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Mrs. Katarzyna Kacperczyk, undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in European Business Club Poland.

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On April 15, 2014 Mrs. Katarzyna Kacperczyk, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with the members of our Club. The meeting, which was traditionally held in the hospitable hotel – restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence”, was dedicated to support for Polish entrepreneurs in international markets.

Spotkanie z Minister K.Kacperczyk

The Minister, who is responsible in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others, for matters of economic diplomacy, presented an interesting and comprehensive information on business promotion and support for entrepreneurs in foreign markets in 2013 – 2014. Speech included a discussion of the activities and promotional programs, their financing and strategy selection of prospective markets. Guest stressed that measures of promoting economic cooperation are implemented by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economy. Support is provided also by other government institutions, among others, Ministry of Sport and Tourism, Ministry of Treasury, Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Finance. Partners are entities engaged in the broadly defined economic affairs.

Our guest suggested the inclusion of the European Business Club Poland in the implementation of measures adopted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the promotion of economic and supporting entrepreneurs in foreign markets, which was adopted by the gathering with a great satisfaction. The Minister accepted the invitation to participate in the next meeting, scheduled for the end of this year.

Norway getting closer to Poland.

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On March 13, European Business Club Poland hosted a meeting with Mr. Kjell Arne Nielsen, Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway in Poland.  Mr. Counsellor met with Polish entrepreneurs as a substitute for Ambassador Karsten Klepsvika who was forced to cancel his visit to our Club because of important emergency duties. The meeting was traditionally held in the hospitable Hotel – Restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” and gathered a large number of participants.

In his welcome speech President Janusz Cieslak reminded that Poland is the biggest beneficiary among the 15 countries of the European Union, which has been granted the Norwegian funds.

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In 2006 – 2014 1.136 mln. euro has been allocated in our country. It was used for the economic, cultural and scientific development. The main idea of the allocation of funds by the Norwegian government is to reduce the economic disparities between the donor State and the Beneficiary State.
Mr. Kjell Arne Nielsen made an assessment of our political and economic cooperation. He stressed that trade is growing very rapidly, but there is still a possibility of its further growth. We are currently in 11th place among Norway’s trading partners. Export to Poland represents 1.6% of total Norwegian export and import from Poland represents 2.4% of total Norwegian import. Our country is one of the largest markets for Norwegian fishes. Most of the Norwegian fishes are processed in Poland and exported by Polish companies to other European countries. Defense industries co-operation between both countries is also going very well. Our companies – Lotos and PGNiG – have their own significant shares in investments at the Norwegian North Sea.

Among those present at the meeting was Mr. Marek Chojnacki, Pole running in Stavanger a medium-sized Polish construction company – NORPOLSA. He has especially arrived from Norway for this meeting. In Poland, there are registered more than 300 companies with Norwegian capital. They are in the vast majority small and medium-sized companies. There is more than 100 thousands of Poles living in Norway. In Poland, however, studies nearly 1400 young Norwegians, mainly in the fields of medicine.

After the onset, our guest complied interesting discussion lasting more than two hours. There were also established contacts, which should lead to increase in trade cooperation.

The IPO of the European Business Club Poland members company – MEGA SONIC.

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DSC_5664 (2)MegaSonicThe Management Board of the European Business Club Poland is pleased to announce that on March 12, 2014, MEGA SONIC SA, member of the European Business Club Poland joined Warsaw Stock Exchange – NewConnect stock market. This is the sixth year’s debut, and 444 company, which is already included in NewConnect market.
The company has twenty years of experience in the field of automatic identification and data security systems and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). The systems supplied by the company had already benefited sector units of state administration, banking and finance, military and special services. The development strategy adopted by the company strives to strengthen the leadership, while increasing the scale of operations. It also envisions a larger market share of specialized implementations of Automatic Identification Data by expanding the customer base. We invite you to visit the website of the Mega Sonic company and establish cooperation.
Board and Members of the European Business Club Poland would like to congratulate President of the company Mr. Andrew Gluza and wish him further development of the company and achieving the goals.

Przemysław Talkowski journalist and the author of the television program, “Państwo w Państwie “- guest of the European Business Club Poland.

