Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Southern California

🌍 IMD World Talent Ranking 2024 🌍 Switzerland remains the country that is best at developing its own talent, according to the IMD World Talent Ranking 2024 published by the Lausanne International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The 2024 rankings once again put Switzerland in first place out of 67 countries. Singapore rises to second place (from eighth), Luxembourg slightly drops to third (from second). The methodology of the World Talent Rankings defines the competitiveness of talent in three main factors: Investment and Development, Attraction, and Readiness. These 3 factors comprise 31 criteria. Switzerland ranks first in terms of Investment and Development, first in terms of Attractiveness, and third in terms of Readiness. The country also performs similarly at the indicator level, ranking at the top for several criteria, including... - Quality of life (1st place) - Existence of a legal minimum wage (1st place) - Efficiency of healthcare infrastructure (1st place) - Priority given to employee training by the private sector (2nd place) - Motivation of employees (2nd place) - Impact of brain drain on competitiveness (1st place) - Implementation of apprenticeship programs (1st place) - Attractiveness for highly qualified personnel from abroad (1st place) Such performance highlights Switzerland’s robust healthcare system, high living standards, and strong ability to attract and retain skilled professionals. 💡Find more info and links in our article and the pdf below: https://lnkd.in/eKvgX_7X #WhySwitzerland Switzerland Innovation Presence Switzerland Swissnex Innosuisse swisstech Basel Area Business & Innovation Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa)Greater Zurich Area St.GallenBodenseeArea Standortförderung Kanton Aargau Wirtschaftsförderung Luzern Standort Promotion in Obwalden

A special thank you to Siegfried for being a trusted sponsor of the 2024 Avantgarde Gala Award! 🌟 As a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 150 years of experience, Siegfried operates 13 production sites across three continents, including key locations in the U.S. Their integrated services span the entire pharmaceutical value chain—from early development at their Grafton, Wisconsin site, to manufacturing in New Jersey, and finished dosage formulations in California. Siegfried continues to set the standard for scaling pharmaceutical innovations on a global level. We’re proud to have Siegfried’s support as we celebrate excellence at the 2024 Avantgarde Gala. #SwissAmericanChamber #Siegfried #AvantgardeGala2024 #PharmaInnovation #CDMOLeadership #GlobalImpact

At this year’s Avantgarde Gala, Alexander will be quality testing the Swiss wine! 🍷 Will you be there to help him test it? 🍾 He’s eager to share his love for fine wine 🍇 while connecting with biotech founders 👩🔬👨🔬 and life science professionals, as he leads partnerships at HomeLab™ at UC San Diego™ the award nominated accelerator 🚀. As EVP for Strategic Academic Alliances at Swiss Amcham Socal 🇨🇭, Alex plays a key role in building powerful connections 🌉 between Swiss and U.S. innovation ecosystems, with universities at the heart of this exchange 📚. Curious about Alex’s story story and want to meet him? Grab your ticket here: 🎟️👇 https://lnkd.in/gxUaww8S #MeetTheBoard #SwissAmericanChamber #Innovation #GrowthMindset #entrepreneurship 

At this year’s Avantgarde Gala, Alexander will be quality testing the Swiss wine! 🍷 Will you be there to help him test it? 🍾 He is also excited to share his passion for wine 🍇 as he connects with biotech founders 👩🔬👨🔬 and anyone in the life science field 🧬, since he heads up partnerships for HomeLab™ at UC San Diego, the university's biotech accelerator 🚀. In his capacity at Swiss Amcham Socal 🇨🇭, Alex is the EVP for Strategic Alliances Academics 🎓, propelling and building bridges 🌉 between the Swiss and US innovation ecosystems. And the universities that help build these ecosystems 📚. Curious about Alex’s story? Grab your ticket 🎟️ and meet him at the Gala! 💼🎉 https://lnkd.in/gxUaww8S

