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THE MAPLE BRIEF - JANUARY 2025

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Skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa

Happy New Year!

 

It's never too late to wish our members and friends a great start in 2025!

 

May this year be filled with new business and networking opportunities for the Canadian community in Switzerland.

 

And no matter what you might hear in the news, we're very much proud to be our own country 🇨🇦 😉 

Invitation to Join the Board of Directors - President's Message

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Executive Board at the AGM 2024 in Geneva: Christian Tétrault (director), Paul Drouin (secretary general), Mehdi Sentissi El Idrissi (president), Michèle Joanisse (director), Normand Lemire (former vice-president), David Friedman (director).

Not pictured: Sami Reguig (treasurer), Andrew Keleher (director), Nadja Schauer (Canadian embassy representative), Sonia Thomson (director), Mike Fritz (director), Marc Gibbons (director), Darren Downs (former president).

Dear Members and Friends,

Happy New Year! I hope the year ahead brings you much success, growth, and exciting new opportunities.

As we start 2025, I’m delighted to extend an important invitation to you to play a key role in shaping the future of our Chamber.

We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is a wonderful opportunity to actively contribute to the direction of the chamber and help us continue to foster a thriving business community.

We are seeking board members who:

  • Share a commitment to the chamber’s mission of supporting local businesses and fostering collaboration.
  • Bring fresh ideas, leadership, and a collaborative mindset to the table.
  • Are enthusiastic about engaging in meaningful work through meetings, committees, and events.

As 2026 will mark our 50th anniversary, a milestone that we will soon begin celebrating, 2025 is an exciting time to get involved and help shape our chamber’s future. Your insights and dedication will be instrumental as we continue to create lasting value for our members and the community.

 

If you are interested in joining our board, please send your CV and a motivation letter outlining your vision and interest, by March 14, 2025, using the link below.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Canadian Swiss Chamber of Commerce. Together, we can continue building a vibrant, connected, and prosperous future for our business community.

 

Warm regards,

 

Mehdi Sentissi

President

Our directors:

  • Participate in 5 meetings per year (1 in-person, 4 online)
  • Contribute to at least one of our working groups: events, membership, governance, communication, finance
  • Serve a term of 3 years, with possibility of renewal
  • Participate on a voluntary basis (unsalaried)

We welcome applications from candidates who:

  • Possess international work experience in Canada and Switzerland
  • Reside in different locations in Switzerland, to ensure the association's national reach
  • Reflect the cultural, linguistic, gender, age, and skillset diversity of Canadian and Swiss society
  • Are available to contribute to the organization and bring proactive mindset

Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Apply to join the board

Membership News

First, we would like to say thank you to our existing members for the renewal of their memberships. Your dues enables us to offer networking events, showcase Canadian professionals and companies in Switzerland, and run the organization smoothly.

 

We also wish a warm welcome to the following new corporate and individual members, and look forward to growing with all of you in 2025!

New Corporate Members

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The Saskatchewan Germany Office, located inside the Canadian embassy in Berlin, is one nine international offices representing Saskatchewan businesses and stakeholders abroad. Together with their office in the UK, they facilitate trade, investment, and R&D cooperation between Saskatchewan and its partners in the EU.


Saskatchewan’s leadership in fertilizers, uranium, critical minerals, crop science, and as a host of advanced research centers in toxicology and laser technology puts it at the heart of many solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, such as climate change, food security, and the transition to a net zero economy.

New Individual Members

  • Miriam Gaillard
  • Audrey Faucher-Genest
  • John Zimmer
  • Nadège Ghazarossian
  • Peter Hächler
  • Christopher Stafford
  • Michèle Walz

Upcoming Events

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Talk Like a Comedian, Present Like a Boss 

Thursday February 20, 2025

Café Gavroche, Geneva

18:00 - 20:00

 

Join us for a dynamic and entertaining after-work seminar on public speaking featuring the hilarious Canadian comedian Vanessa Lépine.

 

Mastering the art of public speaking can be a daunting task. However, with the right techniques, you can captivate your audience, make a lasting impact, and create a positive impression.

 

Members 45 CHF

Non-Members 60 CHF

Register
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AICC Business Community Gala

March 21, 2025

Hotel President Wilson, Geneva

18:30 - 23:00

 

The CSCC is proud to participate in the Association of International Chambers of Commerce (AICC) business gala again this year. The evening offers unique opportunity to meet with members of over 20 international Chambers of Commerce that are part of AICC.

 

Don't miss this chance to enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment while expanding your international network in Geneva!

 

Members & Guests: 200 CHF

Non-Members: 240 CHF

Register

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Hockey Night in Bern

February 15, 2025

Postfinance Arena, Bern

 

Join us for fondue at Allemand restaurant, followed by an exciting game featuring SC Bern vs EC Kloten.

 

Members: 118 CHF

Non-members: 125 CHF

Register
ZSC vs HC Davos

Hockey Night in Zürich

February 25, 2025

Swiss Life Arena, Zürich

 

Join us for fondue at Restaurant Zett, followed by a premium game pitting ZSC Lions vs HC Davos

 

Members: 150 CHF

Non-members: 165 CHF

Hockey only: 75 CHF

Register

Help organize our 50th Anniversary!

Founded in 1976, the Canadian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2026!  We're looking for volunteers to join our 50th Anniversary Committee and help organize events to mark this special milestone!

Volunteer

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