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American Chamber of
Commerce in Croatia
Radnička 47
10000 ZAGREB
Croatia
Tel: +385.(0)1.4836.777
Tel: +385.(0)1.4836.778
Fax: +385.(0)1.4836.776 info@amcham.hr |
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| 14 srpanj, 2010 |
Time: 14 July, 2010; 13:00 -14:30 (event registration from 12:30)
Place: The Regent Esplanade
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AMCHAM LUNCHSpeaker: Ms. Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International Ms. Huguette Labelle, Chair of Transparency International, the global civil society organization leading the fight against corruption, met with AmCham Members during her visit to Croatia on Wednesday July 14th 2010. AmCham is working on improving the business climate with transparency and the rule of law being key issues. After the AmCham lunch Ms. Hugette Labelle met with the Prime Minister Kosor, President Josipović and other Government officials. |
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| | | | 3 srpanj, 2010 |
Time: July 3rd, 2010; from 16:00 -22:00 (3 srpnja, 2010; od 16:00 -22:00)
Place: Bundek Lake Zagreb; jezero Bundek (Zagreb)
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AMCHAM INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC; PIKNIK AMERIČKE GOSPODARSKE KOMORE Entertainment:
"Whatever" rock band will keep you dancing all afternoon
Interactive outdoor games and competitions for adults and kids
Art workshop
Face painting and balloon twisting
Jumping castle/slide
Megablast urban dance crew will show you some groovy dance moves
Fireworks grand finale
Raffle
- 7-day stay for a family of 4 at a beach house Waterman Holiday
Club (Brač)
- Tissot watch V8 by Marli watches & jewelry
- Lenovo Netbook IdeaPad S10e
- weekend stay at The Westin Excelsior in Florence
- American Shop gift certificate
- exclusive Wiley X sunglasses provided by American Stop
- 4 Pivac product packages
- AVON Perfect Looks package
- Gavrilović & Diona product package
- 2 wellness gift certificates, Hotel Antunović
- gift voucher from Travel Club Radius
Ticket price: 120,00 kn (children under 10 years free of charge).
Part of the ticket proceeds will be donated to association Krijesnica that helps children with malignant conditions.
Silver Sponsor
Car Sponsor:
Sponsor:
Allianz
Pliva Hrvatska
In Kind sponsor
AGS Zagreb
Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems
Gavrilović
Karlovačka Pivovara
McDonald's Hrvatska
Dance club Megablast
Mesna industrija Braća Pivac & PPK Karlovac
Pernod Ricard Group- Jim Beam
Radovan Petrović honey products
The Regent Esplanade Zagreb
The Westin Zagreb & Sheraton Zagreb hotel
Music by Whatever band
Themed sponsor:
Travel Club Radius- Kid's Zone sponsor
Media sponsor:
Poslovni dnevnik
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| | | | 14 svibanj, 2010 |
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Time: 14 May, 2010 starting at 17:30
Place: Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Rooseveltov Trg 2, Zagreb
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US BUSINESS RECEPTION Topic:
Event hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia, U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Office to the EBRD and U.S. Embassy Zagreb Commercial Service.
The US Business reception was held on the occasion of the 2010
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Annual Meeting and Business Forum held in Zagreb on 14 & 15 May, 2010. Speaker: US BUSINESS RECEPTION sponsored by KPMG Special guest: US Ambassador to Croatia, H..E. James B. Foley.
 
In the light of the EBRD Business Forum, more than 100 people gathered on AmCham's Business reception to network and share business experiences and opinions. In addition to many AmCham members the reception gathered a substantial number of US companies and EBRD bankers attending the Forum.
AmCham members had the opportunity to meet and network with Senior EBRD Bankers, members of the official U.S. Delegation attending the EBRD Business Forum and Senior managers from the American Chamber of Commerce member companies.
We would like to thank the KPMG for sponsoring the event and the Croatian Chamber of Commerce for providing the venue.
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| | | | 13 svibanj, 2010 |
Time: 18:00-19:00
Place: Ivana Lučića 2a / 17- Zagreb, KPMG offices
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AMCHAM ROUNDTABLESpeaker: AmCham roundtable with Board Members, Committee Chairs and EBRD Senior Directors (Henry Russell, EBRD Director, SME; Sylvia Gansser-Potts, EBRD Director, Property & Tourism;Peter Sanfey, EBRD Lead Economist)   |
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| | | | 12 svibanj, 2010 |
Time: 12 May 2010, 12:00 - 14:00
Place: Hotel Antunović Zagreb
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AmCham Lunch - President of Croatia, prof. dr.sc. Ivo JosipovićSpeaker: President of Croatia, prof. dr.sc. Ivo Josipović     |
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| | | | 29 travanj, 2010 |
Time: 29 April, 2010, 12:00 -14:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb
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AmCham Lunch with Charlotte Ruhe, EBRD Director for Croatia Topic:
Sponsored by: PBZ Card
Speech remarks of Mrs. Ruhe were focused on the EBRD's upcoming Annual Meeting, an event which will draw some 2000 delegates and business guests to Zagreb and Bank's activities in Croatia and the region. Speaker: Charlotte Ruhe, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Director for Croatia.
Charlotte Ruhe is Director for Croatia for EBRD, appointed in January 2005. Previously Ms. Ruhe was a Senior Banker in the EBRD Financial Institutions Team, responsible for originating and executing debt and equity transactions with banks, private equity funds, and other financial intermediaries. From 2000- 2005, Ms Ruhe managed the EU/EBRD SME Finance Facility in new EU Member States and Accession countries. Prior to joining EBRD in 1992, she was an economist in the Office of International Banking of the US Treasury Department. Ms Ruhe has an MA from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BA from Indiana University."
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| | | | 3 ožujak, 2010 |
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Time: 4 March, 2010, starting at 19:00
Place: Sheraton Zagreb
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AmCham Supported Events: Best In Customer Service Awards Top 25 Topic:
Are you one of Croatia’s Top 25 Companies in Customer Service?
Established in 2008 by Vita Komunikacije, the Best in Customer Service Award, HR Top 25, is an annual competition recognizing excellence in customer service. Gain the recognition you deserve. Receive media exposure and attention, as we showcase Award winning organizations as the ‘best’ in the country.
Best in Customer Service Award is the first national Award program that rewards and recognizes excellence in customer service.
The Gala dinner to award the 2009 winners was held at the Sheraton Zagreb Hotel on March 4, 2010.
We are proud that eight out of nine award winners are AmCham members.
Please allow us to congratulate the following companies:
Pliva Hrvatska d.o.o.
Raiffeisenbank Austria d.d.
Colliers International d.o.o.
DHL International d.o.o.
PBZ Card d.o.o.
Avon Kozmetika d.o.o.
International Kindergarten „Horizons“ We recognized Croatia's best companies in Customer Service who demonstrate excellence in 5 key areas: Service Leadership; Service Culture; Service Positioning; Service Relationship Marketing; and Service Recovery.
