Cuba – How much of an opportunity?
“If you’re in business, you need a Cuba plan in the next six to 12 months – it will move that fast.” We are living interesting times. It has been said...
View ArticleNew Laws in Sight in the Sunshine State
This week marks a big change in Florida’s legislation. 130 new laws produced by the Legislature and signed by Governor Rick Scott will take effect in Florida on Wednesday, 1st of July, 2015. Many of...
View ArticleTowards a Greener Future
“The sustainable building industry is forecasted to grow globally at an annual rate of 22.8%” Green and sustainable building seems to be a new trend that many businesses as well as individuals are...
View ArticleICT a bond between Florida and Finland?
“ICT has been ranked among Florida’s top industries” Today it is very difficult to find an industry or an individual business – or even a consumer – that does not depend on digital information. Florida...
View ArticleMeet FACC’s new intern Benita Reinikka
Hi! I’m Benita Reinikka and I’m the new intern for the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce. I will be staying in Florida for six months – just enough to skip the cold European winter! As the previous...
View ArticleNew President Esa Jokela’s Greetings
Greetings, In life nothing is as constant as change. Some change you hardly notice and other times it can totally consume you. Here at FACC we have had a change in our organization with the election of...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Sibelius 150 Jubilee concert 7th of November
Florida Finns celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (LAKE WORTH, Florida – October 15, 2015) – The Honorary Consulate of Finland and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleFITCE – Doing Business With the World
Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo was organized in Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale October 12-16th. As part of the FITCE, Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Broward...
View ArticleMixer-networking event with the Lantana Chamber of Commerce
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce organized a joint-networking event with Lantana Chamber of Commerce. The event was organized at the Basil Bar & Grill, which provided us with the venue and...
View ArticleTax Matters Seminar
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce organized another joint-event with Lantana Chamber of Commerce! The speakers in the tax matters seminar were Harold Blotcher and Cynthia Fletcher. The aim of...
View ArticleSibelius 150 Jubilee concert a success!
The Honorary Consulate of Finland and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce at Lake Worth, were honored to organize a classical music concert at the Lake Worth Playhouse on November 7th to honor the...
View ArticleFACC 5th Annual Christmas Dinner
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce organized its 5th Annual Christmas Party on 10th of December. The party was held in restaurant Benvenuto in Boynton Beach. The event kicked off by a cocktail...
View ArticleFlorida tops records in 2015
Record high population and employment in Florida Florida’s population has reached 20 million milestone during this year 2015. The Sunshine State was adding more residents than all other states except...
View ArticleMingle event @ Wine Dive
The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce organized a relaxed after work networking event on 11th of February. The event was organized at the WineDive in Clematis, West Palm Beach. The event was a...
View ArticleMeet FACC’s new intern Elias Paikkari
Hi! I’m Elias Paikkari, the new intern for the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce. I will be working here for six months, from March to September. I’m a third year BBA student in Turku University of...
View ArticleInauguration of the 16th ABiCC World Business Month 2016
Finnish American Chamber of Commerce participated in The Inauguration of the ABiCC World Business Month 2016 on the 2nd of May. The event was hosted by the Association of Bi-National Chambers of...
View ArticlePRESS RELEASE: Sibelius 150 Jubilee concert 7th of November
Florida Finns celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (LAKE WORTH, Florida – October 15, 2015) – The Honorary Consulate of Finland and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce...
View ArticleFITCE – Doing Business With the World
Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo was organized in Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale October 12-16th. As part of the FITCE, Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Broward...
View ArticleOur Member GMMI seeks Finnish speaking Assistance Coordinator
GMMI is an international company based in Broward County. We are currently seeking a Finnish speaking Assistance Coordinator for our Assistance Department. This candidate should be possess high...
View ArticleMeet FACC’s new intern Henrietta Dahlman
Hi! My name is Henrietta Dahlman and I’m the new intern at the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce. I’m born and raised in southern Finland in the city of Espoo, but for the past four years I’ve been...
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