News

July 16
On Wednesday, July 16, ​​​we had the pleasure of celebrating Wendella Tours & Cruises' 90th anniversary — a true Chicago icon!

It was a fantastic evening filled with delicious food from Shaw's Crab House, superb drinks and great company! A heartfelt thank you to Michael and Grace Borgström, and the entire Wendella family for inviting us be part of this incredible milestone.

Many thanks to Karin Hammar and her fantastic team at SACC-USA for organizing an outstanding Executive Forum. The panel discussions offered valuable insights into the transatlantic economy, entrepreneurship, healthy food for all, NATO and the evolving political...

June 8
​​​​​​​​​​​Thank you to everyone who joined us for our YP Midsommar Kubb Tournament on June 8! It was a fantastic day in Lincoln Park filled with great conversations, many fun rounds of Kubb, and lots of laughter!
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June 6
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Annual Golf Outing!
We are incredibly grateful to our many guests, sponsors, and volunteers for making this year’s golf outing a great success, and for celebrating Sweden’s National Day with us!

May 27
At the end of May, we spent a fantastic day in Rockford where we had the honor of meeting Mayor Tom McNamara, who shared exciting updates on Rockford’s growth, its strong sense of community, and all the developments happening across the city. It was a pleasure to meet...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Art & Commerce of Swedish Music panel discussion on May 22 at 2112 Chicago - a creative industries incubator!
It was a truly inspiring evening filled with insights into how Sweden.....

On May 17, SACC Chicago joined the other European Chambers and Consulates in Chicago for an exciting Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party at The Barn Hockey Bar to cheer on KAJ and Bara Bada Bastu to an impressive 4th place finish. It was wonderful to see such an.... 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Young Professionals Happy Hours this May! A fantastic evening filled with engaging conversations, new connections, and lots of laughter on our beautiful SACC Chicago rooftop.

In May, World Business Chicago invited us for a fantastic SelectCHI 2025 reception at Goose Island Barrel House. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders from around the world and gain insights into Chicagoland’s strengths as a global hub for innovation, investment, and.....

In April, we hosted an engaging and inspiring Talent Acquisition Panel Discussion in collaboration with SkyBridge Resource Center and Law Offices A.E. Gustafsson at their beautiful office in Naperville!
It was a truly dynamic conversation, touching on the challenges and opportunities in global talent.... 

In April, Mathias Hultgren, Counselor at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. visited our office during your trip to Chicago!
We truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the current trade relations between..... 

On Friday, April 11, the Gothenburg Committee of CSCI hosted a special wine tasting event featuring Swedish sommelier Maria Scharffenberg. Originally from Sweden and certified by the Europäische Sommelier Schule in Germany, Maria guided guests through a delightful.....

In April, we had the pleasure of celebrating Business Sweden’s newly renovated office with a special inauguration event! It was a fantastic evening filled with great conversations, drinks, and delicious appetizers provided by the.....

March 27​​​​​​​
We had a fantastic evening at The LaSalle Chicago, filled with great company, delicious food, and an engaging Kahoot quiz exploring Team Sweden associations and Sweden’s impact on the U.S. market. Your enthusiasm and participation.....

March 12
In early March, the GACC Midwest team hosted an excellent European Professionals Networking event at BIG Bar! It was a pleasure to see so many familiar faces from SACC Chicago and to connect with new professionals from other European....

March 3
What an unforgettable night at the Team Sweden X Blackhawks hockey outing! A big thank you to everyone who joined us in cheering on the Blackhawks to their impressive win  against the LA Kings. A special.... 

February 26
​​​​​​​Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic evening of networking at Business Sweden’s newly renovated offices! Members shared elevator pitches, made valuable connections, and enjoyed delicious Semlor from the Swedish American....

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Annual Meeting on January 30! It was a wonderful evening spent reflecting on the past year’s achievements alongside our members and the SACC Chicago Board.
A heartfelt thank you to Katarina....

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 42nd Annual Lucia Luncheon at the elegant Drake Hotel. The day was filled with traditions and joy as we celebrated with a glögg reception, a spread of delicious Swedish holiday dishes, snaps songs, and a stunning Lucia....