This week marked a historic milestone—200 years since the first organized group of Norwegian migrants set sail for America aboard the sloop Restauration, departing from Stavanger on July 4, 1825.

On June 11th, policymakers, scientists, and industry executives came together at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C. for the Nordic Innovation and Sustainability Forum, focused on the theme “Critical Minerals – Supply Chain Opportunities in the U.S”.

On Europe Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted the Michigan Consular Corps at the State Capitol to honor the close ties between Michigan and Europe. Representing Norway was Dennis Flessland, Honorary Consul and Secretary of NorCham Michigan.

With a global footprint and deep expertise in commercial real estate, Colliers brings valuable perspective to the intersection of real estate, innovation, and international business.

The Norwegian company leads in high-performance synthetic graphite for EVs and energy storage, cutting CO₂ emissions by over 90% through its sustainable production process.

A global leader in resource optimization and recycling technology, TOMRA brings over five decades of innovation and impact to our community, with a strong Norwegian heritage and a growing presence in North America.

NorCham Washington, D.C. had the honor of co-hosting the 11th annual Arctic Cool event alongside the Norwegian Embassy. This annual celebration highlights the strong Norwegian-American bilateral relationship, with a special focus on the Arctic, a region of significant importance to both nations.

In November, the Team Norway Annual Strategy Meeting took place in New York City, bringing together key Norwegian and North American partners to define priorities for 2025.

NorCham Michigan was pleased to host Ketil Solvik-Olsen, Norway's former Minister of Transport, during a visit to Detroit. As part of the visit, the group toured the iconic Michigan Central Station.

NorCham Michigan recently had the pleasure of meeting with our partners and sister chapter at NorCham Washington D.C., along with the Norwegian-American Defense & Homeland Security Industry Council team, at their offices in the U.S. capital.

For three days, thousands of industry engineers and experts filled Huntington Place convention center in Downtown Detroit, exploring the latest advancements in battery technology.

NorCham Washington DC, NADIC, and the Norwegian Embassy presented the fourth annual Norway Means Business event yesterday, showcasing the vital contributions of Norwegian companies to ensuring a secure supply of critical minerals for the U.S. and allied nations, while also promoting bilateral cooperation on critical mineral supply chains.

On Wednesday, Ambassador Huitfeldt presented her Letter of Credence to the President of the United States.

NorCham Michigan recently had the pleasure of meeting with Andreas Waller, Chair of the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) Detroit, to explore future collaboration opportunities.