Stand out from the crowd. Be Recognized.
For more information, please visit www.bestincustomerserviceawards.com |
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| | | | 26 veljača, 2010 |
Time: Feburary 26, 2010; 8:00 AM; registration from 7:45 AM
Place: The Regent Esplanade
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Power Breakfast: Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, the US Department of State Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Topic:
The Obama Administration’s Approach to Eurasian Energy Issues Speaker: Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, the US Department of State Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy. AmCham had the pleasure to host a special Power Breakfast speaker, Ambassador Richard L. Morningstar, the US Department of State Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy. Ambassador Morningstar was appointed to this position in June 2009. He visited Croatia to discuss regional energy security with senior representatives of the Croatian government and industry. The topic of his discussion with AmCham was"The Obama Administration's Approach to Eurasian Energy Issues."
He has extensive business as well as diplomatic experience.
He was the Senior Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. He was Special Advisor to President Clinton and the Secretary of State for assistance to the former Soviet Union very soon after the independence of the Soviet Republics. He was Special Advisor to President Clinton and to the Secretary of State on Caspian Basin energy diplomacy. Ambassador Morningstar was also the United States Ambassador to the European Union.
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| | | | 25 veljača, 2010 |
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Time: February 25, 2009
Place: Hotel Sheraton Zagreb
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INTELEKTIV - Intellectual Property Conference Topic:
AmCham and the AmCham Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Committee, with its member Vernexo, organized the business conference (Intelektiv) dedicated to the commercialization, management and protection of intellectual property. The one-day conference took place in Zagreb on 25 February 2010. The content was organized around business benefits and practical guidance to companies in managing and protecting patents, copyright and trademarks. As an intangible asset, intellectual property is becoming increasingly important to high performance organizations.
For more information please visit www.intelektiv.com
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Intelektiv (AmCham and Vernexo) & Brand Owners Association in Partnership with Croatian Customs - Intellectual Property Protection Events
One of the aims of the Intelektiv conference is also to educate the general public of Croatia on the problems of intellectual property protection. For this reason in co-organization with Brand Owners Association and with help of the Croatian Customs we organized two events where Croatian Customs officers presented various counterfeited goods they confiscated. The events took place in Avenue Mall on Friday (12 Feb) and City Center One (13 Feb) on Saturday during the busiest times of the day. They raised great interest from the shoppers and were great success.
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The official press conference announcing the event was held Nov. 26, 2009
Damir Vucić, AmCham izvršni direktor
Bojan Stipić, Direktor konferencije Intelektiv
Venesa Schütz, General Manager, Microsoft
Danica Ramljak, Ravnateljica Institut "Ruđer Bošković"
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| | | | 24 studeni, 2009 |
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Coca-Cola HBC Hrvatska, Milana Sachsa 1, Zagreb
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AmCham Annual General Assembly- MEMBERS ONLY During the Annual General Assembly, elections were also held for six Board of Governors positions and we are pleased to inform you that the following members were elected to the Board:
President - Don Markušić, Odvjetničko društvo Borić i partneri d.o.o.
First Vice President - Vedrana Likan, Colliers International d.o.o.
Secretary Treasurer - Sandro Baričević, Coca-Cola Adria d.o.o.
Untitled Governors
Mislav Blažić, PBZ Card d.o.o.
Philip Mahoney, The Regent Esplanade Zagreb
Paul Suchar, KPMG Croatia d.o.o.
Tomislav Krmpotić remains Second Vice President since his position is in midterm.
Full minutes of the Annual General Assembly are available at www.amcham.hr in the Members only pages.
A very special THANK YOU to Coca-Cola HBC Hrvatska for kindly providing the venue and catering for the Assembly!
Mr. Arn Willems, outgoing AmCham President, briefly presented the Chamber’s activities in 2009. In addition to the many regular events organized by the Chamber, including luncheons (which number although reduced was more than compensated with high-profile speakers that attracted record high attendance), various seminars, power breakfasts, conferences and continuing Road Show (Rijeka and Pula), AmCham also published several position papers: ‘Protection of Fair Market Competition in Croatia’, ‘AmCham Encourages and Supports Adoption of Legislation/Regulation Promoting Environmentally-friendly Technologies, including Hybrid Vehicles, Solar Energy, Public Transport…’, ‘Expediting Croatia’s EU Accession Critical to Economic Prosperity/Development of SouthEast Europe’, ‘It is Imperative for the State to Regularly Fulfill its Financial Obligations towards Small and Medium-sized Businesses in the ICT and Other Business Sectors, in Order to Maintain Companies' Sustainability’.
Mr. Willems reminded members that position papers are an excellent tool for having their voice heard on important business issues. He emphasized the great success of the Law on Foreigners Task Force in changing the unfavorable provisions of legislation regulating foreigners within Croatia. Also, AmCham has established two new committees: Trade and Investment Committee (with subcommittees: Transparency/Bureaucracy, Finance/Investment, Competitiveness/Cost) and IPR Committee. He also announced INTELEKTIV - the first Croatian business conference dedicated to the commercialization, management and protection of intellectual property organized by AmCham and IPR Committee, to be held on 25 February 2010. AmCham also remained active in their Corporate social responsibility activities – organizing another successful Night of a 1000 Dinners that collects funds for demining, as well as collecting donations at our traditional 4th July Picnic for PUŽ-Association for Children with Developmental Deficiencies, for the purchase of specially designed learning communicators for the development of verbal abilities. We also supported the charity concert for the Debra Association. The funds will be used as the initial capital for building an international rehabilitation camp for "Butterfly children"- children suffering from the Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic skin blistering condition.
Mr. Vucić, Executive Director, thanked the presiding Board Members, Executive Office staff, and all the members for their support and work during the past financially challenging year. He presented the financial report for the 2009 financial year and budget for 2010. He highlighted the record figures of increased new members (36 actual compared to 28 planned) and positive advertising income that enabled us to offset the high level of membership cancellations we had due to the economic downturn. |
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| | | | 20 studeni, 2009 |
Time: November 20, 2009, starting at 19:30 (welcome cocktail), 20:00 (dinner)
Place: Hotel Antunović Zagreb
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NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DINNERS 2009 Topic:
GOLD SPONSOR:
Sponsors include:
Antunović TA
Cisco Systems
Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Pliva Hrvatska
Wolf Theiss Rechtanwälte GmbH-Podružnica Zagreb
In Kind Sponsor:
Bin 19
Coca-Cola
Vina Bibich
Vinarstvo i podrumarstvo Krauthaker
Vita Komunikacije
Creative Agency: TBWA\ Zagreb
Media partners:
Nova TV
Večernji list
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in partnership with the Embassy of Canada, Embassy of the United States of America and International Trust Fund (ITF) , is organizing the eighth humanitarian gala dinner for mine free Croatia called the “ Night of a Thousand Dinners”. It is scheduled to take place in November 2009. On November 20, 2009, more than 250 guests gathered for the 8th Night of a Thousand Dinners charity gala dinner for mine clearance in Croatia.
