Sandefjord Næringsforening is the largest meeting place for the business community in the region, and has around 570 member companies representing a great diversity of industries, sizes and geography. Network building is central to Sandefjord, and the association has an important voice towards political authorities and other bodies in business. SNF organizes monthly breakfast meetings, the annual Torp conference and a number of smaller professional gatherings and network groups. SNF works closely with the municipality, the county council, the member companies and the other business associations in the region, and has become a role model for business associations throughout the country due to its high level of activity, strong support and positive, strong growth.
Strategic investment areas:
#1: promote nutrient growth
#2: build business networks
#3: add new knowledge
Sandefjord Næringsforening runs Gründeriet, which is an office community for entrepreneurs in the center of Sandefjord. Sandefjord Næringsforening also has project responsibility for Tenk Sandefjord (Think Sandefjord). The reputation project works to modernize the reputation, put Sandefjord on the map, create proud ambassadors and market Sandefjord as an attractive place to live, work and do business.