SACC Ohio Newsletter

SACC-OHIO Newsletter

March 2010

Welcome to our new eNewsletter. Here we will present news items related to our activities as a Chamber of Commerce linking Sweden and Ohio. This eNewsletter will expand the information provided to members and friends through our website www.sacc-ohio.org and through invitations to our events.

IN THIS ISSUE

Upcoming Events

Business News From Sweden

SACC-Ohio and other local Swedish organizations support the

Cleveland International Film Festival, CIFF

This year's film festival will feature the following three Swedish films, supported by local Swedish oriented organizations:

- "Falkenberg Farewell" on March 20 & 21, sponsored byThe Swedish Cultural Society.

- "The Ape" on March 19 & 20, sponsored by SACC-Ohio and the Swedish Consulate

- "The Girl" on March 21, 23 & 24, sponsored by the local Vasa lodge

The director of "The Ape" and "Falkenberg Farewell", Jesper Ganslandt, will be present for both of his films to be screened on Saturday, March 20 and he will be available to answer questions after each film. He will receive an award from CIFF at the first film (which starts about 2:15pm). Following the conclusion of the second film and Q & A (about 6:15pm) the Swedish Consulate will host a reception for Mr. Ganslandt at a location in Tower City. That reception will be an opportunity to meet Mr. Ganslandt and enjoy some hors d' oeuvres, snacks and refreshments (cash bar).

Please visit www.clevelandfilm.org for more information about the Film Festival, the Swedish films.

Clean Tech Access Seminar in Gothenburg March 26

Learn from experienced entrepreneurs, business and government leaders how to navigate the U.S. Clean Tech market. Contact info@sacc-ohio.org for more information.

Swedish Week Picture

Swedish-American Entrepreneurial Days in Seattle

Seattle Sweden Week Business Focus with E-Days Special Edition: Mark May 5-7, 2010 in your calendar today!

The Event is part of the Seattle Sweden Week May 3-8.

Business Matchmaking, Industry Programs within Sustainable Development, Information Technology, Modern Medical Technology, Leading Keynote Speakers from Sweden and the US, Banquet Dinner, Seminars, Field Trips, Networking. Combine all this with Sweden Week activities in this beautiful, Northwest Region - a great event for doing business and exploring!

Click here for detailed information and how to register.

Business News From Sweden

SAAB Automobile sold to Spyker,
A Dutch builder of Exclusive Sports Cars

"font-weight: bold;" After over a year of negotiations and uncertainty, with deals scrutinized by the US and Swedish governments, the European Investment Bank, and many other involved parties, on January 26, 2010 GM finally confirmed that a deal had been made with Spyker. Subject to regulatory and government approval, the sale was completed in February 2010. GM will continue to supply Saab with engines, transmissions and also completed vehicles in the shape of the new Saab 9-4x from GM's Mexico factory. The deal includes a loan to Spyker from the European Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish Government. It is comprised of $74 million in cash up front, payable to GM by July 2010 plus shares in Spyker to the value of $320 million.

Sweden to build 1,100 Wind Power Turbines

The

Swedish government has approved the construction of an enormous wind power park in Northern Sweden about 50 miles west of the city of Luleå. The wind turbines will reach 650 ft. above ground with rotor diameters ranging from 270 to 410 ft. The wind turbines will cover a total area of 175 square miles. This area is mainly uninhabited and used by Laps who let their reindeer graze there during wintertime.

When fully developed, this wind power park will produce 8-12 TWh per year, which corresponds to two nuclear power station or domestic power for two million normal residential houses. Today, wind power in Sweden generates around 3 TWh per year.

We Thank Our Business Members for Their Support

Contact Information

Last but not Least

This is what our new member Jeff Hinton of D+S Distribution recently wrote after attending his first SACC-Ohio meeting:

Gentlemen,
What an outstanding event. It is good to hear the optimistic views expressed by Urban Lundberg. Networking by both US companies and Swedish firms is key to grow the market for both sides. We are excited about our new venture with Nordic Light. This is the type of project we can highlight to other Swedish firms looking to gain entry into the US market. D+S Distribution can be a true supply chain partner to any type of company looking to the US. From manufacturing to warehousing and distribution we can offer a flex space and labor model that allows the customer to focus on one thing - GROW THEIR BUSINESS.
Thanks again for the warm welcome. D+S Distribution is looking forward to a long and successful partnership with SACC-Ohio and SACC-US.

Regards,
Jeff Hinton
Business Development
D+S Distribution
3500 Old Airport Rd.
Wooster, Oh 44691