Every ticket was a donation to the cause and AmCham will be receiving a substantial direct donation in the amount of 100.000,00 kn from Mr. Riccardo Mazzucchelli, who gallantly offered the substantial donation at the dinner.
From 2001- 2008 the impressive amount of over 663,642 USD (approx. 4, 000, 000.00 kn) has been collected for mine clearance. All of the funds collected during the dinner through ticket sales and direct donations will be enlarged by the Canadian and US humanitarian funds through the International Trust Fund (ITF) for Demining and Mine Victims Assistance.
This year's project is still ongoing – donations can be paid to our special bank account: 2330003-1100367301 (Societe Generale - Splitska banka d.d.)
Due to the support of our sposnors and donators, we are proud that each year we make a difference in people's lives. Areas where we choose to donate the funds are of great significance to the safety and prosperity of the people living there, but for whatever reason these particular locations are low on the national demining priority list. Although a large portion of mines and unexploded ordinance have been cleared, the work is not yet over with the latest national plan estimating that Croatian will be free of mines and explosives at the earliest by 2019.
Presently, we have helped clear the following areas in Croatia:
• 2002 – “Areas of the agricultural institute in the Osijek region”
Area size: 24.940 m2
• 2002 – “Areas of the agricultural institute in the Osijek region”
Area size: 22.100 m2
• 2003 – The city of Vukovar, agricultural areas”
Area size: 63.820 m2
• 2004 - “Wider area around river Korana” (National Park Plitvice)
Area size: 26.040 m2
2005 - “Agricultural areas, Zadar- Baštica county”
Area size: 26.000 m2
• 2006- “Area around elementary school in Tordinci”
Area size: 49.610 m²
• 2007. Pristeg, Ivandića stanovi (Zadar County) - in the vicinity of the houses
• 2008- agricultural area/in the vicinity of the village Slana, Sisačko-moslavačka county
The 2009 gathered many guests from the Croatian business community, the government, international organizations and the diplomatic corps. Among our guests were Mr. Luka Bebić - President of the Croatian Parliament, US Ambassador - James B. Foley and Mr. David Fairchild - the emissary of the Canadian Embassy, Minister Tomislav Ivić (Ministry of the Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity), Mrs. Maja Vrtarić - the emissary of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Mrs. Jelena Pavičić Vukičević - Deputy Mayor of Zagreb and Mr. Mislav Blažić - President of the Board of PBZ Card.
Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner, accompanied by fine wines, and ended the evening dancing to the music of the Swingers band. Famous for their energetic performances, the Swingers band played some of the best evergreen hits of the 20th century. The dinner host was the actor Robert Jozinović (Nova TV series, "Najbolje godine").
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| | | | 10 studeni, 2009 |
Time: November 10,2009 12:00 -14:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
Speech: "A Reform Agenda for the Global Economic Crisis"
The new United States Ambassador to Croatia offers his view of the current political and economic relationship of the United States and Croatia and his vision of how these two nations can work together to build a stronger bilateral trade relationship that helps both economies to become more competitive in the global economy. Speaker: US Ambassador to Croatia, James B. Foley Attendance at AmCham Luncheons is free of charge for our Patron members for one representative.
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| | | | 27 listopad, 2009 |
Time: 12:00 -14:00
Place: hotel Westin Zagreb
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AmCham LuncheonSpeaker: Olgica Spevec, President of the Competition Council, Croatian Competition Agency CV In her luncheon presentation , Mr sc Olgica Spevec spoke about the activities of the Croatian Competition Agency regarding the implementation of law and policy of competition in the Republic of Croatia, its tasks, responsibilities, legal powers and practice in the fight against cartels, abuse of dominant position and policy of the Agency in assessing the concentration of entrepreneurs. In doing so, she introduced the new Law on Competition Protection in more detail. In addition she spoke about the obligations of Croatia arising from relations with the EU. Part of the presentation was devoted to issues related to the control of state aid and the harmonization of the Croatian system to the EU in this matter.
       
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| | | | 13 listopad, 2009 |
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Time: October 13, 2009; starts at 18:00; (Free attendance! Short presentation, buffet & refreshments)
Place: Lexus Centar Zagreb, Velikopoljska 1, 10010 Zagreb
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AmCham Cocktail: LEXUS TOUCH AND FEEL SESSION- HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Topic:
We know that you know a lot about automotive technology, but have you
ever tested a Hybrid?
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| | | | 24 rujan, 2009 |
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Time: September 24,2009 18:00 -20:00
Place: The Regent Esplanade
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AmCham Cocktail sponsored by the American College of Management & Technology Topic:
On September 24, 2009, the Best in Customer Service Award (BICSA) was presented at the AmCham Autumn Cocktail, held at The Regent Esplanade in Zagreb. The AmCham supported event was organized by Vita Komunikacije d.o.o. and sponsored by the American College of Management & Technology (ACMT) in Dubrovnik.
‘Quality customer service leaves a lasting impression’ was the message delivered during the presentation of the BICSA. The message is of great importance especially in these tough economic times where the cost of customer dissatisfaction is huge! Research shows that 70% of unhappy customers will switch and take their business elsewhere, and the cost of hiring a new employee is up to 10 times greater than retaining current ones.
So what does it take to remain competitive and meet today’s challenging business environment? A strategic focus on the customer,” explains Nikolina Marusic, Co-founder and Director of Vita Komunikacije. “Companies that develop and maintain strong relationships with their internal and external customers will create customer value and customer satisfaction, which, in turn, will influence the company’s long-term profits.”
Established in 2008, the BICSA is an annual competition open to any organization with a head office or branch in Croatia, regardless of size or sector. The purpose of the award is to promote excellence, best practices, leadership and innovation. Organizations compete against one another and are evaluated against five Criteria: (1) Service Leadership; (2) Service Culture; (3) Service Positioning; (4) Service Relationship Marketing and; (5) Service Recovery.
To determine the winners, the BICSA program uses similar methodology as highly respected programs, such the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in the United States and the EFQM in Europe.
Award winners will be recognized at a special recognition dinner on March 4, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel in Zagreb. In addition, winners will be profiled in a special national report in Poslovni Dnevnik, the program Media Partner and Co-organizer. The report will be published in February 2010.
All AmCham members are invited to take part in this innovative program. Be a proud supporter of Croatian excellence—become a sponsor or apply for recognition. Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 list.
For more information on the Best in Customer Service Award or to learn how you can improve the quality of customer service in your organization, call +385 989058810 or send an email to info@bestincustomerserviceawards.com  .