A huge thank you to the Greater Zurich Area (GZA) for being a trusted sponsor of the 2024 Avantgarde Gala Award! 🌟 As the official investment promotion agency for the Zurich region, GZA offers international companies unmatched value for strategic expansion. With a blend of world-class innovation and Swiss reliability, GZA acts as a trusted business concierge, connecting companies to the region’s thriving ecosystem of universities, research institutes, and industry leaders. Through their free services, GZA ensures a smooth integration into Switzerland’s dynamic business landscape. We’re honored to have GZA’s support as we celebrate excellence at the 2024 Avantgarde Gala. #SwissAmericanChamber #GreaterZurichArea #Avantgarde2024 #BusinessExpansion #SwissInnovation #GlobalBusinessLeadership

At this year’s Avantgarde Award Gala, Helena will be trying her best to not nervous sweat 😅 before she takes the stage with Mat. Will you be there to help cheer her on? 🎉👏 Helena will also be mingling with CEOs and tech founders 🤝 to learn about their scaling challenges as she’s building a UX/UI company, UXD Lab, with her CEO/Founder Kristina Morf. She’ll also be on the hunt 🎯 for interesting guests for her podcast ‘where boundaries dissolve’. 🎙️ In her capacity at Swiss Amcham Socal, Helena is in charge of Member Experience—connecting members, and growing value for them. 💡 Curious about Helena’s story and want to meet her? Grab your ticket here: 🎟️👇 https://lnkd.in/gxUaww8S #MeetTheBoard #SwissAmericanChamber #Innovation #GrowthMindset #entrepreneurship

A huge thank you to HomeLab™ at UC San Diego for being a trusted sponsor of the 2024 Avantgarde Gala Award! 🌟 In just 5️⃣ years, HomeLab’s award nominated program has supported 47 university biotech startups, helping them raise over $1.5 BILLION in funding. Their teams are pioneering breakthroughs from tackling diabetes to rejuvenating brains with stem cell therapies, and advancing AI in biotech. With a global reach spanning Switzerland, Japan, and Silicon Valley, they are leading the biotech revolution and shaping the future of health and technology. We’re proud to have HomeLab's support as we celebrate excellence and innovation at the 2024 Vanguard Gala. #SwissAmericanChamber #HomeLabUCSD #VanguardGala2024 #BiotechInnovation #GlobalImpact #LifeSciences

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) for being a trusted sponsor of the 2024 Avantgarde Gala Award! 🌟 As the official Swiss consultancy and platform for export and investment promotion, S-GE plays a crucial role in strengthening Swiss foreign trade. With a global presence across 30 countries, they have supported Swiss SMEs in expanding internationally and helped innovative foreign companies discover the potential of Switzerland since 1927. We are proud to have S-GE's continued support and look forward to celebrating innovation and excellence together at this prestigious event. #SwissAmericanChamber #SGE #AvanguardGala2024 #SwissBusiness #ExportInnovation #GlobalImpact

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Stewardship Award! 🚀 The SoCal Chapter of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is honoring organizations that are pushing boundaries in Swiss-American business innovation and sustainability. ♻️ Stewardship Award Finalists: FluidSolids Biocomposites Hatchless KITRO Digit Soil ID Genève Watches Join us as we celebrate these trailblazers at the Avantgarde Gala on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the California Club in LA! Don’t miss the opportunity to network and be inspired by industry leaders! 👉 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gxUaww8S #AvantgardeAwards #SwissAmericanBusiness #Innovation #Sustainability #Biotech #CircularEconomy

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Avantgarde Award! 🚀 The SoCal Chapter of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is honoring organizations that are pushing boundaries in 🇨🇭Swiss - 🇺🇸 American business innovation and sustainability. 🏆 Avantgarde Award Finalists: Ecorobotix Georg Fischer Hilti Group Join us as we celebrate these trailblazers at the Avantgarde Gala on Friday, November 8, 2024 at the California Club in LA! Don’t miss the opportunity to network and be inspired by industry leaders! 👉 Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gxUaww8S #AvantgardeAwards #SwissAmericanBusiness #Innovation #CircularEconomy