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Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Union Station
On December 2nd, we celebrated the 29th annual lighting of the Norwegian Christmas Tree with family and friends at Union Station. Before lighting the tree, Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Anniken Huitfeldt emphasized how this long-standing tradition symbolizes Norway's gratitude for U.S. assistance during World War II. As we celebrate 200 years of organized Norwegian migration to the United States, the event also demonstrated the enduring strength of Transatlantic ties. With
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Fall Events Recap
NorCham DC just wrapped up a busy Fall of events, including business summits, networking receptions, and more. Stay tuned for upcoming events in the Norwegian-American business community! Welcome to Washington Reception On October 10th, we hosted our annual Welcome to Washington at our new Georgetown waterfront office, for the Norwegian-American business community to welcome new Norwegian Embassy officials. A special thank you to Teledyne FLIR, Innovation Norway, and Raytheon
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Nordic Innovation Forum
On June 11th, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. for a Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Forum on the timely topic of "Critical Minerals – Supply Chain Opportunities in the US" Norway's Deputy Chief of Mission Bård Ivar Svendsen opened the event by highlighting the mineral security Memorandum of Cooperation between Norway and the U.S. and the strong state of Transatlantic cooperation on the issue. We heard keynotes from
Jun 13, 20251 min read


Norway and the US sign Space Agreement, boosting Andøya's role in satellite launches
Photo: andoyaspace.no Norway and the United States have recently signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), setting the stage for...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Washington, D.C. and Norway make the New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025"
The New York Times recently published their " 52 Places to Go in 2025 " list, and both Norway and Washington D.C. make the prestigious...
Feb 11, 20252 min read


200 year anniversary for the Norwegian Restauration's departure from Stavanger, Norway
Photo: Vesterheim Museum This year we will celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Norwegian emigration to the United States. On...
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Norway Means Business Recap
On October 16th, NorCham DC hosted the 4th annual "Norway Means Business” event at the Norwegian Embassy. This year's theme was Critical...
Nov 13, 20241 min read


Inside SAS’s Evolution: The Norwegian American Covers NorCham USA’s Insightful Webinar
We are excited to share that The Norwegian American, powered by Norway House, recently featured an article about our June webinar, “SAS -...
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Navigating the Future of Mining: Lessons from Bob Wilt and Ma'aden's Vision at CSIS
During her trainee program this summer, Margrethe attended Think Tanks events here in D.C. on topics relevant to industries that interest...
Jul 8, 20243 min read


An Allied Approach to De-Risking the Tech Supply Chain
During her trainee program this summer, Margrethe attended Think Tanks events here in D.C. on topics relevant to industries that interest...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Powering a Clean Energy Future: Roadblocks, Tradeoffs, and Solutions
During her trainee program this summer, Margrethe attended Think Tanks events here in D.C. on topics relevant to industries that interest...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Advancing Clean Cooking in Africa: A Summit for Change
The International Energy Agency (IEA) convened global leaders in Paris this May for the Clean Cooking Summit, aiming to make 2024 a...
Jun 20, 20243 min read


SAS Webinar June 4 - Save the date
Join us for a webinar to learn more about what lies ahead for SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) as the company is about to emerge from Chapter...
May 24, 20241 min read


NorCham President's Council in Seattle
NorCham USA recently hosted its President’s Council Meeting at the Nordic History Museum in Seattle, followed by an industry roundtable...
May 24, 20241 min read


NorCham's Official Launch Event in Washington DC: A New Era of Norwegian-American Business Collaboration
NorCham (Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce) proudly marked its official launch with an elegant event in Washington DC, as...
May 24, 20242 min read


NorCham USA Launch in Washington DC
Thank you to everyone for joining us last night at the NorCham USA launch in Washington DC. We are excited to grow the many opportunities...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Our organization has rebranded!
Read the Official Announcement here:
Aug 3, 20231 min read


NorCham USA
Check out the official statement from NorCham USA!
Aug 3, 20231 min read


Washington Performing Arts presents Norwegian Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes at the Kennedy Center
Team Norway joined Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center to watch Andsnes incredible performance. It was a night of effortless...
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Jan 26, 20230 min read
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