SACC-CO (The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Colorado)

What SACC-CO (The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Colorado) does

SACC-CO (The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Colorado, Inc.) is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 1990 by Swedish business professionals in the Denver metro area. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(6) in Colorado, incorporated at 5675 DTC Blvd, Suite 250, Greenwood Village, co-located with the Honorary Consulate of Sweden. The chamber operates as the Colorado chapter of the SACC-USA network of 19 regional Swedish-American chambers across 37 U.S. states, which collectively serve over 2,300 members — making SACC-CO part of the second-largest European Chamber of Commerce in the U.S.

SACC-CO's core "products" are relationship services rather than software: a tiered membership program (Corporate at $500/year, Business at $200/year, Individual at $90/year, Young Professionals at $45/year, plus Retired/Out-of-State, SWEA, and family tiers), a Talent Mobility trainee program placing Swedish and Finnish interns with Colorado employers, business matchmaking, recurring networking events (Professionals AfterWork, Swedish National Day, Eurovision watch parties, FIFA World Cup viewing), an electronic newsletter, and a Sweden-Colorado Trade Resources gateway. Distribution is community-led, with no proprietary technology platform; digital channels are a website, newsletter, and organic social handled partly by interns.

The revenue model is membership-dues-driven (annual subscription, $45–$500 per tier), supplemented by event ticket revenue and event sponsorship. Members include enterprises like Anthropy Partners, Hestra, Brownstein, Ductus, Schunk Law, Epiroc, and Cyber Qubits, alongside individuals and SWEA-targeted members. Strategic partnerships with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), World Trade Center Denver, European Chambers (GACC, FACC, Latvian), SWEA Colorado, the Swedish School Colorado, IcelandAir, Startup Colorado, and Venture Partners at CU Boulder anchor the chamber's reach and programming. The board is entirely volunteer, governance is via a Board of Directors including an Honorary Consul of Sweden, and the organization is not publicly traded.

Name

SACC-CO (The Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce Colorado)

Legal name

The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Colorado, Inc.

Website

https://sacc-co.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SACC-CO is a non-profit Colorado chamber of commerce connecting Swedish and Colorado businesses through tiered memberships, networking events, business matchmaking, and a Swedish/Finnish talent mobility program, operating as part of the SACC-USA network.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from corporate, business, and individual members provide primary funding. Memberships are paid per 12 months with various tiers from $45 to $500 annually.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from member-rate events, event sponsorship opportunities, and special event activities.
3. Supporting SACC-CO: As a non-profit organization, SACC-CO relies on membership and event fees to support their mission of connecting Swedish and Colorado companies with valuable business networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SACC-CO is a non-profit chamber of commerce that connects Swedish and Colorado companies through tiered memberships, networking events, business matchmaking, trade missions, and trade resources. It also operates a Talent Mobility program that places Swedish and Finnish trainees with Colorado employers. The chamber is funded primarily through annual membership dues and event-related fees.

Product overview

SACC-CO (Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Colorado) is a non-profit membership organization, not a technology product company. It offers a suite of membership-based services including: membership programs at various tiers (Corporate, Business, Individual, Young Professionals, Retired/Out of State, SWEA-specific), a Talent Mobility/Trainee Program connecting Swedish and Finnish talent with Colorado employers, Business Matchmaking services to facilitate trade connections, Networking Events including Professionals AfterWork and cultural celebrations, an electronic Newsletter, and Trade Resources through the Sweden-Colorado Business Gateway. These services work together to foster Swedish-American business collaboration and international trade between Sweden and Colorado.

