We put together some activities that you can do at home and will support our members. We also added some travel suggestions for British Columbia that you can explore for later travels.
Our first virtual AGM
The circumstances of this years’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) were unique for all of us. With Covid-19 happening it was not possible to meet in person for the AGM 2020. However, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) saw this as a new opportunity and hold on May 27, 2020 […]
The success story of the SCCC Administrator
Have you ever asked yourself who supports the Board of Directors of the Swiss Canadian Chamber in their activities and events? For the past decade six young and driven Swiss moved from Switzerland to Vancouver for an exciting internship as SCCC Administrator.
Sweeten up your isolation with traditional Swiss made vegan chocolate
Our new member Schoccolatta Chocolates brings the traditional Swiss chocolate making to Vancouver. And you can order it now for free in the Vancouver area!
Pasture to Plate – Celebrating 20 years
Our business member Pasture to Plate (P2P) has a lot of reasons to celebrate this year: they recently won the Top Choice Meat Shop Award 2020 in Vancouver and they celebrate 40 years of ranching and 20 years of Pasture to Plate!
Women in Business event
Is it still necessary to debate about the role of successful women in the business world? On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the Consulate General of Switzerland and the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) in Vancouver hosted a panel discussion on “Women in Business” to learn, connect and inspire one another.
The Whitecaps FC kicking off the 2020 MLS season with a new look
Soccer has returned to the Village. On Saturday, February 29 our business member, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, kicked off the new MLS season against Sporting Kansas FC. Read our interview with Adrien Laflèche, Account Executive at the Whitecaps FC.
Fondue Night 2020
What better way to get through the cold winter days than by enjoying a delicious Swiss Fondue in a pleasant company. Like every year, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Swiss Canadian Mountain Range Association gathered at the cozy chalet in Coquitlam for the annual Fondue Night.
Dark chocolate can do much more than curing broken hearts
Our new member, Mara Mennicken, is a big chocolate lover, health enthusiast and full of entrepreneurial energy. In 2017 she founded the GOOD Chocolatier – a social enterprise creating inclusive employment opportunities by handcrafting healthy, ethical chocolates.
Cheers to a great start!
Since the first event in Vancouver in August, we had 4 months of brewing some great ideas, with 8 main events in 4 different cities, and two countries! And there is more to come in 2020.
Pre-Christmas Reception and Fundraising Event 2019
On November 26, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) invited their members and friends to the annual Pre-Christmas Reception and Silent Auction event. More than 80 people followed the invitation and joined the chamber to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. It has become a SCCC tradition to […]
Beanstock Festival 2019 (Vancouver, BC) where coffee enthusiasts meet Espresso machines
Over the weekend November 02/03, coffee lovers in Vancouver gathered together at the Beanstock Festival, happening at the Performance Work on Granville Island. Around 30 micro-roasters from Canada served hand-made coffees that allowed visitors to enjoy unlimited coffee cupping, learn more about the coffee industry, collect free bean samples for […]
Dive into the world of visual effects
On October 23, 2019 the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) organized together with the ETH-EPFL Alumni a unique event at the award-winning visual effects and animation studio Image Engine. Guests had the opportunity to watch behind the scenes of blockbuster movies and television shows and got interesting insights from […]
Meet broadcaster and sport enthusiast Joey Kenward
Many of you have probably heard of Joey Kenward. You may know him through the sports channels as the Vancouver Canucks broadcast and radio host. We had the pleasure to welcome Joey on a few events such as the Pre-Christmas Reception 2018 where he moderated our Q&A with the Swiss […]
AGM 2019
Dear Members and Friends of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, On April 17th, 2019, we had an interesting and informative Annual General Meeting. Please find some chamber news below: In case you missed the meeting, please check out the 2018 President’s Report where we show all our activities […]