Results of the Third Edition of Avon's "My First Mammography" Campaign

Recently completed analysis of the third edition of "My first mammography" campaign, organized by Avon Croatia, Association Europe Donna Croatia and the Institute for Public Health "Dr. Andrija Štampar", showed the undeniable importance of regular mammographic examinations and thus it achieved the goal of the organizers.
During the tour, which began in Pula followed by Rovinj, Buje, Rijeka, Ogulin and Karlovac, 304 women were examined. For 129 of (42%) this was their first mammography. Analysis of the findings found that 272 women (89.5%) have a clear mammography finding while 32 women (10.5%) have to do further examinations. The largest number of the women participating in their first mammography was recorded in Rijeka, 56.9 percent.

Avon continues to fight the breast cancer with the opening of two rooms in the premises of the Association “SVE za NJU!"

Zagreb, June 29, 2010 – Barbara Kolar, Avon's ambassador, has opened two Avon's rooms at the Center for psychological assistance to women suffering from breast cancer „SVE za NJU!“. Avon has invested funds for arranging and equipping these rooms with an aim of providing temporary accommodation for women from different parts of Croatia.
“Avon reaffirms the importance of our contribution to issues of wider significance such as the fight against breast cancer. Buying Avon products marked with pink ribbon is the easiest way to contribute,” said Barbara Kolar.
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, launched in 1992, assembles more than 50 countries actively involved in Avon’s fight against this disease. By selling products marked with pink ribbon Avon Croatia gathered more than 1.7 million kuna for breast cancer causes.

Excellent start for the Best Buy Award certification project

Best Buy Award is a project initiated by our own member Axios d.o.o. It was launched at the end of February this year and already in the first three months it has been successful beyond all expectations. Best Buy Award is a program of certification and reward done in association with AmCham's Patron Member, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and in partnership cooperation with the renowned Centre for Market Research, GFK. Best Buy Award is a certificate which focuses on what interests today's consumers the most - 'What is being offered on the market that has the best price as well as excellent quality'.

With 'Best Buy Award' research and certification, the fundamental goal is to enable consumers on the Croatian market to easily recognise those products and services which offer the best price whilst at the same time - top quality. Only 'Best Buy Award' rewards products and services in Croatia on the basis of their quality and price - as determined by scientific research based on the opinions and experiences of consumers themselves.

In only the first three months since it was launched, all of the most significant Croatian media have been positively informing the public about the Best Buy Certification Project including: HRT; Jutarnji list; Večernji list; 24 sata; Globus; Gloria; Lider; Business.hr; Poslovni dnevnik; Net.hr; Index.hr; Tportal; SeeBiz and many others. In total, more than 600 media sources in Croatia have written about Best Buy Award with more than 20,000 references on the internet alone (source: Google).

Some of the largest Croatian and international companies present in Croatia have already joined the Best Buy Award program by being holders of the Best Buy Award Certificate including: Vindija; Podravka; Dukat; Zagrebačka banka; City Center One; Magma; HG Spot; the daily newspaper 24 sata; the business weekly Lider; and many others.

This has created a strong foundation on which to expand this innovative project developed in Croatia in association with Croatian and international companies in the region and beyond.

The Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZŠEM) is holding"The Social Marketplace" showcase

The Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZŠEM) is holding"The Social Marketplace" showcase on June 17th, from 9:00 - 17:00 (free entrance) at their premises (Jordanovac 110, Zagreb). The showcase is also a part of the 9th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility organized by ZŠEM, taking place in Zagreb from June 16-18, 2010.

The showcase brings together a collection of mission oriented associations and firms who combine both social, environmental and financial goals. These social enterprises will showcase their programs, activities and offer products and services for both display and purchase for visitors.
If you interested in learning more about social enterprise be sure to visit it.