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| | | | 14 rujan, 2009 |
Time: September 14,2009; 13:30-15:30
Place: Hotel Antunović
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AMCHAM LUNCHEON with the President of Croatia, Stjepan MesićSpeaker: President of Croatia, Mr. Stjepan Mesić
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| | | | 16 srpanj, 2009 |
Time: July 16, 2009 at 11:30
Place: Village Slana, Sisačko-moslavačka county
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MINE ADOPTION CEREMONY & Press conference - Night of a Thousand Dinners 2008 funds MAIN PARTICIPANTS OF the CEREMONY
•American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham): AmCham Board member, Mrs. Tanja Pilipović (Zagreb Airport), Damir Vucić (executive director)
•US Embassy- Christopher Zimmer (Political officer)
•Main sponsor: PBZ Card- Nina Oberiter Gluhak (President of the Supervisory Board)
•CROMAC- Oto Jungwirth (Director)
•City of Petrinja- Mr. Željko Nenadić (Mayor)
•International Trust Fund – Mr. Andrej Golob (Project Manager)
Interesting info about the 2008 dinner:
•2008 dinner was the 7th one to be organized by AmCham; we are planning another one this year in November 2009
• The amount collected with the 2008 dinner itself is: 27.000,00 USD (approx. 143.370,00 kn)
This amount will be additionally be enlarged through ITF
• From 2001 -2008 through we so far donated 585.590,00 USD (cca. 3.143 370,00 kn); the listed amount is without the matched 2008 funds from ITF
• PBZ Card was the largest sponsor of the 2008 dinner. ‘’Platinum sponsor’’
•Information on the field: demining will ensure the safety of local population (around 200 people live there), safe access to arable land, orchards and pastures in order to revive farming and cattle breeding. The area also lies near a main road and around the cemetery and Church in the village of Slana. On their way to the fields, cemetery or Church, locals are daily passing by the heavy mine contaminated land. Since the minefield is close to the houses in one part, several families are at risk.
The village was heavily destroyed during the war as it was in the zone of heavy battles, where confrontation lines were moved several times.
Please view the press release in the attachment.
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| | | | 4 srpanj, 2009 |
Time: July 4,2009; 16:00-22:30
Place: Lake Bundek
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INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC Early Saturday afternoon looked bleak – we thought we should rename the event ‘ Pool party’, since the heavy (monsoon!) rain created a series of small new lake s at our Bundek Lake picnic site. Fortunately, once again we had a little help from above and the Sun appeared around 3 p.m. and by the time our guests started arriving, we were mostly dry and ready for fun and games. As always, our numerous sponsors provided delicious food and refreshing drinks, as well as entertainment for big and small. After the formal address by U.S. Ambassador Robert Bradtke and AmCham President Arn Willems, AmCham Executive director Damir Vucić dr e w lucky winners of our rich raffle. This year we also donated part of ticket proceeds to Udruga Puž – Association for
Children with Developmental Deficiencies . The charity proceeds will be used for the purchase of specially designed learning communicators for the development of verbal abilities. The day ended with our traditional fireworks and this year 's experience was especially enhanced with special 3D glasses!
As always, special thanks to all of our sponsors and the Executive Office staff, without whom this wonderful event would be impossible to organize.
Thank you
Silver sponsors
PLIVA Hrvatska
Toyota Croatia
In Kind sponsors
AGS Zagreb
Coca-Cola HBC Hrvatska
Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems
FedEx Express-Rhea
Gavrilović
Karlovačka pivovara
M & M cakes
McDonald's Hrvatska
Terra Mystica
The Westin Zagreb & Sheraton Zagreb
Music by Whatever Band
Raffle prizes:
All inclusive 7-day stay for a family of 4 at Waterman Holiday Club (Brač) www.watermanresorts.com
Diamond earrings by Zlatarna Križek,
Palm Treo PRO mobile phone by Etranet, Lenovo Netbook IdeaPad S10e,
Weekend trip to Jelov klanac Ranch near Plitvice lakes by Terra Mystica,
AVON Perfect Looks package
Lovranske Vile wellness package
Pivac product packages
Diona gift basket
Donor: Philip Morris Zagreb
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| | | | 27 svibanj, 2009 |
Time: May 27,2009, 9:00 -12:00
Place: Hotel Sheraton Zagreb
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WORKSHOP ON WIND POWER PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT AND GRID INTEGRATION - sponsored by General Electric Energy (By invitation only) As part of their regular monthly Env i ronmental Committee meetings and activities, the American Chamber of Commerce organized a workshop in cooperation with the representatives of General Electric (GE ) Energy, titled "Workshop on Wind Power Projects Development and Grid Integration".
The event was opened by Mark Gero, the Chairman of AmCham's Environment Committee, and the director of Eco-Logic Systems in Croatia. The Environmental Committee is one of the most active AmCham committees, consisting of representatives of corporations and guest members from vital Croatian institutions.
The event was attended by guests from selected Government institutions, universities, funds, and corporations that deal with the renewable energy sources, namely the wind energy.
Program:
Welcome coffee 8:45 a.m.
1. Welcome and Introduction to GE Energy - Neven Pecotic (Country Executive, GE Energy) (15 min)
2. Grid Planning and Operation with High Levels of Wind Power – Nicholas Miller, General Manager, GE Energy Consulting (1 hour)
10:30 a.m. Coffee break
3. Wind Power Project Development with GE – Frank Fisher, Commercial Developer, GE Energy Global Development (45 min)
4. Experiences and Lessons Learned – RSE Legislation in Europe – Martin Bergenkamp, Manager GE Energy Strategic Marketing (45 min)
5. GE Wind Products - Natasa Pavlovic, Sales Director, GE Energy (10 min)
Discussion
Event Presentations:
Grid Integration: Enabling High Levels of Renewables
Nicholas W. Miller
GE Energy
Project Co-Development with GE Energy
Frank Fisher
GE Energy
GE's 2.5 xl design
Nataša Pavlovic
GE Wind
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| | | | 21 svibanj, 2009 |
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Time: May 21,2009; 9:00 -10:30 AM
Place: Hotel Antunović Zagreb, Zagrebačka avenija 100a; Sponsor In Kind: Hotel Antunovic Zagreb
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Event Sponsor AGS Zagreb LAW ON FOREIGNERS POWER BREAKFAST Topic:
Together with officials from MUP, AmCham presented changes to the new Law on foreigners and the accomplishments of the AmCham Law on Foreigners Task force.
The new Law on Foreigners was ratified by Parliament in March 2009. Speaker: Speakers: Dražen Horvat (MUP, Head of Department for for Foreigners and Asylum), Ljiljana Maglić Radoš (MUP, Head of Unit, Foreigners Status Affairs), Don Markušić (Partner/Barrister & Solicitor, Law Firm Borić & Partners), Chairman of AmCham's Law on Foreigners Task Force and Vice President of the AmCham Board of Governors . Photos: download here
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| | | | 20 svibanj, 2009 |
Time: May 20,2009
Place: Movieplex, Kaptol Centar, Zagreb
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AmCham Supported Event: CROATIAN CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION DAY 2009 Topic:
ZAGREB, 20th May 2009 - In the year proclaimed the Year of Creativity and Innovation by the European Parliament, the Development and Creativity Network Association – MRAK – organized the Croatian Creativity and Innovation Day and gave out awards for creativity and innovation in the business and social sectors. The Croatian Creativity and Innovation Day was opened by Mrs. Ivana Nikolić, the President of MRAK, who stressed the importance of having a creative approach and said:
“We live in a time which yearns for creativity. This moment, which became known as the crisis, not only economic, but also social and spiritual, is a situation which asks for change and change can be instigated only by creativity.”