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Products and services

• Membership Services Tiered annual membership program (Corporate, Business, Individual, Young Professionals, Retired/Out of State, and SWEA-specific) that grants access to SACC-CO's Swedish-Colorado business network, member-rate event pricing, business matchmaking, newsletter, marketing exposure, and customized consulting sessions for member companies and professionals.
• Talent Mobility Program Trainee placement program that connects skilled individuals from Sweden and Finland with Colorado companies and SACC-CO itself, offering internship opportunities in international business, marketing, and event management for students and recent graduates.
• Business Matchmaking Services Curated introduction and matchmaking service that helps members find business partners, suppliers, experts, and investment opportunities in Sweden and Colorado, leveraging the chamber's Swedish-American business network and partnerships.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SACC-USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACC-CO is a proud member of SACC-USA, which includes 19 regional Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce across the U.S., collectively serving over 2,300 members. This partnership makes them the second-largest European Chamber of Commerce in the U.S.
• World Trade Center DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership with World Trade Center Denver opens significant opportunities for international trade, investment, and networking. Collaborate on events including World Trade Day.
• SWEA ColoradocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with SWEA Colorado for joint events including Swedish National Day celebrations, Eurovision watch parties, and hockey game gatherings.
• Swedish School ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner for Swedish cultural and educational events, including joint activities like hockey game nights.
• German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) - Colorado ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GACC Colorado Chapter for international business networking and collaborative events such as the Denver Christkindlmarket.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce (RMFACC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner chamber for collaboration on international business events and networking within the European business community in Colorado.
• Latvian American Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner chamber for collaboration on international business events and networking within the European business community in Colorado.
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with OEDIT assists members with export/import activities or starting a business in Colorado or Sweden. Access to state resources and economic development programs.
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources on trade councils, tax, and customs information. Collaborates to help businesses export, start businesses overseas, or expand internationally.
• Startup ColoradominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to connect entrepreneurs with valuable networks and opportunities in the Colorado startup ecosystem.
• Denver Council on Foreign Relations (DCFR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Eurovision watch parties and other international community events. Collaboration on diplomatic and trade-related programming.
• Global ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for international business networking and trade facilitation in the Colorado region.
• Colorado Bioscience AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for providing information about bioscience opportunities in the State of Colorado.
• Colorado CleantechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for information about cleantech employment, R&D and investment opportunities in Colorado.
• Colorado PhotonicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for information about photonics industry opportunities in Colorado.
• IcelandAirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner in Colorado Partners section for Scandinavian connectivity and travel services.
• Venture Partners at CU BoulderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for hosting events like Ascent Investor Showcase highlighting innovative startups spinning out of Colorado laboratories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Chamber: Listed as a partner of SACC-CO for international business networking in Colorado. Operates a comparable cross-border business-membership model, though with a global rather than Sweden-specific focus.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce, Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMFACC): Listed as a direct SACC-CO partner chamber in Colorado for collaborative European business events. Operates the same bilateral-chamber model focused on France-Colorado business activity, making it a direct peer in structure and geography.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce Colorado (GACC Colorado): A fellow European-country-focused bilateral chamber in Colorado that SACC-CO partners with on events like the Denver Christkindlmarket. Highly comparable operating model (membership-based, networking, cultural-business events) with parallel bilateral focus on Germany.
• Latvian American Chamber of Commerce: A bilateral European country-focused chamber that SACC-CO partners with on international business events in Colorado. Highly comparable in structure and scale, though focused on Latvia rather than Sweden.

Broad incumbents

• SACC-USA (Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce USA): The umbrella network of 19 regional Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce that SACC-CO belongs to. Direct comparability in mission (Swedish-American business networking), but SACC-USA operates at the national level rather than the Colorado state level.
• World Trade Center Denver: Core partner organization that convenes international trade activity in Colorado, including the World Trade Day event SACC-CO co-hosts. Comparable in promoting cross-border commerce, but WTC Denver spans all countries rather than specializing in Sweden.
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: The largest general-purpose chamber in the Denver region, also advocating for business and international trade in Colorado. Comparable as a Colorado business association, but not country-specific and not focused on a single bilateral corridor.

Emerging players

• SWEA Colorado (Swedish Women's Educational Association): A Swedish-affiliated community organization in Colorado that SACC-CO partners with on Swedish National Day, Eurovision watch parties, and other cultural events. Comparably focused on the Swedish community in Colorado, though oriented toward cultural/educational rather than commercial activity.

Others

• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT): A core partner of SACC-CO that provides state-level export, tax, and customs resources. Not a chamber peer, but a closely adjacent ecosystem player in the same international trade facilitation mission in Colorado.

Regional players

• British-American Business (BAB) - Colorado / Mountain West: A bilateral U.K.-U.S. business network operating chapters across the U.S., including in Colorado. Same bilateral-chamber model as SACC-CO, though focused on U.K. trade and primarily serving a different national corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SACC-CO

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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