Switzerland — A Portrait for Americans
Edition 2026
PUBLICATION PARTNER PROSPECTUS
An invitation to Swiss and Swiss-connected companies in Georgia and the American Southeast
Swiss-American Society of Atlanta, Inc.
sasatlanta.org • khdahmenSASA@gmail.com
Submission deadline: June 18, 2026
Swiss-American Society of Atlanta, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its authenticity can be verified through the Swiss consulate in Atlanta.
About the Publication
Switzerland — A Portrait for Americans is a trilingual cultural and business reference book produced by the Swiss-American Society of Atlanta, scheduled for release on Swiss National Day, August 1, 2026. It is the first publication of its kind from a Swiss-American heritage organization in the American Southeast.
The book is organized in three parts. Part 1 is a ten-chapter portrait of Switzerland written for an American readership. Part 2 presents Swiss and Swiss-affiliated companies in the Southeast, giving each partner a permanent editorial profile. Part 3 is a bilingual Swiss citizenship knowledge guide.
Distribution includes Amazon, IngramSpark, and SASA’s institutional network. The book will be presented at SASA’s Swiss National Day celebration on August 2, 2026.
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Release date
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August 1, 2026•Swiss National Day
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Format
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6×9 inch, trilingual (English / German / French)
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Distribution
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Amazon, IngramSpark, SASA institutional channels
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Producer
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Swiss-American Society of Atlanta, Inc.•501(c)(3) non-profit
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Swiss presence, GA
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185+ documented Swiss facilities•14,000 direct jobs
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Consulate district
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11 states + Cayman Islands (Atlanta Consulate General)
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Why Partner with This Book
Switzerland is the sixth-largest foreign direct investor in the United States, supporting nearly 400,000 American jobs across all fifty states. In the Southeast alone — the eleven-state region served by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta — that presence is substantial and growing. Georgia has more than 185 documented Swiss-connected facilities and 14,000 direct jobs, with nearly $900 million in bilateral trade. North Carolina supports 24,000 Swiss-affiliated jobs; Florida nearly 33,000; Texas more than 44,000. From manufacturing plants and logistics hubs to pharmaceutical research and precision engineering, Swiss companies have quietly become part of the economic fabric of the American South. This book makes that presence visible — in print, permanently.
A profile in Part 2 is not advertising. It is an editorial contribution to a non-profit cultural publication — a permanent place in the documentary record of Switzerland’s presence in the American Southeast. Contributions may qualify as 501(c)(3) charitable deductions.
What partners receive:
• A professionally designed editorial profile in the finished book
• Permanent presence distributed through Amazon and IngramSpark
• Visibility within the Swiss-American community across 11 states
• Recognition at SASA’s Swiss National Day celebration, August 2, 2026
• Complimentary printed copy of the published book
• A contribution that may qualify as a 501(c)(3) charitable deduction
Partnership Levels
Four levels are available. All profiles appear in Part 2. Choose the level that best reflects the story you want to tell.
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FOUNDING PARTNER$1,000—Double-page spread — Swiss story faces your Georgia & Southeast presence
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Copies
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3 complimentary copies of the published book
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Profile
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Two facing pages: 200–300 words (Swiss story) + 150–200 words (Georgia/SE presence)
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Photos
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Full-width Georgia/SE facility image (right page) + optional secondary image (left page)
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Format
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Double-page spread•Logo•QR code•Contact line
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CONTRIBUTING PARTNER$500—Full editorial page — Swiss origins and Southeast operations combined
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Copies
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2 complimentary copies of the published book
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Profile
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One full page: approx. 250–350 words
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Photos
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One photo (Georgia or Southeast facility, team, or workplace scene)
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Format
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Full page•Logo•Contact details
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SUPPORTING PARTNER$250—Half-page profile — Swiss founding, mission, and Southeast presence
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Copies
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1 complimentary copy of the published book
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Profile
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Half page: 80–120 words
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Photos
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Logo only — no photo
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Format
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Half page•Logo•Contact details
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COMMUNITY FRIEND$100—Logo and one-line acknowledgment on a shared page
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Copies
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1 complimentary copy of the published book
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Profile
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One line: company name + brief descriptor
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Photos
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Logo only
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Format
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Shared acknowledgment page•Logo•Website URL
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SASA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Partner contributions may qualify as charitable deductions — please consult your tax advisor.
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COMPLETED EXAMPLE•FOUNDING PARTNER•$1,000•Double-page spread
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AlpenVale Foods AG (fictitious for illustration)
Founded 1912•Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
AlpenVale Foods began in 1912 as a small dairy cooperative in Appenzell, where local farmers joined forces to preserve traditional Swiss methods while reaching a broader market. Over more than a century, the company grew into an international food company known for combining Swiss craftsmanship with modern production standards.
