Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/ Building business links between Switzerland & British Columbia / Alberta that benefit us all. Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc. - SCCC / CANADA en Copyright 2012 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.35-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss SCCC NEWS 2012 Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC) Inc.
Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB & Switzerland

Visit our BLOG for up-to-date news & other info!
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August 2012

Recent Communications (PDF Download)

Issue 8, June 2012 - ePublication (2.02 MB)

SCCC Activities 2011/12 (1.78 MB)

Swiss Exhibitor Profiles - GLOBE 2012 (260 KB)

03.2011 SCCC AGM President's Report (40 KB)

03.2011 SCCC Minergie Report / Summary (225 KB)

Business Opportunities for SCCC Businesses


For more information please Contact us via email for details

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June 21, 2012

]]>This annual happening with the generous support of the Consul General, Mr. Urs V. Strausak, is an RSVP event.

Personal invitations have been sent out.

One highlight of the evening is the silent auction, that could not be done without your help.

Thank you very much for contributing as a donor.

Not a Business Member of the SCCC yet? Join now!






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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

]]> http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/snr_2012_-_summer_night_reception.htm http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/snr_2012_-_summer_night_reception.htm Past Events Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:00:00 -0800 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2012/2013) Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC) Inc.
Vancouver, BC / Calgary, AB / Canada & Switzerland

2012 to 2013


Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce -BC / AB / Canada

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

President since 2011
Vince Sciamanna, Vancouver

Vice President
Vacant

Corporate Secretary since 2007
Sean Muggah, Vancouver

Treasurer since 2008
Darren Downs, Vancouver


DIRECTORS - BC

Director since 2010
Stefan Aepli, Vancouver
Director

Director since 2012
Michael Daerendinger, Vancouver
Director

Director since 2010
Pierre Duflon, Vancouver
Director

Director since 2011
John McPherson, Vancouver
Director

Director since 2012
Sandra Phillips, Vancouver
Director


DIRECTORS - AB

Director since 2008
Andreas Bayer, Calgary
Director

Director since 2010
Roy Klassen, Calgary
Director


HONORARY DIRECTOR

Honorary Director since 2011
Urs V. Strausak, Vancouver
Consul General of Switzerland

ADVISORY BOARD

The main purpose of an advisory board is to provide expertise, experience, support, and introductions to the senior management team of an organization. Advisory board members bring fresh perspective, an independent viewpoint, experience, special skills and connections.

Advisor since 2009
Director 2008
Dr. Thomas Bissig, Vancouver
UBC | eos.ubc.ca

Advisor since 2012
Director 2005~2011
Octavio Rodriguez, Vancouver
ORB Consulting

Advisor since 2007
Past President 2005
Rick Wagner, Vancouver
Maxwell Floors | maxwellfloors.com





Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc. // CANADA

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Monday, April 30, 2012
Details emailed to all SCCC members March 22, 2012.

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The following was distributed by email to all SCCC members on March 22, 2012:

1. Invitation
2. Notice of Annual General Meeting 2012
3. Agenda
4. Nomination Request Letter
5. Nomination Form
6. Proxy

If you did not, for any reason, receive the email, please contact us directly.

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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.
Vancouver, Canada
Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

]]> http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/agm_2012_annual_general_meeting.htm http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/agm_2012_annual_general_meeting.htm Past Events Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:00:00 -0800 BUSINESS (Membership Listing) Prior to 2010, this Business Category was recognized as Standard Corporate.