The official program of this unique manifestation began with dynamic and conceptually intriguing presentations by various lecturers, such as prof. Slavko Krajcar, prof. Slavica Singer, prof. Velimir Srića, winners of FameLab and others who were very successful at bringing the audience closer to their “aha” moment. The audience especially enjoyed the lecture of Staša Puškarić, professor at the American College for Management and Technology (ACMT) in Dubrovnik, who devised a way to save our planet’s atmosphere by installing carbon monoxide to the bottom of the sea, without killing underwater life.
The program continued with an interactive round-table on creativity and innovation as a tool for new economic growth and was moderated by the highly acclaimed Radio 101 host Zrinka Vrabec. Participants of the round-table, such as prof. Mate Granić, Dean of the High College of Journalism and the President of the Croatian Society of Lobbyis; Mr. Ivica Mudrinić, President and the Chief Executive Officer of T-HT; Mrs. Avis Beneš, manager of the EU Info Centre and terribly charismatic prof. Davor Pavuna, professor at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale –EPFL in Switzerland, voiced out their visions how to trigger constructive creative energy, so as to confront the inert systems which prefer the conventional way of thinking, especially in this time of economic crisis.
The moment that all were anxiously waiting for was the award ceremony hosted by the young Croatian actor Filip Jurčić. When the most creative and innovative in the business and social sectors were pronounced, the winners and the nominees, as well as all the other guest and attendees, were invited to a banquet at the Movieplex Hall where all were able to enjoy the company of innovation enthusiasts and exchange their creative ideas.
The Croatian Creativity and Innovation Day was founded in the year 2008 with the aim to encourage people to use their creativity and manage their creative intelligence more intensively, both in their private lives and corporate worlds. Since creativity is the main generator of development, through competent and creative lectures and by the means of the Award for Creativity and Innovation, the Development and Creativity Network Association intended to encourage different patterns of thinking and trigger the use of creativity in everyday corporate, social and private sector activities. |
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| | | | 7 svibanj, 2009 |
Time: May 7,2009; 18:00-20:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb- Opera conference room
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SPEED DATING IN BUSINESS Topic:
More than 100 people attended the AmCham Speed Dating in Business cocktail. Guests had an opportunity to get to know three new companies in the AmCham membership (Luminus, Mikrocop and Ruđer Inovacije) and form new business contacts.
The next event is scheduled for September 2009. Speaker: Luminus- “Luminus introduced the world to the Oscar Awards. Twice.”
www.luminusstudio.com
Mikrocop- KODAK document management systems: 10 years experience in Croatia- case studies & realized savings
www.mikrocop.com
Rudjer Innovations - Rudjer Innovations Ltd is a technology transfer company, whose primary business objective is the commercialisation of intellectual property and innovations www.r-i.hr Looking for business networking and no time to waste? Think about speed dating, but in the business sense of course.
This is a new AmCham event, designed to present companies that recently joined AmCham and/or their new projects/programs/strategies and promote networking amongst members. Up to three new member companies/sponsors will present themselves to the guests, in a short, concise manner (approx. 5 minutes each). After the presentations, guests will be able to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with a lavish buffet and plenty of opportunity for networking.
AmCham will send e-mail invitations for the event to members, selected non-members and institutions.
Luminus is a one stop creative studio, based in Los Angeles and Zagreb (Europe), specialising in concept development, design, production and postproduction of motion media.
Over the years they have created and produced numerous TV commercials, show and convention opens, animated logos, motion graphics packages and 3D animations.
Mikrocop provides comprehensive (either in-house or outsourcing) solutions for document imaging, document management and storage of digital/ physical documents, along with the expertise and experience to address challenges such as rising document storage costs and complexity, litigation and regulatory compliance.
Company focuses on:
•long-term document imaging, document management processes and digital/physical document storage service,
•reducing document management costs and complexity,
•increasing customer's productivity, and meeting compliance requirements,
•standardization of document management and storage procedures and programs within customer's organization,
•improving efficiency and reduce costs and risks associated with regulatory compliant document management and storage.
Rudjer Innovations Ltd is a technology transfer company with a core business in commercialisation of intellectual property and innovations. It is owned by the Rudjer Boskovic Institute (www.irb.hr), the leading R&D institute in Croatia.
The activities of Rudjer Innovations Ltd include intellectual property identification and evaluation, IP protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights etc.), appropriate commercialization model realization (licensing, spin-offs, joint ventures etc.), innovation and project financing, technology transfer consultancy, commercial and business contracting. |
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| | | | 26 veljača, 2009 |
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Place: The Regent Esplanade (Emerald Ballroom)
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AMCHAM LUNCHEON- New Directions in the Obama administration
Speaker: US Ambassador to Croatia, H.E. Robert A. Bradtke On February 26, 2009 the US Ambassador to Croatia, H.E. Robert A.Bradtke, spoke for the third time at an AmCham Luncheon, this time on the subject '' New Directions in the Obama Administration
Over 160 guests attended the event, among which were many AmCham members & friends, and representatives of the diplomatic corps in Croatia.
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| | | | 20 prosinac, 2008 | |
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AMCHAM SUPPORTED EVENTS - AIESEC Zagreb Topic:
Studentska organizacija AIESEC Zagreb, Gradsko društvo Crvenog križa Zagreb uz pokroviteljstvo Američke gospodarske komore organizirat će u vremenu od 8. do 20. prosinca 2008. godine humanitarnu akciju „Zagrebačka Božićna priča“. Cilj akcije je prikupiti sredstva zakupnju uređaja za rano otkrivanje žutice u novorođenčadi na odjelu pedijatrije kliničke bolnice Sestre milosrdnice u Zagrebu, čija vrijednost iznosi 40 000 kn.
Iako ne sumnjamo u uspjeh akcije na fakultetima, potrebna nam je i financijska pomoć tvrtki, kako bi kupnja navedenog uređaja bila realizirana. Nadamo se da ćete uvidjeti plemenitu svrhu akcije te sudjelovati u ostvarivanju njezina cilja.
Akcija će se provoditi na zagrebačkim fakultetima od 8. do16. prosinca2008 .na način da će na svakom fakultetu biti uređen kutak gdje će se nalaziti kutija u koju će studenti, profesori i ostali djelatnici fakulteta moći ubacivati dobrovoljne priloge. Cijela akcija završit će manifestacijom na Trgu bana Josipa Jelačića 20.12. gdje će se prodavati porcije ribe i vina po promotivnim cijenama. Također, tokom cijele akcije prikupljat će se igračke koje će se također pokloniti navedenoj bolnici.
Žiro račun na koji možete uplatiti donacije je 1500080618 , Zagrebačka banka, u svrhu humanitarne akcije „ Zagrebačka Božićna priča“.
