Tony Stewart, SKANSKA, presents at SACC's Annual Meeting

SACC's annual meeting was held at Hotel Ändra in Seattle.

After an great buffet and time for socializing and networking, the members proceeded with electing the board for 2008.

Afthe the formal proceeedings, Tony Stewart from SKANSKA, gave a very interesting presantation of SKANSKA as well as the cosntruction industry in the United States and the Puget Sound region in particular.
SKANKSA recently (XXXX) acquired XXXX, a big and long time construction conglomerate in the U.S.. Making this gigantic investment, has given SKANKSA a strong foot hold in the very competitive North American market and a participation in many high profile public and private projects across the nation.

Tony's presentation was followed by a lively Q&Q session, ranging from regional transportation projects, via "green building", to how Swedish ownership was received in the conservative American construction sector.

We thank Tony for taking time this evening giving us an "insider's" view of what most of us only read about in the papers!

Currents out!

The first Current issue of the month is out. "Hedging His Way to $ 7.5 Billion"
Swedish-born Thomas E. Sandell is one of the most successful hedge fund investors in New York, but he is also one of the most shy when it comes to mass media. Current’s Editor Hans Sandberg managed to get an exclusive interview, where Sandell talks about himself, his hedge fund and how he managed to bypass the sub prime crisis. Sandell’s hedge fund Castlerigg Investments (which is managed by Sandell Asset Management Company in New York)grew with 11 percent from the beginning of 2007 to
December 5.

Thank You!

Thank you all members who have supported us during our "first" year. We are already looking forward to 2008 and we have many exciting events lined up. Our annual meeting will be Thursday January 31st. See email later this week for more info!

God Jul!

SAS

You are invited to a Holiday Open House at SAS!

To thank you for your patronage, SAS welcomes you to the new SAS Sales Office in downtown Seattle for some Scandinavian Holiday Cheer. Enjoy European fare, Champagne and Hot Spiced Wine "Glögg." Meet your local SAS sales team and learn what's new and exciting with Scandinavian Airlines.

For more info see email!

E-Days April 7-9, 2008

The Swedish-American Entrepreneurial Days is a key trade and networking event between USA and Sweden/Northern Europe. Hundreds of Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders from both sides of the Atlantic will gather to do business. This event will take place at the Town & Country Resort in San Diego.

See & read more about this event at: www.sacc-usa.org/SanDiego2008/

SACC Seattle's first Trainee!

Louise Åkesson is the first trainee at the chamber in Seattle through SACC-USA’s Trainee Program. Louise started her studies at Växjö University and in 2002 she was recruited to Washington State University’s Track and Field team. In 2005 she graduated from WSU with two Bachelors, one in International Business with a minor in Public Relations and the other in Social Sciences.
After graduation she worked a year for a large international corporation in Seattle and later came in contact with the Swedish Consulate where she obtained a position.

In 2007 she started working as the Marketing and Event Coordinator for SACC – Seattle and has arranged many successful events for the chamber so far.

In her free time, Louise likes to go on hikes, snowboarding, do triathlons and workout.

Save the date!

- Saturday, December 1st -

It’s time for SACC-Seattle’s Member Brunch on Saturday December 1st! Come join us at the Wild Rover in Kirkland for a delicious Irish-American inspired brunch. This is our last event of the year. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with your fellow SACC members.


Date: December 1st
When: 11am - 1pm
Where: Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant
111 Central Way
Kirkland, WA 98033

For questions please contact Louise at 206 467 8200, or email seattle@sacc-usa.org