  • ABB in Canada
  • Advanced Habitat Technologies Inc.
  • AMG Global Research Inc. | Business ENHANCED
  • Andritz Hydro Canada Inc. | Business ENHANCED
  • Angell Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd - Dagmar Hafeli
  • Artel Insurance Services Inc.
  • Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, Calgary | Business ENHANCED
  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Business ENHANCED
  • Boma Manufacturing & Panabo Sales | Business ENHANCED
  • Brulhart Insurance Services
  • Casanova Jewellers Ltd.
  • CK Global Solutions
  • Consulate General of Switzerland | Business ELITE
  • Deloitte | Business ENHANCED
  • Equilibrium Consulting Inc.
  • Froidevaux & Associates
  • Garaventa Canada | Business ENHANCED
  • GHG Accounting Services Ltd.
  • Globe Foundation
  • Go West RV Centre
  • GreenOrbis International | Business ENHANCED
  • HSBC Bank Canada | Business ENHANCED
  • Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd.
  • isCleaner Inc.
  • Lindt & Sprüngli | Business ENHANCED
  • Lufthansa German Airlines
  • McLeod & Company LLP | Business ENHANCED
  • Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn
  • myStromer
  • Nespresso / Nespresso Boutique Vancouver
  • Nexum Energy Corp.
  • Oboni Riskope Associates Inc.
  • Pacific Alps Management Ltd. | Business ENHANCED
  • Panalpina Group
  • PI Financial Corp.
  • Prime Travel
  • ProCanada Consulting | Business ENHANCED
  • RBC, Royal Bank Canada
  • Scotia McLeod
  • Simpson Associates
  • Smixin
  • Supermusic
  • Swiss Business Hub Canada | Business ENHANCED
  • Swissmem
  • Thibodeau Architecture + Design
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • UBS Canada
  • URANG Gmbh - Umwelt Perspektiven
  • Vancouver Economic Development Commission | Business ENHANCED
  • Vifor Pharma / Galencia AG | Business ENHANCED
  • Walter Francl Architecture Inc. | Business ENHANCED


Details of Business members below.
View listings of our Premium Business Categories: Business ELITE and Business ENHANCED

Please note that 'Personal Category Memberships' are not listed on our website due to privacy concerns. If you would like to have your company name listed, please apply for one of our Business Memberships.

Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Business Members


ABB in Canada
Power & Productivity - Automation Technologies
POWER / TECHNOLOGY


Advanced Habitat Technologies Inc.
Linking People, Strategy and Operations Processes, please call (604) 609-9668
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & COACHING


Angell Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd - Dagmar Hafeli
Comprehensive real estate solutions - West Vancouver
REALTY


Artel Insurance Services Inc.
Insurance Brokers & Consultants
INSURANCE


Brulhart Insurance Services
Website under construction, please call (604) 710-7653
Insurance Brokers & Consultants
INSURANCE


Casanova Jewellers Ltd.
Custom made Jewellry
JEWELLERS


CK Global Solutions
Helping Business owners free their mind.
CONSULTANCY


Equilibrium Consulting Inc.
Full-service, award-winning consulting firm specialized in building structures.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING


Froidevaux & Associates
Syntegrity is the fastest, surest way to harness collective brain power and establish powerful relationships.
COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE


GHG Accounting Services Ltd.
Greenhouse Gas accounting services.
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS


The Globe Foundation
Practical solutions to the world's environmental problems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS


Go West RV Centre
Rentals, repairs and sale of RV's.
TOURISM


Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd.
Providing the industry with safe, knowledgeable, and skilled Operators.
INDUSTRY


isCleaner Inc.
Your source for Canadian Clean Energy News & Information.
CLEAN ENERGY


Lufthansa German Airlines
German Airlines
AIRLINES & TRAVEL


Mulvehill Creek Wilderness Inn
Superlative inn, Upper Arrow Lake, BC. 125 acres of largrely untoched romantic wilderness to expore on a promontory.
INN


myStromer
Modulare e-bikes.
TRANSPORTATION


Nespresso / Nespresso Boutique Vancouver
A perfect coffee, unique machines
CAFES & EQUIPMENT


Nexum Energy Corp.
Nexum Energy is a leading provider of Biomass-to-Energy solutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS


Oboni Riskope Associates Inc.
Quantitave risk based decision making models, technologies and methodologies which evaluate natural and man-made risks including criminal and terrorist activities.
RISK MANAGEMENT


Panalpina Group
International supply chain solutions (Air and Ocean Freight, Logistics)
INDUSTRY


PI Financial Corp.
Western Canadian Based Investment Dealer
INVESTMENT RELATED


Prime Travel
Specialists in travel between Canada and Switzerland including non-stop flights!
TRAVEL & TOURS


RBC, Royal Bank Canada
Banking, wealth management, insurance, investment banking and transaction processing services.
FINANCIAL / BANKING


Scotia McLeod
Vancouver, Banking
FINANCIAL / BANKING


Simpson Associates
Technically specialized management consulting firm.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING


Smixin SA
Smart Water Systems
TECHNOLOGY / ENVIRONMENT


supermusic.ca
Hartmann, Adrian
MUSICIAN, SINGER, SONGWRITER & SOLO ENTERTAINER


Swissmem
Swissmem combines the Swiss mechanical, electrical and metal industry as well as related technology-oriented industries.
INDUSTRY


Thibodeau Architecture + Design
Fully integrated architectural, interior design and planning firm that provides a boutique like distinguished service.
ARCHITECTURE


Tiffany & Co.
A world's premier jeweler and specialty retailer.
JEWELLERS


UBS Canada
Vancouver, Banking
FINANCIAL / BANKING


URANG Gmbh - Umwelt Perspektiven
Umwelt 08 - Treffpunkt der Schweizer Umweltbranche
CH-8038 Illnau
ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS



View listings of our Premium Business Categories: Business ELITE and Business ENHANCED



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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.
Vancouver & Calgary, Canada
Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

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  • AMG Global Research Inc.
  • Andritz Hydro Canada Inc.
  • Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, Calgary
  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  • Boma Manufacturing & Panabo Sales
  • Deloitte
  • Garaventa Canada, Home Elevator Division
  • GreenOrbis International
  • HSBC Bank Canada
  • Lindt & Sprüngli
  • McLeod & Company LLP
  • Pacific Alps Management Ltd. / Pacifc Arbour
  • ProCanada Consulting
  • Swiss Business Hub Canada
  • Vancouver Economic Development Commission
  • VIFOR Pharma / Galencia AG
  • Walter Francl Architecture Inc.

Details of these Business ENHANCED members below.
Also view listings of our other Business Categories: Business ELITE and Business



AMG Global Research Inc.


AMG Global Research Inc.<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

AMG Global Research Inc.

Strategic Wealth Preservation - We are a globally orientated research and consulting company focused on strategic wealth preservation for high net worth individuals and families.




Andritz Hydro Canada Inc.



Andritz Hydro Canada Inc.<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Andritz Hydro Canada Inc.

Global supplier of electro-mechanical systems and services ("Water to Wire") for Hydro Power plants. The company is a leader in the world market for hydraulic power generation.




Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, Calgary



Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, Calgary<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Bellstar Hotels & Resorts, Calgary

A leading developer and operator of hotels and boutique resorts in Western Canada. Experts in creating exceptional resort experiences.




Borden Ladner Gervais LLP



Borden Ladner Gervais LLP<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

National law firm focusing on business law, commercial litigation and intellectual property solutions




Boma Manufacturing & Panabo Sales



Boma / Panabo Sales<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Boma Manufacturing | Panabo Sales

Customized manufactured executive giftware, unique handmade custom crafted artisan artwork, beautifully silkscreened fabrics and textile pieces.




Deloitte



Deloitte<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Deloitte

Deloitte provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services.




Garaventa Canada, Home Elevator Division



Garaventa Canada, Home Elevator Division<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Garaventa Canada, Home Elevator Division

Manufacturing and Installation of Home Elevators, Stairlifts, Wheelchairlifts and Dumbwaiters (in Vancouver since 1974)




GreenOrbis International



GreenOrbis International<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

GreenOrbis International

Editor of an economic and environmental magazine. Organizer of professional events with specialization on environment, ecology, energy, water, and sustainable development.




HSBC Bank Canada



HSBC Bank Canada<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

HSBC Bank Canada

The leading international bank in Canada.



Lindt & Sprüngli


Lindt & Sprüngli Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Lindt & Sprüngli

The signature taste and unrivaled melting sensation of Lindt Chocolate is the ultimate triumph of our Maîtres Chocolatiers' passion and art.




McLeod & Company LLP



McLeod & Company LLP<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

McLeod & Company LLP

Dynamic mid-sized law firm with our headquarters in Calgary's south and a downtown branch office in Gulf Canada Square.




Pacific Alps Management Ltd. / Pacifc Arbour



Pacific Alps Management Ltd.<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Pacific Alps Management Ltd. / Pacific Arbour

Property Development




ProCanada Consulting



ProCanada Consulting /<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

ProCanada Consulting

Immigration Solutions, Canada / Switzerland




Swiss Business Hub Canada



Swiss Business Hub Canada<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Swiss Business Hub

Business services and opportunities for Swiss companies looking to expand into Canadian markets and increase their capacity to compete globally.