Mateja Benjak
OCP Humanitarian action
AIESEC Zagreb
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Phone: +385 98 415 916
Fax: +385 1 238 3131
E-mail: m_benjak@yahoo.com
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| | | | 15 prosinac, 2008 |
Time: December 15, 2008 (15.prosinac 2008. ); from 18:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb
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AMCHAM's 10th YEAR ANNIVERSARY Topic:
AmCham is celebrated the 10th year of its work in Croatia. It was officially founded by 20 companies and individuals in Croatia on
December 07,1998. AmCham’s family grows
and as the story is told,
in 1998, AmCham started with two ladies in one room,
with one great idea... to build a successful network.
Now, 10 years later our family has grown to around 170 companies and today we are proud to say that AmCham has become the premiere private sector business organization in Croatia.
1) AmCham presidents:
Michael Glazer 1998-2000 (Auctor savjetovanja),
Tomislav Šlat 2000-2002 (3M)
Tatjana Divjak 2002-2003 (Ogilvy & Mather)
Wade Channell 2003-2004 (Deloitte)
Mark Gero 2004-2005 (Eco-Logic Systems)
Josip Krznarić 2005-2007 (FedEx- Rhea)
Michael Allen 2007-2008 (Ernst & Young)
Arn Willems 2008 (CB Richard Ellis)
2) Certificate of appreciation to members 2004 -2008
- Best sponsor: Diners Club International
- In Kind sponsorship:
AGS Zagreb
Atlantic grupa
Coca-Cola
Dekori MV
Europlakat
FedEx- Rhea
Gavrilović
HUP Zagreb
Karlovačka pivovara
M & M cakes
Mars Hrvatska
McDonald's Hrvatska
Metro Cash & Carry
MMD Corporate, Public Affairs & Public Relations Consultants
Nova TV
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Publicis
Večernji list
Wrigley
Xagent
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
3) Certificate of appreciation for support to AmCham work- Honorary member:
H.E. Robert A. Bradtke (US Ambassador) Certificate of
4) Certificate of Appreciation for business support:
US Embassy Commercial Services- Pamela Ward, Commercial Attache
5) Certificate of appreciation for establishment of AmCham:
Stanka Andraković
4) Certificate of Appreciation to Committee/Task Forces (committee chairs to receive certificate)
-Law on Foreigner’s Task Force (Don Markušić, Vice President Board of Governors)
-Environmental Committee (Mark Gero, Eco-Logic Systems)
-Marketing/Membership Task Force (Damir Vucić, AmCham Executive director)
-EU/Tax/Legal Committee (Michael Glazer, Auctor savjetovanja)
-ICT Committee (Igor Meleš, Cisco)
-Investment Committee (Milan Komorčec, Agencija)
-Health Care (Tatjana Tomljanović, Merck Sharp & Dohme)
-Publications Committee (Nenad Žunec, Business Media Croatia)
5) Advocacy, Health Care Committee successfully lobbying for Data Exclusivity Legislation- Boris Braun, MSD (Chairman of Healthcare committee 2003 - 2005)
18:30 AmCham visual identity – rewards to students
6) Certificate of appreciation to members that assisted in this project:
TBWA\Zagreb- Creative agency
Vukmir and associates law firm
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| | | | 5 prosinac, 2008 |
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Time: December 05, 2008 from 07:30 p.m
Place: Hotel Sheraton Zagreb
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NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DINNERS- NOĆ TISUĆU VEČERA Topic:
For the seventh year, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in partnership with the Embassy of Canada, Embassy of the United States of America organized a humanitarian gala dinner for mine free Croatia called the “Night of a Thousand Dinners”.
The project is still opened for donations that will be matched: 2330003-1100367301 (Societe Generale - Splitska banka d.d.) 
This year's evening featured Jelena Radan with the group Meritas (Meri Jaman, Anita Valo), Marija & Ivana Husar, performing great US and Canadian female singers kao as well as the dance show by studio ''Fredi”. The host for the evening was Nevena Rendelli.
The concept of the “Night of a Thousand Dinners” is a joint initiative of the United Nations Association of the USA and the Canadian Landmine Foundation, through Adopt-A-Minefield org. with the goal of raising money to assist the landmine removal efforts.
From 2001- 2007 impressive amount of 558.590,00 USD (cca. 3.000 000,00 kn) has been collected for demining and donated to various parts of Croatia.
Because of its continuity and importance, this event is a widely recognizable project in Croatia, and receives great media coverage. Each year this gala event gathers around 400 guests from the Croatian business community, government, international organizations and the diplomatic corps.
It also brings us great pride knowing that every year the AmCham Dinners are among the most successful ones in the world!
     
  
  
  
  
  
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| | | | 21 studeni, 2008 |
Time: November 21,2008, 12:00 - 14:00
Place: Hotel Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Gajeva 1
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AMCHAM LUNCHEON-Speaker: Mr. Boris Vujčić, Vice Governor, Croatian National Bank |
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| | | | 21 lipanj, 2008 |
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Place: June 21, 2008; Ranch MB Dugo Selo
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INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNICThis year the Independence Day picnic was wrapped in the spirit of the Wild West. Guests enjoyed an all you can eat barbecue, soft drinks & beer, ice cream, delicious sweets & desserts, won prizes and danced to the rhythm of the ‘’Whatever’’ rock band! The evening ended with a spectacular horse show and fireworks!
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor: PB Grupa, SPAN
Sponsor:
Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak
In kind Sponsor:
AGS Zagreb
Coca-Cola Hrvatska
Gavrilović d.o.o.
Hoteli HUP-a ZAGREB d.d.-The Westin Zagreb & Sheraton Zagreb Hotel
Karlovačka pivovara
Mars Hrvatska
M & M cakes
McDonald's Hrvatska
Pernod Ricard Group- Four Roses
Whatever Band
Kid's zone sponsored by : Zagreb Airport
Fireworks sponsored by: Wrigley
Short video of the horse show- Italian team Rossano Ranch http://www.tvhipodrom.com
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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| | | | 11 lipanj, 2008 |
Time: June 11,2008; from 12:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb
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AMCHAM LUNCHEON Topic:
Croatia in 5th gear towards EU? Speaker: H.E. Vincent Degert, Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Croatia Fight against corruption on 'paper' only, late start of state administration reform, lack of structural capacity for law enforcement in the state institutions, passing legislation that is contrary to European legislative spirit (like Law on Foreigners) are the main critiques noted by Vincent Degert regarding Croatia's EU accession preparations, while speaking to American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham) members at the recent AmCham luncheon.
