“Pole and Hungarian cousins be”.

Spotkanie Ambasadorem Węgier, fot. Stanisław GodulaOnce again, the old adage was confirmed at a meeting of members of the European Business Club –  Poland at the Hotel-Restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” where Hungarian Ambassador Dr. Ivan Gyurcsik was the guest at the invitation of the President of the Association Mr. Janusz Cieślak . Commercial Counselor of the Embassy  Dr. Anna Wisniewski also took part in the meeting. Interest in meeting with the Hungarian guests, have exceeded organizers’ expectations. Discussion initiated after the presentation of the Ambassador and Commercial Counsellor’s  was friendly, spontaneous, heated and covered all aspects of Polish – Hungarian cooperation including the European Union topics.

Andrzej Strejlau - Członek Zarządu Stowarzyszenia fot. Stanisław Godula

Compatibility ideas presented by the participants and Hungarian guests  confirmed the proverb, quoted at the outset. Due to common tradition and history, many social similarities, compatibility of interests and policy objectives, Poland is one of Hungary’s most important partners in the region.

It is worth mentioning that in the last year Hungary was visited by over one million Polish citizens charmed by the beauty of this country, its thermal waters, fine wines and excellent cuisine.
Anna Kosik - Przewodnicząca Komisji Rewizyjnej fot. Stanisław Godula The characteristic feature of the Hungarian economy is that close to 80% of the GDP is export, which is mobilizing example for our economy.

This is due to, i.a. that the Hungarians attach great importance to creation of conditions to facilitate business activities for small and medium-sized enterprises. The participants reaffirmed their intention to continue talks at similar meetings in the future.

X Anniversary Gala Pearls of the Polish Economy.

Prezes Janusz Cieślak wraz z małżonką oraz Panią Prezes Polish Market  Krystyną Wożniak-Trzosek fot. Stanisław Godula

10th Anniversary Gala of the Pearls of the Polish Economy, was held at the Royal Palace on November 16.

Gala is organized by the publisher of the monthly English-language magazine – Polish Market, under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Waldemar Pawlak and the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Professor. Michał Kleiber. The ceremony was attended by nearly 450 people – representatives of Polish business, government, academia, culture, diplomacy and sports.

European Business Club – Poland was represented by the President Janusz Cieślak and his wife. The main item on the agenda was the announcement the results of ranking of the Pearls of the Polish Economy, which is the result of research conducted by the Institute of Economic
Prezes Janusz Cieślak z małżonką w rozmowie z laureatem  nagrody "Perła Honorowa" profesorem Jerzym Stuhrem oraz Vice Prezes Polish Market Panią Grażyną Jaskułą. fot. Stanisław GodulaSciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences and published by the editors of the Polish Market. It is the only Polish qualitative ranking not made ​​on the basis of subjective evaluations. Developed in the Institute of Economics algorithm ranks companies according to the dynamics and efficiency of their use of capital resources, means of production and labor, using seven indicators of international audit. In the first group “Great” Pearls of the Polish Economy in 2012 were: KGHM Polish Copper SA Synthos And LPP SA Capital Group G K. and “Large” Pearls of the Polish Economy: Avio Poland Sp. with o.o. Faurecia Gorzów Sp. of o.o. and Stalprofil SA. For the first time during the Pearls of the Polish Economy gala, were awarded Pearls of the Innovation – PROGRESS. The group of companies, which this year introduced an interesting, innovative projects include: SAS Institute Poland, Canal + Cyfrowy, Trax Elektronic, PKP Intercity and PKO Polish Bank.

For the seventh time they were awarded Honorary Pearls of Polish Market. This is a special laurel, awarded to outstanding individuals and institutions whose professional achievements, experience, prestige, ethics and personal values ​​provide a guarantee of good repute of being declared ambassadors of Polish values  in the fields of economy, science, culture, traditions and promote Polish heritage and the promotion of social values.
Prezes Janusz Cieślak z małżonką w rozmowie z laureatem nagrody "Specjalna Perła Honorowa" profesorem Henrykiem Skarżyńskim. fot. Stanisław GodulaThis year the Special Honorary Pearl received otosurgeon and world-renowned specialist in otorhinolaryngology, audiology and phoniatrics – Prof. Henry Skarżyński.

In other categories, the winners were: the economy – and Professor Paul Olechnowicz,. Zbigniew Hockuba; science – prof. Marek Krawczyk and prof. Andrzej Buko, culture (music) – Jacek Sykulski and Poznań Boys’ Choir, Mary Mary, Bernard Ladysz, culture (theater) – Polish Television Theatre and Jerzy Stuhr, culture (arts promotion) – Adam Slept and prof. Czeslaw Frejlich, promote social values ​​- Bozena Kazanowska; promote patriotic values​​: – Francis Thomas Ludwin.

Pearls of the Polish Economy Gala was graced by performances of outstanding artists. They performed Alexander Tchaikovsky-Ladysz, Poznań Boys’ Choir under the direction of Jack Sykulski and winners of Disabled Youth Song Festival, under the auspices of “Polish Market”.