To visit Vårt San Diego, click here

Address: 

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Contact: 
Website: 
www.vartsandiego.com
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

U-ventures

 
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About U Ventures

U Ventures is a global corporation that was founded in 1988 with the main focus of Venture Start-up and Development. The current portfolio of U Ventures consists of companies in a wide variety of industries, such as Media, HR, Employer branding, and Travel. U Ventures holds more than 20 active companies and some of U Ventures core businesses include CareerTV.com, Universum Communications, Jungle Media Group, Capricorn Villas and Constellation Group.

Each year U Ventures is committed to and invests in at least one new company per year. Multiple companies have been started by U Ventures but no longer exist in the portfolio due to the fact that they have either merged with a larger company or been acquired by other investors. Some of the more successful startups that have been acquired by other investors include:

·         Jobline International, (sold in 2001 to Monster.com)

·         Campuz Mobile, (sold in 2005 to Vodafone)

·         Kenet Works, (sold in 2007 to Yahoo.com)

U Ventures is a global corporation with a sprawling international focus and has offices in five continents. The purpose and benefit of being present in all five major continents is not only to find new and exciting investment possibilities but also to form a frontier in talent management.

Address: 

 

4542 Ruffner St #150

San Diego, CA, 92111

Contact: 

 

Phone: +1 (866) 524 0917

Website: 
www.uventures.se
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Health plans in San Diego

 
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Joel Vorensky, a Medical Broker/Agent satisfying the health and Life Insurance needs of Small/Large Groups, Individual Major Medical, Medicare Supplements/Advantage Plans, and Life Insurance for San Diego County Businesses, and Indivudals since 1986.

He offers Small/Large group, Individual Major Medical, and Medicare Benefits through  Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Mutual of Omaha United World, Aetna, Health Net, Celtic, Cigna, Kaiser, Molina, Care 1st, Evercare, AARP, United Health Care, Worldwide Health, VSP Vision, Delta Dental, Humana, and the Pre-existing Insurance Plan through the Federal Government. His approach is holistic because of his background living seven years in Malmo, Sweden, and the United States employed for a Health Department in Preventive Health, Teacher of Medical Terminology, Business Office Hospital, Long Term Care, Operating Room, Neonatology, Medical /Life insurance, Pharmacy Administration, Psychiatry, Chronic Illness, and Community Health Programs. In addition, Mr. Vorensky is an author of two books on Holistic Healing and hold an equivalent of a BA in Education, BBA. in Business Administration, and a M.A. Master's Degree in Psychology Human Behavior. 

Please contact him at 619-584-8093 if you need assistance on your health plan requirements. 

Address: 
 

6390 Rancho Mission Rd. #207,
San Diego, CA 92108
Contact: 
Joel Vorensky phone: 619-584-8093 or email: jvorensky@sciti.com


Website: 
www.healthplansinsandiego.com
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Not Member

Hera Hub

 
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Hera Hub is serene, café-style work and meeting space for accomplished, like-minded enterprising women.

Much like an incubator or think-tank this model provides a professional place to focus and collaborate, while giving women the visibility and access to the tools they need to build successful businesses. Hera Hub offers hourly, daily, and monthly options for freelancers, independent consultants, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and authors.  Become a part of the community at http://www.facebook.com/herahuband www.herahub.com.

Location Information:

Hera Hub launched a temporary location in mid-April (3422 Tripp Court, Suite C, Carmel Valley).  The first of three permanent locations will open in mid-August, just off of the 805 freeway & Mira Mesa Blvd. (9710 Scranton Road, Suite 160, Sorrento Valley). More information and flexible pricing options are available on the website at www.herahub.com.

Address: 

 

9710 Scranton Road, Suite 160, Sorrento Valley

Contact: 

 

Felena Hanson

felena@herahub.com

619.889.7852

Website: 
http://herahub.com/
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

ActSeed

 
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Join ActSeed’s international online community for entrepreneurs and turn the odds of your startup surviving and succeeding in your favor.

If you are trying to take a big idea and turn it into a big business, the odds are against you.  Over half of all startups fail before they reach their fifth year.  ActSeed helps you establish a solid strategic and operational foundation for your company before you build your business upward.  Send us an email to info@actseed.com and we’ll send you a list of the resources available to you within ActSeed.

Lots of the resources managed by ActSeed are free. Some of our services may cost a dollar or two per day.  All will help you invest your time and money wisely.

ActSeed is proud to collaborate with the Swedish-American Chamber of commerce to help entrepreneurs in Sweden and in the United States find investors, find new markets and find more opportunities to grow.

Don't build something destined for failure. Build it to survive and thrive.