Please follow the link below to open the entire luncheon report: |
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| | | | 6 lipanj, 2008 | |
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SixSigma Trainings Topic:
Lean & Six Sigma Process Improvement Training- throughout 2008 In cooperation with our consultants Breakthrough Management Group (BMG), AmCham has organized 'Align Phase Workshop' and 'Lean Green Belt' training for our member T-HT (Croatian Telecom). We are also planning future Green Belt and Black Belt trainings with them, as a part of their ongoing processes improvement efforts for a series of 7 pilot projects. |
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| | | | 15 svibanj, 2008 |
Time: 15.5.2008; 12:30-14:30
Place: Hotel Sheraton Zagreb
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AMCHAM LUNCHEON Topic:
About the role of public-private partnerships and corporate social governance in strengthening the business sector. Speaker: Speaker: Douglas Menarchik, USAID Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia 
Please follow the link below to open the transcript of the Mr. Menarchik speech: |
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| | | | 5 svibanj, 2008 |
Time: May 5-6
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AmCham supported event -Fourth Annual International Conference on the Real Estate Market in Croatia Topic:
Fourth Annual International Conference on the Real Estate Market in Croatia, organized by Filipović Business Advisory Ltd. On May 5 and 6 2008, the Westin Zagreb Hotel hosted the Fourth Annual International Conference on the Croatian Real Estate Market. The organiser of the conference was Filipović Business Advisory Ltd from Zagreb.
As in previous years, the aim of the conference was to encourage the development and progress of the real estate market in Croatia and to provide participants with an opportunity to improve their existing business contacts, make new business acquaintances, exchange information and meet key players on the Croatian real estate market.
Speakers at the Conference included Croatian and foreign speakers – public officials, foreign experts, representatives of renowned Croatian companies and independent experts. Approximately 80 Croatian and foreign speakers were involved in a series of presentations, panels and workshops. The Conference was visited by more than 500 participants from 15 countries.
Panel on office premises market: Mr.Henry, Mr.Herjavec, Mr. Kovačić, Mr.Mueller, Mr.Riemer and Mr.Vucić, AmCham Executive Director
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| | | | 5 svibanj, 2008 |
Time: 9 May 2008
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AmCham supported event - Business Creativity and Innovation Day Topic:
Business Creativity and Innovation Day organized by MRAK Association The MRAK Association organized a Business Creativity and Innovation Day on 9 May 2008, an unprecedented event in Croatia. The project brought the most current world topic in the field of creativity and branding closer to the Croatian transition reality.
The Creativity and Innovation Day laid emphasis on creativity itself as the generator of development and the main tool that elevates any society to a higher level. Consequently, challenging and creative lectures should encourage constructive creative energy that will stand up against dormant and languid systems that prefer the conventional way of thinking.
The Creativity and Innovation Day consisted of interesting lectures and interactive workshops, presentations of quality brands and Croatian cities and town branding opportunities, exhibitions and a prize draw. The content was particularly enriched by lectures of eminent experts in the field of creativity and branding, including Prof. Vladimir Srića, Ph.D. from the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb and Marty Neumeier, a world famous expert with a distinguished career and envious experience in working with best known world brands.
One of the primary objectives of the project was also to introduce a creativity evaluation system. For this purpose the Creativity and Innovation Award for Business and Social Activities was presented on the Creativity and Innovation Day.
The Awards were allocated in eight categories, and the best nominees were selected by the professional jury members comprised of prominent experts in the fields of economics, media, electrical engineering and computing, successful company representatives, including Prof. Velimir Srića, Ph.D. from the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb, Prof. Slavko Krajcar, Ph.D. from the National Competitiveness Council, Dražen Nikolić, Ph.D. from Accenture Company, Prof. Mate Granić, Ph.D., psychologist Mrs. Jasminka Jelčić, Mrs. Biserka Preiniger Fižulić, MA from Magma, and Mrs. Ivana Nikolić, MA, the Creativity and Innovation Network Chairperson. |
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| | | | 10 travanj, 2008 |
Time: April 10 2008; 12:00 -14:00
Place: Hotel Westin Zagreb
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AMCHAM LUNCHEONSpeaker: The US Ambassador in Croatia, H.E.Robert A.Bradtke 
Ambassador Bradtke, Mrs. and Mrs. Gavrilović, Mr. Markušić, Mr. Badovinac, Mrs. Rhue, Mr. Thür and Ambassador Reid (Australian Embassy)
Please follow link below to open the remarks of Ambassador Bradtke: |
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| | | | 4 travanj, 2008 | |
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Investors’ Club Topic:
Investors’ Club In order to further enhance the investment climate in the Republic of Croatia Trade and Investment Promotion Agency formed the body called the Investors’ club. The purpose of the club is to better communicate the needs of investors to government bodies, as well as to contribute to the improvement of the investment environment for foreign and domestic companies in Croatia through open dialogue with the business community. The Investors’ club gathers representatives of foreign companies and business associations, including American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia (AmCham), and activities include meetings and workshops organized by the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency on a bimonthly basis. |
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| | | | 13 ožujak, 2008 | |
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Patron Luncheon Topic:
Patron Luncheon hosted by the US Ambassador in Croatia, H.E. Robert A. Bradtke The luncheon held at Ambassador's residence was an opportunity to more directly discuss with the US Ambassador business issues in Croatia and also US policies towards Croatia and the region. Since the space is limited Amcham will hold a series of three luncheons throughout the year to accommodate all of our Patron members. |
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| | | | 5 ožujak, 2008 | |
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Roadshow - AmCham Meets Partners Topic:
Roadshow - AmCham Meets Partners In 2008, AmCham is celebrating 10 years of its work in Croatia. In an effort to build stronger networks and expand cooperation between businesses and local government offices, AmCham planned a series of presentations throughout Croatia to promote our work and build our connections.
AmCham held its first presentation to local entrepreneurs on December 4, 2007 in Varaždin, where we met with numerous entrepreneurs and County representatives from the Varaždin, Međimurska and Krapinsko-zagorska County. The event was organized in the cooperation with AZRA - Varaždin county development Agency - and featured around 30 non-member companies from the above-mentioned counties. Mr. Alen Leverić from AZRA greeted the guests, and our new Board President, Mr. Michael Allen (Ernst & Young) welcomed the entrepreneurs to the presentation and introduced Mr. Damir Vucić, Executive Director, who presented AmCham and AmCham activities. The event was followed by a networking cocktail.
On March 31, 2008 Damir Vucić - AmCham Executive director and Don Markušić - Second Vice-President, held the presentation about AmCham and its activities in front of the entrepreneurs and representatives of local authorities of the Šibensko - Kninska and Zadarska Counties. AmCham had a very successful cooperation with the Zadar County office and Croatian Chamber of Economy in Šibenik in organizing these events and they also provided us with venue and sponsored light cocktails after the presentations. First presentation was held in the morning in Šibenik, and all guests were greeted by the President of the Croatian Chamber of Economy in Šibenik – Mr. Petar Škender. Second presentation was held in the afternoon in Zadar, starting with a welcome speech by the Deputy County Prefect Đani Bunja. |
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| | | | 28 veljača, 2008 |
Time: February 28, 2007; 18:00 (06:00 p.m.)
