Annual General Meeting
Mar
28
4:30 PM16:30

Annual General Meeting

FACC North Texas

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Agenda Highlights:

-Overview of FACC North Texas & 2025 Recap

-Financial Status Review

-Election of 2026 Board Members

-FACC in the Future

When: Sat 28th of March at 4:30 PM

Where: Nokia Cypress Waters Office

(3201 Olympus Blvd, Dallas, TX 75019)

Coffee will be served - let’s connect and collaborate!

Everyone interested in FACC is welcome,

whether you're already a member or just curious to learn more!

No need to register, we will meet you there.

The Purpose of the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce North Texas is to develop, encourage and foster trade, business, financial or professional interests and commercial relations between Finland and the North Texas area enterprises.

FACC North Texas offers memberships for both companies and individuals who want to be at the core of the Finnish-Texan business community. Also if you used to be one of us but your membership has expired, please re-subscribe to keep it going!

We look forward to seeing you!

The FACC North Texas Team

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SECURE SUCCESSFUL ENTRY FOR THE U.S. MARKET WEBINAR (April 15 at 10 am CDT)
Apr
15
10:00 AM10:00

SECURE SUCCESSFUL ENTRY FOR THE U.S. MARKET WEBINAR (April 15 at 10 am CDT)

Logistics, Transportation & Customs Compliance in Focus - Webinar


In global trade, many things are beyond our control.
But logistics, transportation and customs compliance are not.

Trade policies and tariffs are shifting at an unprecedented pace. Predicting the next move between major economies is nearly impossible.

What we can do is ensure our supply chains are structured, compliant and resilient — before challenges arise.

This webinar provides practical insight into how companies can prepare their logistics and import processes for the realities of the U.S. market.

From Incoterms and transportation strategy to customs compliance and documentation accuracy, the session focuses on the elements that can and should be controlled.


About the Speaker

Heli Lötjönen is the founder and CEO of Smart Advice Oy, a boutique logistics consulting firm based in Finland. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in international freight forwarding, customs compliance and cross-border trade, she supports Finnish and internationally oriented companies entering or expanding in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

Her expertise combines in-depth knowledge of North American logistics ecosystems, U.S. customs requirements and practical supply chain execution — helping companies build compliant, efficient and resilient operations across the Atlantic.

Full professional background: linkedin.com/in/heli-lotjonen

Sign Up Here

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYli7w_nw-TBMyAYo3_NucVcm6RSARIjN-29YUHp5bez8nKQ/viewform


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Avainhenkilöiden verotuksen muutokset – webinaari - Thinking about moving (back) to Finland? (CST)
Mar
10
10:00 AM10:00

Avainhenkilöiden verotuksen muutokset – webinaari - Thinking about moving (back) to Finland? (CST)

 

Paluumuutto Suomeen mietteissä? - Thinking about moving (back) to Finland?

Avainhenkilöiden verotuksen muutokset – webinaari

Ulkomailta Suomeen tulevilla palkansaajilla voi olla mahdollisuus hakeutua
ns. avainhenkilöverotukseen. 1.1.2026 alkaen tämä mahdollisuus on myös Suomeen takaisin muuttavilla Suomen kansalaisilla, jos laissa säädetyt soveltamisedellytykset täyttyvät. Tällöin Suomeen muuttava palkansaaja maksaa avainhenkilölain mukaisesta palkkatulosta 25 prosentin suuruista avainhenkilön lähdeveroa tavanomaisen progressiivisen veron sijasta.
 
Tilaisuudessa käydään läpi avainhenkilölain soveltamisedellytyksiä erityisesti Suomeen takaisin muuttavien Suomen kansalaisten näkökulmasta.
Lisäksi tilaisuudessa kerrotaan, miten avainhenkilötulo vaikuttaa muiden ansiotulojen verotukseen.
 
Ilmoittautumisen yhteydessä voit esittää ennakkokysymyksiä.
Lähetäthän kysymyksesi viimeistään 01.03.2026.

