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European Business Club Poland visits China.

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At the invitation of the Chinese representatives, delegation of the European Business Club Poland: President Janusz Cieslak and member Barbara Misterska – Dragan visited Beijing and Hunan Province from November 30th  to December 6th 2014. Representatives of our club were members of the delegation of the Polish House Association, which cooperates with China for over 20 years.

Rozmowy z partnerami chińskimi.
Talks with chinise partners.

The delegation met in Beijing with the representatives of the management of the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center, the Chinese Association for International Cooperation and the Ministry of Agriculture. The subject of the talks included economic cooperation with particular emphasis on the agricultural sector. The delegation was also hosted by the Hunan Province which is one of the most developed regions in China (area of 211.8 thousand km2 includes 13 cities, 1 autonomous region and 122 districts). Held talks regarded cooperation possibilities between province inhabited by 71 million people and entrepreneurs from our country. Representatives of the provincial government invited entrepreneurs from our Association for a trade visit in 2015. The invitation was accepted with a great pleasure by Janusz Cieslak, President of the European Business Club Poland.

Management Board of the European Business Club Poland kindly asks its members to submit their interest in trade mission to China no later than January 30, 2015.

European Business Club Poland visits China.

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European Business Club Poland visits China.1

President Janusz Cieślak represented European Business Club Poland at the “Economic security of business transactions” conference.

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On October 22-23, 2014 in Warsaw was held cyclic conference organized by the Economic Institute of the Social Academy of Sciences titled “Economic security of business transactions”, which involved a total of more than 140 participants from more than 60 research centers, business associations, representatives of the government and parliament. It is the only conference in Poland, during which discussed are the most current issues of broadly defined economic security of households, businesses, state and global spheres within the interdisciplinary relationship of economics, law and management. Mr. Janusz Cieslak, President of the European Business Club Poland was one of the members in a panel on “economic turnover in Poland – opportunities and threats”.

 IMG_7897During this year’s meeting, particular emphasis was placed on the determination of legal and organizational framework for the safety of the economy from an economic point of view and on identifying opportunities and threats to the economy, by the tax system. Throughout the conference there was a very lively and substantive discussion that allowed to illustrate various positions, forcing for reflection and greater cooperation of all parties of business transactions – especially business, justice, law enforcement, tax authorities and experts.

President Janusz Cieślak had been invited to participate in next conference which will be held in October 2015.

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Bulgarian Economic Mission visits European Business Club Poland.

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At the invitation of the Board of the European Business Club Poland on 14 – 16 October Bulgarian Economic Mission visited Warsaw. It was organized in collaboration with the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Bulgaria and Bulgarian – Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sofia.

Janusz Cieślak, President of the European Business Club Poland and Michał Bednarek, President of the Bulgarian-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Janusz Cieślak,President of the European Business Club Poland and Michał Bednarek, President of the Bulgarian-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mission was chaired by Mr. Michael Bednarek, President and Mrs. Eliza Larska Vice President of the Bulgarian – Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the Bulgarian entrepreneur – Mr. Emil Makarov. The mission consisted of Bulgarian entrepreneurs interested in cooperation in the field of tourism, shipping, construction, food, wine, liquor, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and medical and rehabilitation equipment. At the hospitable hotel – restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence” were held long talks with Polish entrepreneurs interested in cooperation at the Bulgarian market. Guests also visited the Royal Baths Park and the Old Town.
President Michael Bednarek sent an official invitation to the European Business Club Poland for organizing Polish trade mission to Sofia next year. The invitation was accepted with a great pleasure.

European Business Club Poland on Facebook.

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The Management Board of the European Business Club Poland with a huge pleasure announces that our organization has its profile on Facebook. We cordially invite you to visit our fanpage on the social networking site and become familiar with our activities.
Our profile is also a great place to show what’s going on in companies, members and friends of the Club. We invite you to send us information about the ongoing important events, initiatives and projects, which it is worth to share with others.
We also want to maintain as closely contact as possible. Therefore, all who have an account on the social networking site, please “like us” at and invite your friends and acquaintances to also do so.
See you there!

The European Business Club Poland hosted British Ambassador.

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At the invitation of the President Janusz Cieslak on October 6, 2014 European Business Club Poland hosted visit of the British Ambassador to Poland, HE Robin Barnett. During his welcome speech President Janusz Cieslak pointed out, inter alia, that it is Ambassador Barnett’s third time full diplomatic mission in Poland and is one of the greatest friends of our country.

HE Ambasador Robin Barnett during the meeting
HE Ambasador Robin Barnett during the meeting

In his speech Ambassador Robin Barnett stated that Poland is by far the most important trading partner for the UK in Central Europe. Trade is very lively and is growing more and more rapidly. Polish accession to the European Union resulted in a significant increase in trade between the two countries. Currently, the UK market is, after Germany, Polish second largest export market. So far, export to the UK was conducted in the majority by large corporations. Recently we can observe a change in this trend. More and more Polish companies operating at UK’s market are small and medium size companies which also begin to export their goods and services. Ambassador Robin Barnett pointed out two factors that undoubtedly contribute to the expansion of Polish products and services to the UK market. From May 1, 2004, more than half a million Poles have permanently emigrated to the UK and consequently the Polish language became the second, after English, the most used in the UK. Second factor is that the Polish businesses opened up to new opportunities and they offer more competitive products and services, which is appreciated in the global markets.
The Ambassador stressed that the United Kingdom is one of the most attractive markets for investors in the world. It is also appreciated by our entrepreneurs. Currently the UK there is operating sixty thousands of Polish companies.
The overriding objective of the Embassy is supporting key British companies interested in involvement in strategic projects in Poland. Embassies staff is focused on six sectors in which British companies have a lot to offer. These are: energy, transport infrastructure and water, the defense sector, the service sector, particularly financial, health care, and advanced engineering technologies.

