Danish-American Chamber of Commerce

What Danish-American Chamber of Commerce does

The Danish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (DACC) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit business league headquartered at 228 Park Ave S in New York City. It was formed through the merger of the Danish-American Trade Council (established 1964) and the Danish Luncheon Club (established 1931), and adopted its current bylaws on December 11, 2020. The organization operates with a staff of 18 and is governed by a 10-25 member elected Board of Directors. DACC's stated mission is to provide members with networking events, mentorship, and a referral network serving Danish-American business interests in the Tri-State area and on the broader U.S. East Coast.

DACC's product surface is organized around six annual membership tiers — Student ($25), Young Professional ($50), Individual ($150), Small Business ($325), Corporate ($950), and Sustaining ($2,500) — which unlock access to a recurring event calendar anchored by Stambord monthly networking, the Whitsun Luncheon and Christmas Luncheon signature events, the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race, watch parties, webinars, and the Women's Leadership Circle. Beyond events, the chamber offers an Expertise Gateway Program, a Member Vacancies job board, dual-citizenship document support, and free certified translation of Nordic vital records. The technology backbone is built on off-the-shelf SaaS: Wild Apricot for member management and login, Squarespace for the website, Mailchimp for the monthly newsletter (with archives dating to 1980), and Eventbrite, Humanitix, and Partiful for event ticketing.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues supplemented by event ticket sales, sponsorships, and program fees. Named sustaining members include the Consulate General of Denmark in New York, Danske Markets, Nordea Group, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and ShipCo; the Corporate roster adds Bang & Olufsen, Carl Hansen & Søn, Danish Crown, Arla Food Ingredients, SEB, Douglas Elliman, and Rödl, among others. DACC pursues strategic partnerships with the Consulate General, Dansk Industri, Rödl & Partner, the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Yacht Club, and the Royal Danish Yacht Club to extend programming without proportional headcount growth. The chamber does not disclose revenue, has no parent company or external funding, and operates as an independent member-governed association.

Name

Danish-American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

The Danish-American Chamber of Commerce (USA), Inc.

Website

https://daccny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Danish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership chamber that provides networking events, mentorship, cultural programming, and trade promotion services to Danish businesses, Danish-Americans, and professionals across the Tri-State area and U.S. East Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking and Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA), Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE)

Keywords

• Business networking services
• Trade association services
• Membership organization
• Professional development programs
• Cross-cultural business events

Headquarters

HQ city

New York, NY

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: DACC generates revenue primarily through tiered membership dues ranging from $25 (Student) to $2,500 (Sustaining), with Individual ($150), Small Business ($325), Corporate ($950), and Young Professional ($50) tiers providing recurring annual revenue from member companies and individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Danish-American Chamber of Commerce (DACC) is a not-for-profit membership organization that provides networking events, business development services, mentorship, and cultural programming for the Danish-American business community in the Tri-State Area and U.S. East Coast. Core offerings include tiered membership subscriptions (Sustaining, Corporate, Small Business, Individual, Young Professional, Student), regular Stambord networking gatherings, signature cultural events (Whitsun Luncheon, Christmas Luncheon, Påskefrokost), the annual Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race, educational webinars on U.S. regulatory topics, the Women's Leadership Circle mentoring program, and member services such as the Member Vacancies job board, Expertise Gateway Program, dual citizenship support, and free certified translation services.

Product overview

The Danish-American Chamber of Commerce (DACC) is a not-for-profit business networking organization offering membership-based services rather than a unified technology product. The organization provides multiple membership tiers (Sustaining, Corporate, Small Business, Individual, Young Professionals, and Student) that grant access to networking events, job listings, and member resources. Core offerings include regular Stambord networking gatherings, signature events like the annual Whitsun Luncheon and Christmas Luncheon, the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race sailing event, watch parties for Danish sports, educational webinars, and the Women's Leadership Circle mentoring program. Member services encompass the Expertise Gateway Program for business introductions, dual citizenship document support, and free certified translations of vital records. The Chamber also publishes a regular newsletter and maintains a member vacancies board for job postings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sustaining Membership
• Corporate Membership
• Small Business Membership
• Individual Membership
• Young Professionals Membership
• Student Membership
• Stambord Networking Events
• Whitsun Luncheon (Pinsefrokost)
• Christmas Luncheon
• Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race
• Educational Webinars
• Women's Leadership Circle
• Member Vacancies Job Board
• Expertise Gateway Program
• Dual Citizenship Support
• Free Certified Translations
• DACC Newsletter