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„Państwo w Państwie” is a television program, that reveals the abuse of law, corruption and nepotism between the state and the businessperson. The screenplay of each episode revolves around a particularly bright event of lawless officials, the inertia at work of the Polish judicature. This often results in the company’s and the businessperson’s bankruptcy and the loss of jobs by the employees. A two-hour long and very interesting meeting, filled with interesting examples of problems faced by Polish businesspeople, judicature and descriptions of the bureaucratic incompetence. During the discussion, members of the Club offered numerous examples that could be topics of future programs. Thanking Mr. Talkowski for the truth about the absurdities of economic life and frequent violations of the business peoples’ rights, the European Business Club Poland> expresses its deepest appreciation that people finally began to talk about these issues – professionally and honestly.

Czeslaw Lang – member of the awards chapter of the European Business Club Poland – Polish Sports Ambassador!

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Czeslaw Lang honored! The general director of the Tour de Pologne UCI World Tour was elected Polish Sports Ambassador at the 2013 Sports Champions Gala. Winners of the contest were awarded at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw.Czesław Lang na Gali Mistrzów Sportu - newspix.pl

The 79th “Sports Review” and TVP plebiscite for the best athlete is behind us. Like every year, the best players were selected by readers of “SR” and television viewers. The best Polish athlete title was awarded to Justyna Kowalczyk for the fifth time. During the gala, several other honors were awarded as well. Among the honored was the general director of the Tour de Pologne UCI World Tour. Czeslaw Lang was elected Polish Sports Ambassador.

– This recognition satisfies, undertakes and motivates me to work even harder on promoting physical activity – especially among children. Sports can be a great passion, and only having a passion can make a man happy – says Czeslaw Lang. Sport has given me very much in my life. It taught me work, perseverance, setting goals and pursuing them – first, when I was an athlete and reaching for medals, then, when I started organizing sporting events. I managed to realize many plans through what I have learned by playing sports. Which? For example the persistent pursuit of introducing the Tour de Pologne to the “cycling Champions League.” Today the TdP is among the best races in the world.

The board and the members of the European Business Club Poland and the members of the awards chapter of the European Business Club Poland offer the warmest congratulations to the winner.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve meeting.

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On December 10, 2013, the management board of the European Business Club Poland, organized a club meeting at the hospitable hotel and restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence”, to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The meeting was an opportunity to exchange views on the past year and the upcoming days of celebration and reflection.

During his speech, President Janusz Cieslak, thanked all the present guests for the excellent cooperation in the past year and wished them and their families the best for Christmas and the approaching year.

Spotkanie Świąteczno-Noworoczne w EKB Polska

Then it was time for individual wishes and the sharing of the wafer. Mrs. Elizabeth Studzińska, who suggested a great menu based on traditional Polish dishes and homemade holiday pastries for this occasion, watched over everything as usual. The members of the European Business Club Poland had the opportunity to enjoy the moments with their friends and colleagues in elegant surroundings and familial atmosphere. The sounds of Polish Christmas carols, the glow of Christmas trees and the great interior decorations put all guests in a festive mood to welcome the new year of 2014.

The general meeting of the European Business Club Poland.

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On December 10, 2013, the second general meeting of the members of the European Business Club Poland took place. The venue of the meeting was the Hotel “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” in Warsaw.

The issues addressed at the general meeting covered the period from the date of the association’s registration, i.e. from May 1st, 2012 until December 31st, 2012. In accordance with the Statute, the meeting was held on the first appointment date. After the formal statutory actions, President Janusz Cieślak solemnly handed out legitimations to the new members of the association.

Then, according to the adopted agenda, the association presented:

1. the report on the association’s activities in conjunction with a report on the board’s activities by the President Mr. Janusz Cieślak,

2. the financial statements in conjunction with the report on the audit committee’s activities by the comimittee’s Chairperson Ms. Anna Kosik.

In its report the audit committee highly appreciated the work of the board and emphasized the special role of the association’s President Mr. Janusz Cieślak for the achieved success. The assessment presented by the committee’s chairperson Ms. Anna Kosik was given unequivocal support by the participants of the meeting.

