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October 2017

SCCC News (Novemer 2017)

(Alexandra Soriano)
President's Message

Dear readers, 

What does innovation mean to you? We often view it as the essence of a fundamental shift in business. It changes our thinking on a specific category and opens up new levels in the marketplace.

In this second edition of our e-newsletter SUISSEnews, we will touch on the areas of FinTech and innovation that enable the creation of unique new dimensions, including new cryptocurrencies and building of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem.

In order to keep up with the rhythm and demands of innovation, major players such as banks need to count on the collaboration with Fintech industries, locally and internationally and also the creation of a digital identity unit. In this instance, Swiss banks can contribute with much expertise in terms of security and data protection. In addition, Switzerland takes a leading position with blockchain, including the launch in the spring of 2017 of the Crypto Valley Association headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Read more here

At the SCCC, we are constantly working towards bringing innovative ideas and talks by exceptional guest speakers.

On September 14th, we welcomed Mr. Peter Gmünder, CEO of Bioforce. An event that was organized in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal.

On October 18th, we hosted a luncheon at the AGO with Mrs. Ruth Metzler-Arnold, President of the Supervisory Board of Switzerland Global Enterprise as special guest. The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce provides its support and services to Switzerland Global Enterprise and the Swiss Business Hub Canada under a framework agreement signed in 2015. We share our expertise in investment opportunities and trade promotion for Swiss companies looking to enter the Canadian market.

We will wrap up the year with a new event at the King Edward Hotel. On November 18, we will host an exquisite Raclette evening in a semi-formal setting.

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives in 2018!

Sincerely,

Alexandra Soriano
SCCC President

New Members of the SCCC Toronto:
  • Markus Reubi, Swiss Business Hub
  • Paul Vaughan, IMD Alumni Club of Canada
  • Roberto Nicoli, Bystronic Canada Ltd.
  • Virginia Saurer
  • David Friedman
  • Xinyue Zhang, De'Longhi Canada Inc.
  • Rene Papa
  • Ushvinder Singh, ASAPient
  • Fabian Faessler
  • Alex Franklin
SCCC Corporate Members
  • Habib Canadian Bank  (Subsidiary of Habib Bank AG Zurich)
  • Zurich Canada
  • Laderach (Canada) Inc.
  • Custom Spring Corporate
  • Rolex Canada Ltd.
  • Lette LLP
  • Swiss Business Hub
  • Roche Canada
  • Swissmar Ltd.
  • Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.
  • Endress + Hauser Canada Ltd
  • Hilti (Canada) Corporation
  • Switzerland Tourism
  • Mazars LLP
  • Canadian Tire Corporation
  • Lindt & Spruengli (Canada) Inc.
  • Adecco Employment Services Limited