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consulate General of Denmark in New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Consulate General serves as a key partner for DACC events and initiatives. Consul General Helle Meinertz is regularly featured as guest of honor at events including the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race and DACC signature events. The consulate hosts events at its facilities and collaborates on programming for the Danish-American community.
• South Street Seaport MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Welcome Back To The City at the South Street Seaport' event exploring New York's maritime heritage and the story of Danish shipping entrepreneur Jakob Isbrandtsen.
• ClarityNorth PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting partner for 'The Future of Life Sciences & Healthcare: From Nordic Science to US Capital' event focused on Nordic healthcare innovation and U.S. market entry.
• McGuireWoods LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue and content partner for life sciences and AI-focused events. Hosted 'The Future of Life Sciences' and 'AI - Promise, Reality, and Risk' programs.
• Danes WorldwideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Webinar: Global Danes in US' covering Danish citizenship, state pension, and family reunification topics for Danes living in America.
• Dansk Industri (DI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Danish Confederation of Industry for webinars on U.S. sales tax and transfer pricing. DI recruits talent and provides job listings for DACC members.
• Rödl & PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner for webinars on U.S. sales tax and transfer pricing, providing technical expertise for Danish SMEs entering the U.S. market.
• Stamford Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the annual Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race sailing event, hosting race activities and post-race lawn party celebrations.
• Royal Danish Yacht Club (KDY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the Stamford Denmark Race sailing competition, part of the international sailing community network.
• BatteaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race, contributing to the Danish-American sailing community event.
• Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-Nordic collaboration on Women's Leadership Circle and Mentoring Program, creating cross-community professional development opportunities for Nordic and Baltic women.
• Smithfield Hall NYCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular venue partner for monthly Stambord networking events and watch parties. Has become the established home for DACC monthly gatherings in Manhattan.
• NRTHRN StrongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoutique fitness studio (new DACC member) hosted DACC fitness class event. Born in Denmark, bringing Nordic approach to movement and longevity to NYC.
• Carl Hansen & SønminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship showroom venue for DACC events including Whitsun Luncheon and whiskey tasting. Provides elegant Manhattan setting for cultural programming.
• Grace FarmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for architectural and nature-focused DACC visit event in New Canaan, CT. Features SANAA-designed River building on 80-acre property.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Israel-America Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral business chamber supporting Israel–U.S. commercial relations with comparable networking events, cultural programming, and corporate membership tiers.
• Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC-USA): Bilateral business chamber connecting Swedish and American companies, with multiple U.S. chapters (including New York). Highly comparable membership tiers, event programming, and trade-promotion mission.
• Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral chamber supporting Norwegian-U.S. business relations with a New York chapter. Same business-league model, networking events, and membership-driven value proposition for the Nordic diaspora.
• British-American Business (BAB): Transatlantic bilateral business organization with New York and London presence. Larger scale than DACC but identical function: facilitating trade, networking, and policy advocacy between two national business communities.
• Italian-American Chamber of Commerce – East: East-coast based bilateral chamber promoting Italian-U.S. business ties. Operates with a similar tiered-membership and event-driven engagement model in the New York metro area.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC New York): New York-based bilateral chamber serving French and American companies. Direct competitor for European-American business community mindshare and corporate membership dollars in the same Tri-State market.
• Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC): DACC's existing pan-Nordic collaborator for the Women's Leadership Circle and Mentoring Program. Comparable membership-based bilateral chamber serving Finnish-American businesses in the Tri-State area.
• American Chamber of Commerce in Denmark (AmCham Denmark): The U.S. counterpart organization in Copenhagen that serves American companies operating in Denmark. Mirror-image bilateral chamber structure, membership tiers, and event programming make it the closest peer.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce (GACC New York): Larger bilateral chamber connecting German and U.S. businesses in New York. Comparable tiered membership, signature events, and trade-promotion mission; provides a benchmark for what an institutional bilateral chamber can become at greater scale.

Regional players

• Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America: New York-based pan-Nordic cultural institution that frequently co-hosts DACC events. Not a chamber itself but serves an overlapping Nordic-American audience and functions as a programming partner and peer for community engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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