Vancouver Economic Development Commission



Vancouver Economic Development Commission<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Vancouver Economic Development Commission

The Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) connects local and international businesses in the city of Vancouver.


VIFOR Pharma / Galencia AG



VIFOR Pharma<br /> Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

VIFOR Pharma

A fully integrated global speciality pharma company.



Walter Francl Architecture Inc.


Walter Francl Architecture Inc. Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Walter Francl Architecture Inc.

Proven record in completing complex, design intensive community and institutional projects, with a diverse portfolio of academic facilities; community and recreation centres; and public works infrastructure.



Also view listings of our other Business Categories: Business ELITE and Business


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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.
Vancouver & Calgary, Canada
Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

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Prior to 2010, this category was recognized as Platinum Corporate

  • Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver

Detailed listing of these Business ELITE members below.
Also view listings of our other Business Categories: Business ENHANCED and Business

Consulate General of Switzerland


Vancouver Website

Consulate General of Switzerland
World Trade Center
790-999 Canada Place
Vancouver BC, V6C 3E1 Canada

(604) 684-2231 Phone
(604) 684-2806 Fax

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / closed on Saturday/Sunday and public holidays
Territorial jurisdiction: BC, AB, Yukon and Northwest Territories





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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.
Vancouver & Calgary, Canada
Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

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Click link to access Swiss Exhibitor Profiles

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Switzerland at GLOBE 2012
Vancouver, Canada

This global event dedicated to the environment took place in Vancouver from March 14 - 16, 2012. During these three days the focus was on sustainability, clean technology, networking and business development.

Switzerland was present with 10 exhibiting companies.

All company profiles can be found here:
Swiss Exhibitor Profile Catalogue - GLOBE 2012 260 KB Adobe PDF

The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC&AB) was the local organizer of correlating business matchmaking events.

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Carbon & Energy Framework (BC) Luncheon
@ Offices of Deloitte, 26th Floor
CAD 20.00 Cover Charge

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The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (BC & AB) and The Swiss Business Hub Canada / Cleantech Switzerland are pleased to invite you to our lunch event:

Presenting:
The carbon & energy framework for future residential high rise buildings for British Columbia

  • Welcome note by H.E. Ambassador Ulrich Lehner, Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada
  • Opening note Jack Wong, CEO Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia

To view the panel of speakers, and to obtain more information regarding this event, please access the below "Invitation & Information" link.


Invitation & Information (264 KB PDF)


Registration required by March 8, 2012

Not a Business Member of the SCCC yet? Join now!






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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.

Vancouver, Canada

Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

]]> http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/ref_2012_-_carbon_energy_framework_bc.htm http://www.swisscanadianchamber.com/ref_2012_-_carbon_energy_framework_bc.htm Past Events Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:45:00 -0800 GLOBE 2012 - Environmental Conference Globe 2012 and Switzerland | SCCC
March 14-16, 2012
SWISS Pavilion

]]>Invitation to exhibit at the Globe 2012 - SWISS Pavilion


Please find the information regarding the event at the following link:
Invitation + Details 403Kb - Adobe PDF


The Globe 2012 Exhibition is approaching steadily!

This global event dedicated to the environment will be held in Vancouver from March 14 - 16, 2012. During these three days the focus will be on sustainability, clean technology, networking and business development.
General information regarding Globe 2012 may be found at: 2012.globeseries.com

The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Swissenviro, offers you the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary happening. A Swiss booth double the size of the 2010 event (new: 220 sqm) will be featured at Globe 2012, and we welcome your organization to participate in the SWISS Pavilion! Please see the following invitation for more details.

Not a Corporate / Business Member of the SCCC yet? Don't worry! Applying for membership is a simple process! Visit the Membership portion of our website.

If you know of 'Green' Swiss(-Canadian) companies who may be interested in participating at the Swiss Pavilion, please feel free to distribute/forward this communication and invitation to them.

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us.
For registration, please contact Urs Heutschi directly as shown on the invitation.

All other members are encouraged to visit the SWISS Pavilion, to see what Switzerland has to offer in the realm of Environmental / CleanTech / Green Technologies.







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Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (B.C.) Inc.

Vancouver, Canada

Building business links between Switzerland, British Columbia and Alberta

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