The company’s mission is to bring products of enduring quality to the table — shaped by care, precision, and responsibility to both people and place. AlpenVale employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide and serves customers in more than 30 countries.
Core products include premium cheeses, dairy-based specialty foods, and food-service ingredients for retail and hospitality markets across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Among its most appreciated offerings are Swiss-style mountain cheeses and carefully prepared dairy specialties that reflect the country’s long tradition of quality, consistency, and craftsmanship.
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“AlpenVale Foods’”
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More text here, please emphasize your Swiss heritage, culture, and technology as a Swiss contribution to the USA.
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“AlpenVale Foods’ Gainesville operation supports 185 jobs in Georgia and serves customers across the Southeast.”
AlpenVale in Georgia and the Southeast
AlpenVale entered the U.S. market in 1998 and established its Southeast operations in Georgia in 2011. Its Gainesville facility now serves as a regional production and distribution hub for customers across the Southeast, supporting retail and hospitality partners with specialty food products prepared to Swiss quality standards.
Today, AlpenVale employs 185 people in Georgia. The Gainesville site includes production, packaging, quality control, logistics, and administration, and plays an important role in the company’s North American network. From Georgia, AlpenVale links Swiss food traditions with the practical needs of American retail and hospitality customers, making the site both a business hub and a local point of connection between Swiss heritage and the Southeast. More text here, please emphasize your Swiss heritage, culture, and technology as a Swiss contribution to Georgia and the South.
www.alpenvale.com•www.alpenvale.com/us/georgia•+1 (770) 555-xxxx
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Founding Partner: left page (Swiss story) faces right page (Georgia & Southeast presence)
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COMPLETED EXAMPLE•CONTRIBUTING PARTNER•$500•Full page
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AlpenVale Foods AG (fictitious for illustration)
Founded 1912•Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
As a small dairy cooperative, AlpenVale Foods has grown into an international food company known for combining Swiss craftsmanship with modern production standards. Its mission is to bring products of enduring quality to the table, shaped by care, precision, and responsibility to both people and place. AlpenVale employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide and serves customers in more than 30 countries. Core products include premium cheeses, dairy-based specialty foods, and food-service ingredients for retail and hospitality markets across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
AlpenVale entered the U.S. market in 1998 and established its Southeast operations in Gainesville, Georgia, in 2011. Its Gainesville facility serves as a regional production and distribution hub, supporting retail and hospitality partners with specialty food products prepared to Swiss quality standards. Today, AlpenVale employs 185 people in Georgia across production, packaging, quality control, logistics, and administration.
“AlpenVale Foods’ Gainesville facility brings Swiss dairy quality to retail and hospitality customers across the Southeast.”
www.alpenvale.com•www.alpenvale.com/us/georgia•+1 (770) 555-xxxx
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Contributing Partner: one full page combining Swiss origins and Southeast operations
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COMPLETED EXAMPLE•SUPPORTING PARTNER•$250•Half page
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AlpenVale Foods AG (fictitious for illustration)
Founded 1912, Appenzell, Switzerland
AlpenVale Foods has crafted premium dairy and specialty food products in Switzerland since 1912. Its mission: bring Swiss quality to tables worldwide — responsibly made, reliably delivered. With approximately 4,800 employees globally and customers in more than 30 countries, AlpenVale has been part of the Georgia community since 2011, when it opened its Gainesville facility. Today 185 Georgia employees produce and distribute specialty cheeses and dairy ingredients to retail and hospitality partners across the Southeast.
More text here, please emphasize your Swiss heritage, culture, and technology as a Swiss contribution to Georgia and the South.
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www.alpenvale.com•www.alpenvale.com/us/georgia•+1 (770) 555-xxxx
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Supporting Partner: upper half of a book page — logo only, no photo
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COMPLETED EXAMPLE•COMMUNITY FRIEND•$100•Shared acknowledgment page
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AlpenVale Foods AG
(Fictitious for illustration) Swiss specialty food producer, Georgia operations since 2011
www.alpenvale.com•www.alpenvale.com/us/georgia•+1 (770) 555-xxxx
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Next Company Name
One-line description•Location since year
www.example.com•+1 (xxx) xxx-xxxx
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Community Friend: logo + name + one line on a shared acknowledgment page
Please download this
Prospectus
How to Participate
Register at sasatlanta.org to download the complete template package and submission guidelines. No payment is required to register.
1. Register at sasatlanta.org to access the template package and guidelines: Member Sign up, select: -Business, Publication Sponsor
2. From the approval email, choose your level and complete the Word template for your partnership tier.
3. Submit your completed template, logo, and photos by June 18, 2026, via the link or by email provided in the guidelines.
4. Contribute by check or bank transfer (details provided after registration). Credit card payment also available.
Questions? Contact Klaus-Hermann Dahmen, President, SASA
khdahmenSASA@gmail.com • sasatlanta.org
Submission deadline: June 18, 2026