Be it from home, from the office, from Alberta or on site – many roads lead to Rome or, in our case, to the SCCC AGM 2022. On April 27, 2022, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its first hybrid Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Events
Ski-night at Grouse Mountain
For the members of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), it was time to hit the slopes of Grouse Mountain after work on 04 March 2022 and ski or snowboard above the city lights of Vancouver. True to the motto “after sport comes reward”, the evening was rounded off with a nice dinner at the chalet.
Christmas Reception & Silent Auction 2021
After last year’s virtual silent auction, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) was very happy to host this year the famous Christmas Reception and Silent Auction event again in person. 60 people followed the invitation and joined the SCCC to safely celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. On […]
Swiss Vault, the only Swiss cleantech startup, pitches at COP26 in Glasgow
Our member Swiss Vault recently travelled to Glasgow for COP26 (United Nation 26th Convention on Climate Change) in order to participate in Greenbackers’ super pitch event as one of the 26 chosen startups.
Summer Night Reception 2021
After a very long virtual time, on September 22, the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) invited their members to the first in-person event: the popular Summer Night reception. It was great seeing many old and new faces in the Swiss Canadian community.
Annual General Meeting 2021
For the second time, the SCCC hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Microsoft Teams. 34 members participated at the even
Meet the SCCC Introduction Event
Sometimes it is not quite clear what a Chamber of Commerce does and how it can help its members. We launched a new Event Series called ‘Meet the SCCC’ and just successfully hosted our first event.
Christmas Gala Night & Online Silent Auction
For the very first time, the popular SCCC Silent Auction was held online and closed during a fun and jolly Christmas Gala Night on December 3. 72 Silent Auction items, over 35 event attendees, and a live concert – it was for sure a successful & memorable Silent auction event!
Building bridges between Western Canada and Europe
The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce joined forces with 9 other Chambers and Business Clubs in Western Canada and successfully organized a full-day virtual networking event on October 27, 2020.
Arts x Entrepreneurship in the midst of Covid-19
The art industry has been one of the most affected by the current global crisis. The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar with two guest speakers that shared with us how they navigate the crisis and what creative initiatives they have put in place in order to keep on bringing arts to the public.
The current Tourism & Travel industry during Covid-19
The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Western Canada hosted its first virtual Webinar on the topic “The current tourism & travel industry during Covid-19” on July 22, 2020. Participants received first-hand insights from Air Canada, Switzerland Tourism and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver.
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 […]
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.