Croatian Academic and Research Network Connects 1,300 Schools With Cisco Technology

Cisco announced that the Croatian Academic and Research Network (CARNet) has extended its Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) to connect 1,300 primary and secondary schools across Croatia. As part of the Connected Schools initiative, the e-Islands project connects schools on Croatian islands with the mainland. This helps teachers give virtual lectures to pupils using video and multimedia equipment, including smartboards (touch-sensitive whiteboards for displaying computer output) over the IP network.

The new network enables students and teachers to access services such as e-mail, Internet, videoconferencing, Web hosting, online learning tools, including the online national encyclopedia (the first of its kind in Croatia), applications for content management and portal building, information exchange forums, and the European GÉANT research and education network.
Read more on http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/prod_121009.html?sid=BAC-NewsWire

Croatian Pharmacy Chain Introduces Cisco Digital Signs Solution

Cisco today announced that the Croatian pharmacy chain Farmacia, owned by Atlantic Grupa, is deploying Cisco Digital Signs across its network of 54 stores in 15 Croatian cities. Cisco Digital Signs, part of the Cisco Digital Media Suite (DMS), provides Farmacia with a centralized streaming of graphics and video content to terminals placed in each pharmacy location. Farmacia uses Cisco Digital Signs to efficiently and easily distribute information related to health care, the prevention of illnesses, new pharmaceuticals and pharmacy services across its network. The pharmacy chain is also planning to use Cisco DMS to distribute training content to individual stores, so that pharmacists don't need to travel for training sessions and business productivity is not interrupted.
Read more online http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2010/prod_052410.html

American College of Management and Technology (ACMT): Masters of Science in Professional Studies Info Session

American College of Management and Technology will hold an info session on a unique graduate program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Professional Studies, with concentrations in Service Leadership and Project Management.

Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Times: 18:30
Address: ACMT, Amruševa 11, Zagreb

The M.S. in Professional Studies degree program offers the opportunity to get a master’s degree in Croatia from a leading U.S. university. Learn from experienced faculty who are internationally respected for their professional contributions.
The curriculum emphasizes project management, critical thinking and analytical skills which can be immediately applied to the workplace.
This is an intensive program consisting of 11 courses conducted over a 17 month period and an independent capstone project. Course schedules will cater to working professionals and be delivered in an intensive two-week model with class sessions in the evenings.
To learn more please contact ACMT, Lana Buzuk, Tel: +385 20 433 000
Mob: +385 99 218 2168; admissions@acmt.hr

Zagreb School of Economy and Management supporting a Charity Ball "Room to Bloom"

AmCham member ZŠEM is supporting and participating at the charity ball organized by the International Women's Club, Room to Bloom to be held on 29 May 2010 at the Regent Esplanade Zagreb. The profits collected from ticket sales, direct donations, silent auction and charity raffle will be donated to the Center for Education Zajezda. The Center houses children and youth with mental and physical disabilities and has not been refurbished in 25 years. For more information please contact Tina Lee Odinsky Zec (ZŠEM, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and CRM, +385 (91) 558 3044)

Moj Posao- 2nd Virtual Career and Education Day

The 2nd Virtual Career and Education Day, organized by MojPosao jobsite started on May 5th. The Virtual Career and Education Day is a 3D application available at the web address www.DanKarijera.com which will be active from May 5th till May 12th.
The 2nd Virtual Career and Education Day has 14 participating companies and educational institutions.
After successful organization of the 1st Virtual Career Day in September 2009 which attracted over 30,000 visitors, it is expected that this year the fair will be even more successful.

The American International School of Zagreb Scholarship Program for Academic and Leadership Excellence

The American International School of Zagreb is pleased to announce the Young Leaders Scholarship Program for a new student entering High School (Grades 9-12).
The winner of the scholarship will receive for up to four years (8 semesters) until he/she graduates from AISZ. The student must meet academic and leadership requirements to retain the scholarship year to year.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is offered for students in Grades 11 and 12.
Further information about the school is available on the school website (www.aisz.hr ) or by contacting the Admissions Department
at +385 1 4680 133.