About SACC
About SACC
HISTORY
The first Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce was founded in New York in 1906. Today, the SACC
network consists of 18 regional chambers across the United States. We serve more than 2,300 members
in Sweden and the U.S., which makes us the second largest European Chamber of Commerce in the
United States.
SACC-PHILADELPHIA
SACC-Philadelphia was founded by Erwin Apell and Leif Biederman in 1999, and the mission of the
Chamber is to encourage and promote the exchange of technology, trade and culture between
Sweden and the Greater Philadelphia Region, while providing members with a spectrum of services and
social events.
The chamber continuously works to strengthen the bond between Sweden and the Greater Philadelphia
Region. We have organized and participated in several trade missions, assisting Swedish companies
in opening head offices and expanding their presence in the US. To support its members, the SACC-
Philadelphia office assists with everything from helping newcomers in the Philadelphia Region setting
up office or establishing contacts with local companies, to performing market analyses and marketing
campaigns. The same is done for companies looking to establish themselves in Sweden.
As a non-profit, SACC-Philadelphia is highly dependent on member fees. We therefore would like to
thank all our members for making our work possible.
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