Webinaarin vetää ja kysymyksiin vastaa:
Anna-Leena Rautajuuri
Johtava veroasiantuntija
Verohallinto, Verotusyksikkö

Taxation rules for individuals coming to work in Finland under the Act on the Taxation of Key Employees have recently changed. Join the Finnish Tax Administration webinar to learn more about these updates and how they may affect you.

Please note that the webinar and all related materials will be held in Finnish.

For more information in English, you can find translated content on the Finnish Tax Administration’s website via the links below.

Taxation of Key Employees

Specific Instructions

Ilmoittaudu mukaan tästä linkistä (sign up here)

Tilaisuus järjestetään suomeksi Teamsilla.

Teams linkki lähetetään lähempänä tapahtumaa


Tilaisuuden materiaali lähetetään jälkikäteen osallistujille.

Tilaisuus on tarkoitettu FACC:n jäsenille.

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Holistic Security for Organizations in 2026
Feb
10
5:30 PM17:30

Holistic Security for Organizations in 2026

  • North Dallas Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Holistic Security for Organizations in 2026


Security challenges facing organizations in 2026 are more complex than ever. Physical access systems, corporate IT environments, industrial networks, cloud solutions, and artificial intelligence are tightly interconnected — and so are the risks. Traditional, siloed security approaches are no longer enough.

Speakers & Experts

Opening remarks by Ambassador Stefan Lindström, Consul General of Finland

Mikko Peltola
Co-Founder & COO, A-CX

Wade Norman
Sales Manager, iLOQ

Sakari Suhonen
CEO, TOSI

Andrew Wildrix
VP, Business Development, Intrusion

What You Will Learn


Holistic Security in Organizations in 2026 is an exclusive seminar that brings together leading experts from across the security landscape to explore how organizations can build unified, resilient, and future-ready security strategies. The event focuses on practical insights, real-world use cases, and strategic perspectives that help organizations protect their people, data, and operations in an evolving threat environment.


During the seminar, participants will learn how to:
• Build integrated security strategies across physical security, IT, OT, cloud, and AI
• Navigate today’s rapidly changing cyber and industrial threat landscape
• Secure property access through modern smart locking solutions
• Understand and manage the risks — and business opportunities — of generative AI
• Move from fragmented risk management to measurable security value and return


The program features expert keynotes, a panel discussion, and ample opportunities for networking with professionals across industries.

Registration and networking 05:30-06:00 pm and program 06:00- 08:00 pm

Hosted by NDCC, EACC & FACC North Texas

FACC North Texas, NDCC and EACC members Free, non-members $25.

Sign up now
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Finnish Independence Day Celebration Dec 6th!
Dec
6
7:00 PM19:00

Finnish Independence Day Celebration Dec 6th!

The Finnish American Chamber of Commerce 

warmly invites you to celebrate

Finland’s 108th Independence Day with us.


Come together to honor our heritage, show your pride for the motherland, and discover the spirit of Finland in the heart of our community.


When:  Sat, Dec 6th at 7pm (doors open 6.30pm)

Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, Grapevine DFW Airport North                       2401 Bass pro Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051

Dress code: Cocktail attire

Event Program

  • Flags Procession and National Anthems

  • Welcome Words FACC President Mikko Vuojolainen

  • Keynote Speaker Finlandia Foundation National Board Member / Trustee Michel Wendell ”Finlanders in America”

  • Live Music by Maria Voltaine

  • Full Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar

  • High School Senior Scholarship Awards

  • Raffle with great prizes!  Including Finnair’s economy class return ticket to Helsinki. Raffle Tickets 1 for $5 and 5 for $20.

ADMISSION AND RAFFLE TICKETS


No need to drive home tired, instead relax and sleep over

- get FACC discounted rate by booking before Nov 22nd!

Call the hotel 972-724-2600 and mention “Finnish Independence Day group”.

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