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American Swedish Institute (ASI) & SACC Minnesota
A Strategic Partnership Rooted in Culture, Innovation, & Community
SACC Minnesota and the American Swedish Institute (ASI) share a bold vision: to connect Sweden’s deep cultural heritage with the high-tech innovation and entrepreneurial energy shaping the future of the Upper Midwest. Together, we build bridges—between culture and commerce, tradition and technology, Sweden and Minnesota.
Our partnership is designed to foster connections between cultural heritage, modern high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting joint events, initiatives and exchanges that promote shared cultural and commercial goals. With SACC MN focusing on developing business opportunities by pairing Swedish Innovation with the US market and capital for business growth, versus ASI fostering the cultural connection between Sweden and Minnesota by preserving and sharing Swedish history and heritage.
Through coordinated initiatives, shared platforms, and joint events, we amplify each other’s strengths and create meaningful impact for both cultural and business communities.
About The American Swedish Institute
As Minnesota’s cultural anchor for Swedish heritage, ASI leads initiatives that illuminate Swedish history, values, art, and traditions. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, ASI provides historical and contemporary context for the Swedish-American identity and serves as a welcoming home for dignitaries, artists, and community members alike.
Business Sweden
Business Sweden is jointly owned by the Swedish state and the business sector. Their team of advisors and industry experts provide insights, strategic guidance, and hands-on support in more than 40 locations worldwide.
Business Sweden has had a presence in the USA since the 1970s. A few of their key services include providing strategic advice, producing tailor-made market analyses and introducing their clients to suitable partners and reliable legal advisors. For companies in the early stages of market expansion, they also have a team of business developers located in Sweden.
Svenska Sällskapet
Svenska Sällskapet (The Swedish Society) is a select group of men of good character who come together to celebrate their Swedish heritage. The Society meets on a regular basis to celebrate all things Swedish that include yet are not limited to Traditional Swedish Food & Beverages, Traditional Swedish Songs, and Swedish Jokes. The meetings allow members to harvest relationships and learn from keynote speakers presenting on diverse topics.
SWEA Minnesota
SWEA Minnesota is a membership organization for Swedish-speaking women who live in Minnesota for a longer or shorter period of time. The SWEA members represent all ages and professional backgrounds.
SWEA Minnesota aims to serve as a gathering place for Swedish-speaking women by offering a fun and varied program that appeals to both young and old. The organisation helps women who have recently moved to Minnesota settle in and feel at home here by giving them the opportunity to meet other Swedish women of all ages.
Their gatherings are informal and welcoming and can be anything from movie nights, restaurant visits, drink glögg, and celebrate Lucia. Over the years, SWEAs have also tried glassblowing, cooked together, gone skiing, hiked in nature, had picnics, and much more.
NSLI - Nordic Scholars Leadership Institute
NSLI designs and delivers research-informed, master’s-level immersive leadership programs in the Nordics for a highly selective cohort of high-potential emerging U.S. leaders. NSLI leverages Nordic principles of trust, collaboration, and innovation to develop early-career leaders capable of navigating global complexity through direct engagement with senior Nordic leaders across business, innovation, government, and civil society. Through deep institutional partnerships and a rigorous admissions process, NSLI builds a strong Nordic–U.S. leadership pipeline equipped to navigate global complexity.
NorCham Minneapolis
NorCham is the Twin Cities’ network for promoting trade and investments between the United States and Norway. NorCham Minneapolis, as a program of Norway House, endeavors to showcase North Central United States as an attractive place for Norwegian business and bilateral trade, with significant legal, banking, advertising, manufacturing, medical technology, insurance, and farming resources.