“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”.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Wręczenie legitymacji członkowskich

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.

IV European Economic Congress.

IV Europejski Kongres Gospodarczy

IV Europejski Kongres Gospodarczy

On May 14-16 2012, took place IV European Economic Congress which was held in Katowice. At the Congress guested the President of the European Business Club – Poland Janusz Cieslak, who took part in addition to the opening ceremony,  plenary session focused on the development of Europe to 2020, took part in several panel sessions devoted to, i.a., economic cooperation between Europe, Poland and China, supporting the development of Polish entrepreneurs, assessing Euro 2012 – as a great business project. There were established interesting domestic and foreign contacts, which should result in establishing business cooperation of the European Business Club – Poland with new partners.

President Janusz Cieslak was invited by the organizers to participate in the next V European Economic Congress, which will take place in Katowice in 2013.

Opening of the World Hearing Center in Kajetany.

Profesor H. Skarżyński przemawia podczas otwarcia Światowego Centrum Słuchu

On May 10th, 2012, in Kajetany near Warsaw was opened the World Hearing Center.  In the opening took part President of the European Business Club –  Poland Janusz Cieslak with his wife. The Center in Kajetany is the most important unit of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing led by Professor Henryk Skarżyński, which carries scientific and clinical activities.

There is more than 12 000 patients admitted annually to the Institute and is performed about 15 000 operating procedures – largest umer of hearing improving surgeries in the world.

So far in Kajetany there was conducted 35 hearing improving operations a day. Thanks to new facility these operations will increase to 50. Almost 100% of operations are planned and carried within one day care. Of particular note is the number of  so far implanted ears –  more than 3 500, which places the Institute at the forefront of the world.

Prezes Janusz Cieślak wraz z małżonką składa gratulacje Profesorowi Henrykowi SkarżyńskiemuFurther development and progress in contemporary medical world, there is always dependent on the development of the scientific research, clinical activity. All these elements have been taken into account during the construction and organization from the initiative and designed by Professor Henryk Skarżyński – the new medical facility, testing and deployment. Its structure and activities are related to the Polish opportunities and aspirations in a united Europe.

Already in the first year of its activity at the Center made ​​the largerst ammount of hearing improving surgeries in the world. In addition, a series of new programs were implemented, including i.a.:

  • explore a new common ways of early detection and early intervention in the case of hearing, voice, speech and balance;
  • the implementation in Poland new tools and new methods of diagnosis and treatment in collaboration with several centers in Austria, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland and the USA;
  • dissemination of the original achievements in the international arena for the first time implemented in modern medicine, for among others treatment of partial deafness.

The center is a great showcase of Polish medical thinking in the world and a great promotion of our country.

Certyfikat uczestnictwa

 

European Business Club – Poland Association began its activity

Inspiring and supporting organizations which support the development of business, economy, science and culture and the representation of the interests of club members abroad and in cooperation with European Union institutions – these are just some of the tasks we put before the newly formed Club its founders.

Thanks to to invitation of Black Cat – “My Warsaw Residence ” hotel in Warsaw and courtesy of its owner Elzbieta Sudzinska on Jan. 31. representatives of business, science, culture and even diplomacy and sports, decided on the premise of the Association.

Newly elected President of the Club – Janusz Cieslak, emphasized that the essence of the Association, in addition to supporting European economic and scientific integration and promoting of ethics inbusiness, will also be organizational and legal help for its members, coupled with the economic, scientific and legislative exchange.

One can become a member of the European Business Club – Poland by accepting the statutes of the Association, and being recommended by a member of the Club.

It is an organization open to all who care about business development, entrepreneurship, economy, science and culture and the promotion of Poland and our  companies around the world. Both for those operating on the domestic market as well as those who want to take on the business oportunities brought by the European integration.