Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Chapter

ABOUT us

Since 1989 the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego has established a profound presence in the San Diego business environment. We have enabled innovative and creative exchange between a multitude of members and supporters. The Swedish American Chamber of Commerce strives to be a "one-stop-shop" for Clean Tech and Life Science businesses in Southern California.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be recognized as Southern California's most trusted and utilized organization to promote trade and facilitate business opportunities between Sweden and the US, through the exchange of business, trade, investments, technology and culture.

BECOME A MEMBER today!

NEWS AND EVENTS

INTERNS SPRING 2024

We have now opened our applications for spring interns 2024! Are you the one joining the team for 6 months in San Diego?

Apply with a CV and Cover Letter and send it to operations@sacc-sandiego.org. Please note that the application deadline is September 30th.

Our intern positions are:
Marketing & cleantech
Finance & operations
Business development & Life science

Learn more about the roles and apply here

INNOVATION DAY MIXER
SEPTEMBER 12TH

BUSINESS MIXER SEPTEMBER 12TH
Get ready to charge up your business mojo at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego's Innovation Business Mixer! It's not just a showcase, it's an electrifying extravaganza that'll have your ideas sparking and your networking skills on full voltage mode! And guess what? We've got something hotter than a sauna in July – introducing a thermal heat battery that'll leave the need for gas in the dust!

Don't miss out on the shockingly good time and a chance to heat up your connections! ⚡🔌🔥

Read more and secure your spot here!

WEBINAR OCTOBER 12TH
SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE!
Exciting news! SACC San Diego will host a Life Science Webinar October 12th.

Keep an eye out for more information coming soon!

GREEN connections 2023
November 16th

Introducing the theme for this year’s Green Connections:

Energy Storage & Smart Grids

Mark your calendars for the 12th annual sustainability conference, our biggest event of the year! We bring together experts and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge innovations for a greener tomorrow.

When: November 16th
Format: Digital webinar

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and details!

Interested in being a part of Green Connections? Reach out to us at:
greenconnections@sacc-sandiego.org

New corporate member
Currencies Direct

SACC San Diego is happy to announce Currencies Direct as our newest corporate member!

Currencies Direct, founded in 1996, has been at the forefront of revolutionizing money transfer. With over 25 branches worldwide, they offer a range of services, including retail, phone, online, and mobile app options. Trusted by more than 430,000 customers, they facilitate secure transactions in 40+ currencies. Authorized by the FCA and boasting a level 1 credit rating, Currencies Direct continues to redefine international money transfer with efficiency and reliability.

We had the opportunity to have an interview with Elyse Singh, the Director of Business Development at Currencies Direct, West Coast USA. Read the interview here!

Thank you Currencies Direct, and welcome to SACC San Diego!

New FALL interns 2023

SACC San Diego is pleased to welcome three new interns for the upcoming fall of 2023!

First, we have Tilda Höglund who will handle Finance & Operations. To get in touch with her, email:
operations@sacc-sandiego.org

Next, Emil Botes, our new Business Development & Cleantech intern. Any questions? Email:
development@sacc-sandiego.org

Lastly, Felicia Steinunnsdottir, our Marketing & Life Science intern. You can reach her at:
marketing@sacc-sandiego.org

We strongly believe they will be great assets to the chamber!

new president of SACC San Diego
Suzanne Svahn

Please welcome Suzanne Svahn as the new President of SACC San Diego!

Suzanne Svahn is a licensed REALTOR® with a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, originally from Gothenburg, Sweden. She graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and is actively involved in the Swedish community in San Diego.

As the President of SACC San Diego, she aims to enhance the organization's relationships with Sweden, San Diego, and beyond.

Read more about her on our blog here!

Thank you Suzanne, the Chamber is so grateful to have you!