Our mission is to reduce the failure rate of small businesses.  Your mission is to quickly find vital resources and relationships needed to launch, grow and compete.  When you join ActSeed, we both move one step closer to our respective missions.

Register here for free: http://www.actseed.com/registration.php

 

 

 

Address: 

ActSeed is a web-based community, available to online entrepreneurs around the world at http://www.actseed.com

Contact: 

William (Bill) Attinger, CEO ActSeed Corporation

www.actseed.com

phone: 858.688.2129

Website: 
http://www.actseed.com
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Country Inn & Suites

 
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The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, San Diego North is located just 15 miles north of downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport.  The perfect location for business traveler with the proximity to the Sorrento Mesa business district; the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the local corporate offices within a 5 mile radius.  Leisure traveler's take advantage of the hotels easy access to beautiful La Jolla beaches, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND.  

Amenities include 180 guest rooms and suites, pool, meeting space and more. 

Please contact SACC for discounts!

 

Address: 

5976 Lusk Boulevard, 

San Diego, CA, 92121

Contact: 

Phone: 800-456-4000

Website: 
http://www.countryinns.com/san-diego-hotel-ca-92121/casdiego
Membership Form: 
Corporate
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

CONNECT

 
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CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of more than 2,000 companies in the San Diego region and is widely regarded as one of the world's most successful organizations linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for commercialization of innovative products in high tech and life sciences. The program has been modeled in more than 50 regions around the world – most recently in New York City, Bogotá, Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Key to our success has been the unique "culture of collaboration" between research organizations, capital sources, professional service providers and the established industries.  CONNECT has been recognized byTime, Inc. and Entrepreneur magazines and last year received the 2010 Innovation in Economic Development Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for creation of Regional Innovation Clusters. CONNECT manages the San Diego Innovation Hub (iHub) designated by the state of California Governor’s Office of Economic Development in 2010.           

For more information, please visit www.connect.org

 

Address: 
Office Address 
CONNECT
8950 Villa La Jolla Drive
Suite A124
La Jolla, CA 92037
Contact: 

Contact: (858) 964-1300

Website: 
http://www.connect.org/
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Bio Tech and Life Science
Current Member: 
Current Member

NanoTecNexus

 
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NanoTecNexus is a networking organization with focus on nanotechnology founded in 2004.
 
NanoTecNexus specializes in the field of nanotechnology and its impact on industry,
academia and society. This is accomplished through educational initiatives, forums, seminars
and courses as well as leading market research that provide heightened visibility into
scientific breakthroughs in the nanobiofield and beyond.
 
Their goal is to promote safe and market accepted advances in nanoscience that maximize
societal benefits through new products and applications.
Address: 
 
San Diego, CA
Phone: 619-749-3555
Fax : 412-774-8282
Contact: 
 
 

Email: admin@nanotecnexus.org
Website: 
www.nanotecnexus.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Bio Tech and Life Science
Current Member: 
Current Member

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

 
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San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is an influential force in local government and
regional economic development. With more than 3,000 members, the Chamber of Commerce is
actively involved in public policy and providing valuable resources to its members.
 
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is still the nonprofit business advocacy
group that Alonzo Horton envisioned more than a century ago. With more than 130 years of
experience, the Chamber offers unprecedented benefits, discounts, and opportunities to make
San Diego businesses prosperous.
Address: 
Emerald Plaza
402 West Broadway, Suite 1000
(10th Floor in the Office Tower, Entrance on C Street between Columbia and State)
San Diego, CA 92101
Contact: 
Tel: 619.544.1300
FAQ E-Mail: webinfo@sdchamber.org
Website: 
www.sdchamber.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Bio Tech and Life Science
Business Services and Consumer Products
Clean and Green Tech
High Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

World Trade Center - San Diego

 
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The World Trade Center San Diego acts as a matchmaker and reference for members, providing
data on overseas markets and suppliers. As well as arranging trade missions, educational
seminars and training programs, members also benefit from counseling at each step of the
export and import process.
Address: 
2980 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101-4368 USA
Contact: 
E-mail: info@wtcsd.org
Phone: 619.615.0868
Fax: 619.615.0876
Website: 
www.sdwtc.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Bio Tech and Life Science
Business Services and Consumer Products
Clean and Green Tech
High Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

TIE South Coast

 
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TiE's mission is to enrich, foster and facilitate entrepreneurship. While TiE started with the
IndUS community in mind in 1992, it has later become a global organization of more than 13.000
members and 56 chapters in 12 different countries.
 