After Ambassadors speech there was held interesting discussion, during which Ambassador answered numerous questions.

Ambassador Robin Barnett promised to meet with members of the EBC Poland also next year.

Adam Świrski, Executive Vice President of the National Economy Bank, was a guest of our Club.

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On June 16th, Mr. Adam Świrski, Executive Vice President of the National Economy Bank, was a guest of our Club.
President Świrski was accompanied by Dr. Marek Szczepański, Managing Director of the European Funds and Mr. Arkadiusz Zabłoński, Director of the Government Exports Support Program. This meetings theme, which was traditionally held at the hospitable hotel – restaurant “Black Cat – My Warsaw Residence”, was Banking Activities in the domestic market, including the assistance for Polish managers with expansion into international markets.

Spotkanie w Europejskim Klubie Biznesu Polska
Spotkanie w Europejskim Klubie Biznesu Polska

During the welcome speech, Janusz Cieślak, President of the European Business Club Poland, presented the main guest and his accompanying persons, reminiscing the BGK’s major accomplishments during 90 years of activities. He emphasized, that the bank is the only Polish state owned bank and that it owns its registered office in Warsaw. The BGK undertakes a lot of initiatives to support the economic development of our country. This May for example, the bank approved a loan for the Polish company “Nano Carbon”, which implements a unique Polish technology of producing graphene, developed at the Institute of Electronic Materials Technology (ITME). Another example, is the financing of the company “Zakłady Magnetyzowe Ropczyce” under the Polish Investments Programme. In his speech, President Adam Świrski, presented interesting facts on the range of services provided by the bank, aimed at businesses as well as individual clients and self-governances. The bank’s operations also include the economic promotion and assistance of Polish exports and businesses operating in foreign markets. The President’s speech was accompanied by a multimedia presentation shown by directors Dr. Marek Szczepański and Arkadiusz Zabłoński. After the President’s very interesting and substantive speech and multimedia presentation, a discussion covering various aspects of the issues presented, was commenced. At the end, individual conversations with our guests and the meeting’s participants were held.

EBC Poland President awarded the Medal “For merits for Lesznowola Municipality”.

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On May 23, 2014 at the Prince Józef Poniatowski Hotel in Łazy was held ceremony on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of System Transformation in Poland. Organizator of this event was the Municipality of Lesznowola.

Janusz Cieślak, Prezes EKB Polska

Janusz Piechociński, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy was a guest of honor at the ceremony. During the ceremony the Medal “For merits for Lesznowola Municipality” entrepreneurs which helped in the dynamic development of the municipality were honored. Among the invited guests was Mr. Janusz Cieślak, President of the European Business Club Poland, who was also honored with the Medal “For merits for Lesznowola Municipality”.

VI European Economic Congress.

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On May 7-9, 2014. in Katowice was held VI European Economic Congress. It has been attended by over 6000 participants from all over the world. The guests of the Congress were Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Deputy Prime Minister Elżbieta Bieńkowska – Minister of Infrastructure and Development and Janusz Piechociński – Minister of Economy as well as other Polish ministers and ministers of other European countries.

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Plenary session

Congress was also attended by the main negotiators of the agreement between the European Union and the United States. The signing of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will mean the creation of the largest free trade area in the world. It will create enormous opportunities for business cooperation on both sides of the Atlantic. Interesting discussion was focused on the most important challenges facing the European continent, in particular the competitiveness of European goods and the creation of a strong European market, unfettered by excessive regulations.
President of the European Business Club Poland Janusz Cieslak participated in the solemn opening and plenary session devoted to the European Global Economic Co-operation and panel sessions devoted to economic cooperation: European Union – United States, European Union – China, as well as on supporting the development of Polish entrepreneurs in the country and abroad, financing investments and development of banking sector in the European Union. He also participated in many other events including the ceremony held by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development awarding winners or the competitions: “Innovative Project”, “Innovative Business Environment Institution” and “Innovative Entrepreneur”. He have also met, among others, with the Ambassadors of the United Kingdom and France, whom he invited for a meeting with members of our Association. Mr. Cieslak have also established interesting contacts, which should lead to the start of business co-operation of the European Business Club Poland with new domestic and foreign partners. President Janusz Cieslak was invited by the organizers to participate in the next VII European Economic Congress, which will take place in Katowice in 2015.
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European Business Club Poland as the Honorary Patron of the Future IT Fair Expo.

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On June 10-11, 2014. at the National Stadium in Warsaw will be held IT Fair Future Expo. It is the only B2B project in Poland for the IT industry. Offers, including innovative technologies, both in the area of software and hardware solutions, will be presented by more than 100 companies from Poland and Europe. European Business Club Poland is pleased to annouce honorary patronage of the project. Detailed information about the event organizers below. Participation in the project is free of charge. We invite you to visit the website of the fair www.itfuture.pl and participate.

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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.

“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.

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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.

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.

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.