Author: Ida Eriksson
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3 Swedish companies that are going to help Sweden become more climate positive
Being climate positive is now more important than ever. These three Swedish consumer brands are leading the way towards a better planet. H&M H&M’s goal is to be completely climate positive by 2040. This is a commitment that they’re striving to uphold by focusing on energy efficient measures and renewable energy. Their goal is to…
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These Are The Most Valuable Nordic Brands in 2018
The London-based research firm, Brand Finance, recently announced their ranking of the top Nordic brands. The report consists of 20 Nordic brands and the rankings are made based on 3 three factors: marketing investment, stakeholder equity and the effect of these on business performance. All Nordic countries are highlighted on Brand Finance’s top 20 list…
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Nordic Pet Company Offers Employees Paid Leave For New Pets
Pawternity leave? Yes, you read that right. It exists. A Nordic company called Musti Group based in Finland, Sweden, and Norway is taking parental leave to the next level and is now allowing paid leave for new pet parents. The pet supply company is allowing pet owners to take 3 days of “pawternity leave” to…
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Where to Vote: Guide on voting stations and dates & times
The time has come, for Swedes living abroad, to vote. If you haven’t already sent in your vote by post, today is when multiple voting stations open up at Swedish consulates, embassies and Swedish churches across the United States. Below, we have gathered all the information that you need to find your closest voting station,…
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Nordic Nights with Bonita Pietila, Casting Director on The Simpsons
On Thursday night, NordicLA hosted their first Nordic Night Event with special guest Bonita Pietila, a Finnish-American casting director, and producer with no less than three Emmy Awards on her resume. It was the perfect way to launch NordicLA’s new professional network, Friends of NordicLA, a networking event for Americans and Nordic creatives in LA…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Receives The Eliason Merit Awards 2018
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles (SACC-LA) has recently announced that this year’s recipient of The Eliason Merit Award (EMA) is none other than Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimović. The Eliason Merit Award (EMA) is awarded annually to a Swedish business or individual who has significantly strengthened Swedish-American relations. This year,…