Year in Review 2011 | Page 7

SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES SACC-Philadelphia offers a number of benefits to its members. In additionthe numerous networking and social events during the year members also enjoy the magazines “Currents”, distributed by SACCUSA, and SACC-Philadelphia s own Update (SPU) and YIR. All members can access SACC-Philadelphia’s communication channels through our newsletters and an extensive network. SACC-Philadelphia also providesthe unique opportunity to interact with other Swedish organizations in the Philadelphia area; merican Swedish Historical Museum, Swedish Women’s Educational Association, Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, VASA Order of America, Old Swedes Church and Swedish related companies such as IKEA, SKF, Skanska Construction, Alfa Laval, SCA and H&M. Many of these companies have co-sposored business events in the past and will continue to participate with SACC-Philadelphia for future events. There are many benefits to being a member of SACCPhiladelphia. There are networking possibilities in a relaxing setting, access to and discounted fees to all our events such as the E-days held yearly in Sweden and USA. Other perks are getting the magazines Currents, YIR and SPU as well as recieving communication opportunities through our newsletter. All members are also invited to the big networking Edays event, held annually in the US as well as in Sweden. All members are offered support by the SACC office for all kinds of requests.The staff duties are aimed at helping to meet the needs of our members. The young Professional Network set up by SACCPhiladelphia aims to be both a social oganization that can provide new friends and contacts, and one offering interesting career opptunities by connecting students, resent graduates and young professionals with prospective employers. SACC-Philadelphia has unique connections and networks both in Sweden and in Greater Philadelphia region, and is therefore in a great position to help companies. These connections can assist and support companies pursuing business and help raise their profile in the Greater Philadelphia region or in Sweden. SPONSORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES SACC- Philadelphia offers a variety of individual and corporate membership packages. The corporate membership packages include different advertising programs and complimentary tickets to networking and social events. More information about the membership packages is included on the next page. During 2011 SACC-Philadelphia was honored to accept a number of new members. Each member is important to the chamber as he or she bring in knowledge, experience and new opportunities. With every new member, the benefits and networking possibilities increase and this is why we work hard to increasing the number of both corporate and individual members. SACC-Philadelphia publishes and sends out its SPU to all members each year. This semi-annual magazine provides an overview of SACC-Philadelphia’s members and social and business networking events during the year. The SPU also includes feature stories on notable mebers or famous people who have supported or spoken at SACC events. SPU has collaborated with Swedish Wire and published some of their online content in the paper. Young Professionals The YPN meetings are held on a regular basis and range from very casual business mingles to structured events, featuring speakers on a broad range of topics from different companies. Our main target group is those who have an interest in promoting business between Sweden and America or have ties to the Scandinavian community, but is not an exclusively Scandinavian group. More important than background or business relations, the Young Professionals network is open for any driven individual who seeks to extend his network learn more about interesting career opportunities and have a good time. As a member of our YPN you will be a part of, and get access to, our extensive local network, be invited to all our events, get membership discounts and many other benefits.