During the second general meeting, the members unanimously – in form of resolutions – approved the submitted report giving a vote of approval to both – the board and the audit committee. Furthermore, the board’s presented amendments to the Statue, involving the widening of the association’s activities, were accepted in form of a resolution.

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European Business Club Poland hosted the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences Prof. Michal Kleiber.

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Prezes PAN Profesor Michał Kleiber gościem Europejskiego Klubu Biznesu Polska

On January 29, 2013 at the invitation of President Janusz Cieslak our Association hosted the President of the Polish Academy of Sciences – Professor Michal Kleiber. The meeting took place in a hospitable hotel – restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence”.
Professor Michal Kleibers speech was dedicated to the assessment of the current situation of the cooperation between scientific community and business as well as prospects of its development with special focus on innovation and creativity as essential elements of Polish economic development. Much attention has been devoted to the “New culture of innovation.” Especially important for entrepreneurs were comments of Professor Michal Kleiber on duty of having awareness of global challenges and knowledge of methods of financing innovation projects. In his speech, Professor Michal Kleiber also referred to the role of banks in the development of innovation. In conclusion, the speaker stated that Poland is not innovative, and, unfortunately, and it is as such perceived in the world. To change this situation, there is a need for a cross-sectoral development strategy. Creative thinking, based on the broad social support, and innovation activities is the only chance for stable economic growth of 5%.
Speech by Professor Michal Kleiber received great applause by the members of EBC Poland.

“Pole and Hungarian cousins be”.

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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.

Inauguration of the Academic Year 2012/2013 The Academy of Computer Science, Management and Administration in Warsaw.

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The Academy of Computer Science, Management and Administration in Warsaw – Good College – on October 13, 2012 inaugurated the new academic year 2012/2013 in the Porczyński Gallery. The inauguration was attended by representatives of the European Business Club Poland – President Janusz Cieślak and members of the Board Jacek Dybowski and Marek Rączkowski.

Prof. dr hab. inż. Zdzisław NowakowskiThe Good College exists and works since 1999, constantly expanding its educational offer.
It educates students in six fields: administration and national security at the undergraduate and graduate level, logistics, information technology, engineering, management and production engineering and domestic security, journalism and communication at the undergraduate level.
Courses of studies at the college are selected to meet the requirments of job market – “there is no production” of unemployed graduates, which is not a small problem for large part of the Polish higher education institutions.
Przemówienie Prezesa EKB Polska Janusza CieślakaThe implementation of the reform required from the authorities of the College, the Senate, the student government and academics a lot of effort.

Basic documents of the College have been modified : the statute and study regulations, aims of education in the fields of study and levels of education at the College were developed, including knowledge, and social skills needed for the proper formation of the graduate profile and specialties.

The study program is divided into several segments. Segments include: general subjects, between directional and specialization diploma module. The latter segments on a graduate level are profiled in accordance with the needs of the economy.
The College attaches great importance to cooperation with the business environment as well as educational and scientific institutions, both domestic and foreign. The College through its educational cooperation organizes popular workshops.

Earlier mostly journalism, logistics and security workshops were held. This year, thematic workshops at the College were attended by over three thousand students from Warsaw and Mazovia County. Currently, we are expanding the range of information technology and administration workshops.

Poczet Sztandarowy Wyższej Szkoły Informatyki, Zarządzania i Administracji w WarszawieDevelopment of the College requires the development of scientific research and scientific cooperation with other institutions.

Published scientific papers recently received a score comparable with many renowned publications of public universities. As part of efforts to obtain the right to confer doctoral degrees in the discipline of science of safety school received a positive opinion of the Polish Accreditation Committee.

The College also has organized significant conferences such as “Security of events. Legal, administrative, social, and practical aspects . (Conference has been co-organized by the University of Rzeszów), „Future Language Learning Now. Innovative Applications and Methods for Language Training, “The common security and defense. The implication for the Polish”, “The European Union – NATO – Strategic security problems. Joint concepts – common problems ” – conference was co-organized by College of the Air Force Officers in Dęblin , “Polish energy security in the European Union – vision or reality?”.

On December 3, 2012, will be held conference concerning the “Evaluation of the level of the threat of terrorism and counter-terrorism organization of the system in Poland”.
The university strive to permanently that its graduates were recognized on the labor market and students were evidence of prestige of the College.

