Nonprofit trade chamber connecting Swedish and U.S. Midwest businesses
SACC Chicago is a membership-based nonprofit operating a regional trade network across five Midwest states. The organization is marketing-heavy (14 roles) with interns filling most positions, adopting Power Automate to scale operations—a signal of workflow bottlenecks in member acquisition and event management. Core challenges center on membership growth and engagement, reflected in active projects spanning newsletters, networking events, and sector-specific bridge programs.
SACC Chicago facilitates bilateral trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Sweden and the U.S. Midwest, covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The organization operates as part of a broader SACC network of 20 regional chambers across 19 states with over 2,500 total members. SACC Chicago maintains more than 75 corporate and business members and generates revenue through membership, events (including the Annual Crayfish Party and Lucia Luncheon), seminars, and panel discussions. The organization employs a small team supported by QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Eventbrite for ticketing, and Google Workspace for collaboration.
SACC Chicago serves Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin—a region with approximately 35 million residents. It is part of a 20-chamber network spanning 19 U.S. states.
SACC Chicago maintains over 75 business and corporate members. The broader SACC network collectively represents more than 2,500 members.
The organization uses QuickBooks for accounting, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for productivity, Eventbrite for event management, Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud for marketing, and social platforms including LinkedIn, YouTube, and Meta.
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