The San Diego chapter started in June 2000 due to high economic growth and huge
entrepreneurial spirit.
In May 2011 TiE San Diego merged with TiE Orange County and became a new chapter named
TiE South Coast which now is the 7 th largest chapter among the 56 worldwide chapters.
 
Objectives of TiE
 
• To foster Talent, ideas and Enterprise
 
• To share the collective expertise of highly accomplished corporate leaders
 
• To network and facilitate networking among members
 
• To help members integrate within the mainstream community
Address: 
TIE South Coast
P.O Box 2994
La Jolla, 92037
San Diego, California
Contact: 
Phone: 858 603 2656
Website: http://southcoast.tie.org/
Website: 
www.southcoast.tie.org
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Bio Tech and Life Science
Business Services and Consumer Products
Clean and Green Tech
High Tech
Current Member: 
Current Member

LifeSpider Systems

 
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Why does people who already are powerful, successful and have lots of influence still feel that something is missing?

This question has been asking more than once by people who seem to have almost everything the world can give them but they are still not happy. Now you are about to get the answer to the question and an understanding solution how it is possible to find this missing piece.

I, Birgitta Granström, have devoted my life to finding a solution that will free people from limitations so that you can challenge your potential and achieve what you longing for. I have finally found the system that enables you to find the depth of yourselves and your personal power.

The LifeSpider System™ is a new Life Philosophy with three basic tenets how you find the missing pieces that will make you more powerful and influent:

1. Leverage your Ego and connect to your Personal Power.
2. Indentify your Intention and release your Passion.
3. Create your six Life Project and realize your visions and goals.

There is tremendous power in you and the great news is that you can access it and you can use it. Sometimes you forget this and play to small. I’m certain of your capabilities and the LifeSpider™ makes you to be as certain of them as I am. With the LifeSpider™ you will have an opportunity to rise into your power and see your true capabilities, and learn how to use them.

If you want to know more about the result you will achieve if you start working on your LifeSpider™ go to wwww.lifespider.com and download a free eBook. If you are curious about to take the first step to create your own spider there will be a special seminar for you as SACC member.  And if you cannot wait to discover you own LifeSpider™ send me an email and we can start working on an individual basis. 

Address: 
Contact: 

Birgitta Granström

birgitta@lifespider.com

phone: +1 (619) 255 8890

Website: 
www.lifespider.com
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Lloyds TSB International

 
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Catering to California's European expat community for international banking, Lloyds has an extensive range of financial services, from US Dollar, Sterling, and Euro International current accounts to competitive savings & investment products. 

Lloyds’ Premier International Account has been designed to meet the challenges and opportunities of living and working abroad, our services extend from day-to-day banking to a range of multi-currency savings and investment products. The account is available in up to three currencies; Dollar, Sterling, and Euro and is ideally suited to professionals traveling or relocating to or from the UK, US or Europe.

Address: 

Lloyds TSB International

865 S. Figueroa St.,

Suite 2690

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Contact: 

Phone: +1 (213) 443 4096

Website: 
http://www.lloydstsb.com/international.asp
Membership Form: 
Small Business
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

CONNECT Väst

 
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CONNECT Väst is a non-profit organization and one of six regional CONNECT organizations in Sweden. CONNECT links entrepreneurs with the financial, technical and business development resources needed to create and develop high-growth companies.

On a yearly basis, over 300 companies in Sweden are assisted in CONNECT’s two programs, the Springboard and the BusinessAccelerator, where a suite of services is customized to fit a company’s specific needs to succeed with commercialization and prepare them to meet investors and industrial partners.

CONNECT Väst is financed by approximately 100 partners from the local business community, Universities and other regional academy institutions and the regional development secretariats of Västra Götaland. The overall goal is to create a growing business region with more sustainable companies and more jobs. 

Address: 

Stena Center 1A

Holtermansgatan 1A

41292 Göteborg

SWEDEN

 

Contact: 

Karl Malmström, CEO

km@connectvast.se

Website: 
www.connectvast.se
Membership Form: 
Strategic Partner
Industry Segment: 
Business Services and Consumer Products
Current Member: 
Current Member

Contact

Swedish American Chamber of Commerce
San Diego

9710 Scranton Rd #160, San Diego, CA, 92121

+1 (858) 610 3817

+1 (858) 598 4809

info 'at' sacc-sandiego.org

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Industry Portal

Welcome to our new Industry Portal! These pages will give you information about the different segments that SACC San Diego is divided into. These pages are still under construction, but when they are finished, you will find info about the segments, news updates within these segments, event and member stories. These pages will be a source of information for both people and businesses in San Diego and those wanting to know more about San Diego's business segments. Please contact us for more information on how to become a member and get access to all of these pages.

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