Meeting with Ambassador of Moldova at the European Business Club Poland.

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Spotkanie z Ambasadorem Republiki MołdawiiOn October 4, 2013, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in Poland – His Excellency Iurie Bodrug was a guest of the European Business Club – Poland, at the invitation of the President of the Association Mr. Janusz Cieślak. The meeting took place at the hotel – restaurant “Black Cat” – “My Warsaw Residence”.

Moldova is a small country which does not have access to the sea and is located in the south-eastern part of Europe. Situated in the warm temperate zone of the characteristics of continental climate. Ambassador emphasized very rural nature of his country and its main natural wealth- fertile soil. As many as 75% of the country are chernozems. As a result, perfectly manages to viticulture and production of fine wines, wines that are on the tables of kings.
Relations between our country and Moldova have a long tradition. Who knows what would have taken the fate of Polish-Teutonic Knights conflict, if not loan granted in 1388 by the then ruler of Moldova – Peter I Muszata to King Jagiello,  secured on Pokuttya.

In fact, it is not known whether Moldova already then produced as fine wines as those presented at the meeting by Ambassador Iurie Bodrug. Moldova and Poland are trying to improve the business environment and operating conditions for entrepreneurs, which should help companies of both countries to intensify trade cooperation. Funds and activities related to the Eastern Partnership will probably increase our presence in this market through common projects inenergy, food, transport infrastructure, communications sectors.

Poland is also a proponent of Moldova’s future membership in the EU. Recently the number of Polish companies interested in cooperation with Moldova increased expressly. Currently Polish export to Moldova is dominated by mechanical and electrical equipment, and import from Moldova by prepared food, soft drinks, alcohol (including wine) and vinegar and tobacco.

In 2011, in Moldova was registered 57 companies with Polish capital.
So far, Polish investments relate mainly to construction, manufacturing, trade, and more recently, construction services, transportation and job placement. In 2011, the Polish company also explored the possibility of investing in the construction, ceramics, furniture, waste disposal and construction of small heating plants.

As can be seen, there are prospects and opportunities for strong growth in bilateral trade and the growth of Polish investments in Moldova. These issues will be discussed, i.a. by representatives of our businesses taking part in the official visit of President Bronislaw Komorowski in Kishinev in December of this year.

II European Congress of Small and Medium Enterprises

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Prezes Janusz Cieślak w towarzystwie Tadeusza Donocika Prezesa Regionalnej Izby Gospodarczej w Katowicach, Adama Matusiewicza Marszałka Województwa Śląskiego i Piotra Uszoka Prezydenta Katowic. Fot. Janusz Pilszak
Prezes Janusz Cieślak w towarzystwie Tadeusza Donocika Prezesa Regionalnej Izby Gospodarczej w Katowicach, Adama Matusiewicza Marszałka Województwa Śląskiego i Piotra Uszoka Prezydenta Katowic.
Fot. Janusz Pilszak

On  September 24-27 2012, in Katowice took place II European Congress of Small and Medium Enterprises. The President of the European Business Club – Poland Janusz Cieślak participated in the Congress. In addition to the formal opening ceremony and plenary session entitled “Science – Business – Local Government – TOGETHER FOR THE ECONOMY” took also part in several panel sessions devoted to, among others, the situation of small and medium-sized enterprises in our country, Poland – Europe – China economic cooperation and directions and ways of supporting the development of Polish entrepreneurs. Numerous  domestic and foreign contacts were established, which should result in establishing business cooperation between the European Business Club – Poland with new partners .

President Janusz Cieslak was invited by the organizers to participate in the next Third European Congress of Small and Medium Enterprises which will also be held in Katowice in 2013.

List Prezesa Regionalnej Izby Gospodarczej w Katowicach

Croatia – a small country with an ambitious investment program, a guest of the European Business Club – Poland

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Spotkanie z ambasadorem Chorwacji

Emerald sea, beaches, monuments, good wines and landscapes – direction of tourist travels for thousands of Poles. On a daily basis we do not realize, that nearly four and a half million nation, which involves our Slavic roots and soon will join the European community have recently experienced serious economic problems.

