July 2026 – Finnish American Chamber of Commerce New York

Member Spotlight: Ambassador Jarmo Sareva, Consul General in New York

What does it take for Finnish companies to succeed in the U.S. market? In an exclusive interview with FACC-NY, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva shares practical insights drawn from four decades of international diplomacy and trade.

His message is clear: Finnish companies already have the innovation, quality, and expertise to compete. They simply need to communicate their value with greater confidence.

Success in the U.S. requires compelling storytelling, relationship-building, speed, and a long-term commitment to the market. Ambassador Sareva also highlights significant opportunities in AI, quantum technology, clean energy, life sciences, and consumer brands.

Read the full Member Spotlight to discover his top recommendations for Finnish companies looking to grow in the United States: Member-Spotlight-2.pdf

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FACC-NY Careers: Director of Partnerships & Business Development

We are seeking a Director of Partnerships & Business Development to join Team FACC-NY. You will serve as a strategic partner to the President and take a central leadership role in advancing FACC-NY’s mission, membership growth, corporate partnerships, and organizational development. You will help oversee daily operations, develop new initiatives, cultivate stakeholder relationships, and represent the Chamber across the Finnish-American and wider Nordic business communities. This role suits an entrepreneurial leader with excellent relationship-building skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for transatlantic business.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to joanna.willott@facc-ny.com with the subject line “Director, FACC-NY”. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. FACC-NY is an equal opportunity organization. Compensation, scope, and role will be determined with the selected candidate.

See full details here: https://facc-ny.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FACC_NY-Director-FACC-NY-header.pdf

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Member Spotlight: DNB and Entering the U.S. Life Science Market

What does it actually take for a Nordic life science company to succeed in the United States? In this inaugural FACC-NY Member Spotlight, Andreas Dirnagl, Head of Healthcare Strategy at DNB, draws on more than three decades of experience in healthcare finance to share practical lessons for companies looking to enter the world’s largest healthcare market. The conversation explores why success depends on far more than innovative science, highlighting the importance of understanding the scale of the U.S. market, adapting to its commercial culture, navigating its complex reimbursement system, and building strong local partnerships. Dirnagl also discusses the growing role of AI in healthcare, what American investors look for, and why commercial strategy and execution are just as critical as the technology itself. Concluding with ten actionable takeaways, this spotlight provides founders, executives, and innovators with a practical roadmap for expanding into the U.S. and building sustainable, long-term success.

Read the full Member Spotlight here: Member-Spotlight-1.pdf

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Golf After Hours

Golf After Hours ⛳

A warm thank you to everyone who joined us at Five Iron Golf for FACC-NY Golf After Hours last Thursday!

It was a wonderful evening bringing together both familiar and new faces for golf, great conversations, and new connections. A talented group of golfers, delicious bites, and even better company made for a memorable event ⛳️

A special thank you to Paul Hastings for generously sponsoring the evening and helping make the event possible.

As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas on how we can continue to create meaningful connections, foster engaging conversations, and deliver valuable experiences for our Finnish-American business community 🇺🇸🇫🇮

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Sip and Shop with Marimekko

Sip & Shop with Marimekko

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM Marimekko · 97 Wooster Street, SoHo, New York

The FACC-NY Young Professionals head to Marimekko in SoHo for an easy Wednesday evening of sipping, browsing, and connecting over Finnish design.

Bring a friend, don’t bring a friend, come make some new ones. Let the evening surprise you.

Open to all Young Professionals, ages 21 to 35.

Guests: $15

YP members: complimentary entry with your access code (check your inbox)

RSVP: luma.com/sipnshop

Not yet part of the community? Learn more and join at facc-ny.com/memberships.

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Month: July 2026

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