SACC-Philadelphia would like to thank the Philadelphia Racquet Club for its generous donation of a gift certificate for an overnight stay.  This donation was a raffle item at SACC-Philadelphia’s Glögg and Christmas Party held on December 1, 2011 at the Racquet Club.   SACC-Philadelphia further wishes to thank the Racquet Club for its support of our Chamber and looks forward to working with them on many more exciting events.  The Racquet Club has provided a wonderful venue and backdrop for many of SACC-Philadelphia’s business mixer and social events over the past year, including our Vodka Tasting, Brews & Bow Ties, Social Media Event, and Glögg and Christmas Party.

This timely, dynamic discussion will focus on the importance of connecting globally, and staying ahead of the curve with respect to the technology being used for e-trade and commerce, digital media, and business operations.

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10AM – 6PM, Rain or Shine.

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The Washington Post recently published a story about five economic lessons to learn from Sweden: “Almost every developed nation in the world was walloped by the financial crisis, their economies paralyzed, their prospects for the future muddied. And then there’s Sweden, the rock star of the recovery. This Scandinavian nation of 9 million people has accomplished what the United States, Britain and Japan can only dream of: Growing rapidly, creating jobs and gaining a competitive edge. The banks are lending, the housing market booming. The budget is balanced.”

“Sweden was far from immune to the global downturn of 2008-09. But unlike other countries, it is bouncing back. Its 5.5 percent growth rate last year trounces the 2.8 percent expansion in the United States and was stronger than any other developed nation in Europe. And compared with the United States, unemployment peaked lower (around 9 percent, compared with 10 percent) and has come down faster (it now stands near 7 percent, compared with 9 percent in the U.S.).”

“The overarching lesson the Swedes offer is this: When you have a financial crisis, and Sweden had a nasty one in the early 1990s, learn from it. Don’t simply muddle through and hope that growth will eventually return. Rather, address the underlying causes of the crisis to create an economic and financial system that will be more resilient when bad times return.”

“Here is what that means in practice. Call them Sweden’s five lessons for a crisis-stricken nation.

1. Keep your fiscal house in order when times are good, so you will have more room to maneuver when things are bad.

2. Fiscal stimulus can be more effective when it is automatic.

3. Use monetary policy aggressively

4. Keep the value of your currency flexible.

5. Bankers will always make blunders; just make sure they don’t doom the economy.”

Read the Washington Post article

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Tickets are $9.99 for adults and children under 12 are $2.49

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited.

For more info, contact us at info@sacc-philadelphia.org.

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Entrepreneurial Days 2011 will focus on transatlantic trade, green tech and telecom/ICT in a joint conference, with goals to present a diversified program that highlights the region’s strong and most important industries.

Sounds interesting? If so, you are invited! Check out the invitation letter.

Read more and register at: www.sacc-edays.org