According to preliminary estimates, Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) Croatian GDP in 2011, rose by 0.2% compared to 2010. It was the first, although a small increase in GDP since 2008. Still strong support to the economy is tourism. Last year, Croatia was visited by 11.5 million people. These are just some of the data from Mr. Ivan Del Vecchio, Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia, which was a visitor at the invitation of the President of the European Business Club – Poland Janusz Cieślak.

During the meeting at the hotel – restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” Ambassador Ivan Del Vecchio answered a series of questions, outlined the scope and scale of bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

Although the value of Polish export in 2011 exceeded supply from countries such as the Netherlands, Czech Republic, United Kingdom and Spain, still does not reflect the real potential of both countries. Well, the most important information concerning the Croatian strategic plan projects. It will be a kind of Croatian “New Deal “, whose main task will be the development and growth – warm-up of the Croatian economy.

One of the most interesting facts is the basis of the public – private partnership plan (PPP). Already have been presented investment projects which will be implemented over the next three years in the PPP, They are: public buildings, schools, courts, prisons, museums, theaters and a complex of government buildings on the bank of the river Sava.

The financing of these projects would come from the EU structural funds, as well as from the renowned international financial institutions, of which the government. Polish enterpreneurs were invited to cooperate in the implementation of these projects.

For example, in the construction of schools, it is assumed that the private partner will build a school, and later will be renting it for 25 years.
According to the PPP, county – Żupania (province), the city or the municipality uphold will share costs according to the formula: 55% state, 35% Żupania and 10% municipality or city. Thus is it worth to use the Croatian experience in the implementation of PPPs, in particular, as pointed out during a recent visit to Warsaw of Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic – in Croatia PPP exists in tenders, especially for large infrastructure projects as the construction of railway lines and the expansion of port terminals.
Ambasador does not live with only economy. Mutual wishes for both national football teams testify to the fact. Croatian guest wished Polish team only winning matches in the upcoming European Championships in football and for the two teams to meet in the final of the tournament.

Far and near Vietnam at the European Business Club – Poland

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Spotkanie z ambasadorem Wietnamu

What connects Poland and Vietnam ?

What are the opportunities and challenges currently facing one of the most “European” Asian tigers, distant geographically and culturally, but very close to us?

Three times higher economic growth than in Poland, and 18% inflation, these are some of the macroeconomic data, which were presented by His Excellency the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Poland Nguyễn Hoằng  during a meeting with members of the European Business Club.

 

Ambassador Nguyen Hoang presented gathered members of the club issues related to the development of the economy of Vietnam, the state of bilateral trade relations and opportunities for business contacts with the homeland of Ho Chi Minh .

It is worth remembering that Poland and the Poles have very many friends in Vietnam, not only among the hundreds of Vietnamese graduates of Polish universities – stressed Ambassador fluently in Polish language. Good opinion about Poland, its economy and citizens – make up an extremely friendly atmosphere for business development between both countries. In Vietnam, there are many different types of economic zones offering advantages in business, especially procedural – for foreign investors. Good possibilities of economic cooperation are also a reflection of the state of bilateral relations in the political sphere, for example in terms of mutual support in the efforts to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Many of the questions addressed Mr. Nguen Hoang influenced the development of tourist relations with Vietnam, as well as the possible extension of trade and direct investment. In these fields is still much to be done. Vietnamese guest declared specific support in these areas.

Handing of membership cards for members of the Association of European Business Club – Poland

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On May 17, 2012, membership cards were handed over to members of the European Business Club – Poland Association . The guests of honor at the ceremony were: President of the European Business Club based in Germany – Zbigniew Roch and former Senate Speaker Professor Longin Pastusiak. In welcoming the President of the Association Janusz Cieślak thanked the members of the Club for their active participation in the hitherto work for the Association in particular organizational – and the founding of the Association announced plans for the coming months. President Zbigniew Roch expressed deep satisfaction with the establishment of the European Business Club – Poland and sent wishes for a fast development and success. He also informed about the activities of the European Business Club and repeated the invitation to submit a business visit to Germany. After the official part in a friendly atmosphere with a glass of wine the guests continued their conversation. Courtesy of a member of the Club Elżbieta Studzińska owner of Hotel – Restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” where the ceremony took place.