Place: Hotel Arcotel Allegra (Branimir Center)
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AMCHAM NETWORKING COCKTAIL Topic:
South European Center for Contemporary Finance (SECCF) Speaker: Prof. Branko Urošević & Dr. Evan Kraft AmCham held its cocktail on 28th of February in Hotel Arcotel Allegra. The cocktail was organized in cooperation with our member, South European Centre for Contemporary Finance. The cocktail was attended by almost 100 members and other interested business people.
Branko Urošević, Chairman of South European Centre for Contemporary Finance presented the organization and its program. The South European Center for Contemporary Finance (SECCF) is a regional NGO with offices in Belgrade, Serbia and Zagreb, Croatia. Founded in 2002 with a mission to create cutting-edge educational programs in contemporary finance in South Eastern Europe, SECCF is today the regional leader in finance education. It organizes the International Masters degree in Quantitative Finance (IMQF) (in Belgrade), a one year Masters program in advanced finance (from 2003) and the Dubrovnik Lectures in Banking and Finance (DBF), on the island of Koločep, near Dubrovnik, Croatia (from 2007). Dubrovnik
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| | | | 7 veljača, 2008 |
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Place: February 7- US Embassy
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American Citizens Information Night AmCham Croatia was a presenter at this event organized by the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy Zagreb. The purpose of the event was to provide a one-stop-information-shop for the American Citizens residing in Croatia on questions ranging from voting assistance, tax questions, immigration, commercial information, English-speaking community groups, etc. We displayed AmCham materials and our Executive director Damir Vucić answered questions from Americans about our work and activities. |
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| | | | 17 siječanj, 2008 |
Time: January 17, 2008 at 18:00
Place: Hotel Arcotel Allegra
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Webster University, Vienna: the American University with a Global Perspective- Open Information Evening Topic:
Webster University Vienna: An American Education Close to Home Organized in cooperation with AmCham Croatia, Webster University Vienna held an Open Information Evening. We wish to thank our visitors, the organizers and to the special alumni guest speakers, Ms. Tamara Vrhovec-Wojcik (BA ‘96, International Tennis Chair Umpire with the International Tennis Federation (ITP), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)) and Mr. Domagoj Šimecki (BBA ‘04, T-Mobile Croatia, Key Account Manager), for making the event such a success. To top off the evening Webster held its annual Croatian Alumni Dinner, organized by Ms. Anna Ganovszky, Alumni and Student Community Coordinator, and Ms. Vedrana Perković-Hadl, Croatian Alumni Coordinator (BA ’97, MA ’02, USAID Poduzetna Hrvatska, Finance Manager).
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University spans the globe with more than 100 campuses worldwide including four campuses in Europe (Vienna, Geneva, London and Leiden) in addition to campuses in China and Thailand. Due to this unique international network of campuses, Webster students may take advantage of the exciting opportunity to study in the United States, Europe and/or Asia while pursuing a Webster degree. Currently over 22.000 students are enrolled at Webster University worldwide and the University as a whole has more than 125.000 alumni pursuing careers across the globe.
Ms. Jennifer Wallner
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| | | | 4 listopad, 2007 |
Time: October 01-04, 2007
Place: Le Meridien Lav, Split Croatia
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AmCham supported conference: “INCREASING U.S. – CROATIAN COOPERATION IN THE ICT, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRYSpeaker: Dr. Danica Ramljak, President and CEO of Medora
Mr. Damir Vucic, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce Zagreb Ms. Dunja Konjevod, Vice-President of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce in Zagreb The main topic of the four-day conference ''Increasing U.S.-Croatian cooperation in ICT, biotech and pharmaceutical industry'', organized by Medora Global Consultants and held in Le Meridien Hotel in Split, was determining opportunities and strategies that will lead to increased collaboration in ICT, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry that might directly influence educational and scientific exchange, as well as investment and trade between the U.S. and Croatia. The conference was opened by Mr. Dragan Primorac, Minister of Science, Education and Sports, who emphasized that Croatia's goal is to become the most competitive knowledge society in the region by 2010. Lectures and discussions that followed brought to the surface Croatia’s advantages and insufficiencies which could either be a catalyst or obstacle in achieving that goal. |
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| | | | 30 lipanj, 2007 |
Time: June 30, 2007; 16:00 - 22:30
Place: Bundek, Zagreb
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AMCHAM 4TH JULY PICNIC Topic:
SILVER SPONSOR
 In Kind sponsors:
AGS Zagreb
Gavrilović
Karlovačka pivovara
Hotel Arcotel Allegra
Coca-Cola
Mars Hrvatska
McDonald's Hrvatska
Pernod Ricard Group - Four Roses
M & M slastičarnica
Theme sponsor:
Kid's Zone sponsored by Zagreb Airport
Fireworks sponsored by: Wrigley
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Our official rock band for this year was ''Whatever'' band. Thank you ''Whatever'' for great music !
Jozo Mišura- Acoustic guitar and harmonica.
Elvis Sršen-Keyboards and vocals (also: drums, arranging, guitar, composing and production)
Zoran Drlić-Bass (also: drums, arranging, guitar, composing and production)
Damir Vidović-Lead guitar and vocals (also: composing)
Iain Mcguire-Drums
Hrvoslava Šošić-Vocals |
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| | | | 20 travanj, 2007 |
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Time: 20.travanj, 2007 u 19:30; April 20, 2007; 19:30
Place: Westin Zagreb Hotel
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NOĆ TISUĆU VEČERA - NIGHT OF A THOUSAND DINNERS 2007 Topic:
Već šestu godinu za redom Američka gospodarska komora (AmCham), pod pokroviteljstvom ambasade SAD-a i Kanade u Hrvatskoj, a ove godine i Gradskim poglavarstvom grada Zagreba te kazalištem Komedija, organizira jedinstvenu humanitarnu gala večeru za Hrvatsku slobodnu od mina, «Noć tisuću večera».
Zagrebačka večera dio je svjetske kampanje pod nazivom "Noć tisuću večera", programa Adopt-A-Minefield® organizacije.Tijekom prethodnih večera (2001- 2006) skupljena su impresivna sredstva u iznosu od 360.642,00 USD (2.100,000 kn), koja su predana su za razminiranje raznih prostora Hrvatske. Sredstva prikupljena u 2007. godini donirat će se za razminiranje šireg prostora oko sela Pristeg (mikrolokacija: Ivandića Stanovi), općina Benkovac (Zadarska županija).
Program večeri sastojati će se od pomno odabranih ulomaka iz najljepših mjuzikala Komedije koji će izvoditi solisti i orkestar kazališta, uz voditelje Adama Končića, te Mile Elegović. Program je sastavljen prema idejama i zamislima Vida Baloga, a dirigent orkestra je Dinko Appelt.
Za kupnju ulaznica i donacije obratite se Američkoj gospodarskoj komori na tel:01 4836 777 , fax: 01 4836 776 www.amcham.hr
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We are continuing to donate for demining in 2007! For the sixth year, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in partnership with the Embassy of Canada, Embassy of the United States of America and the City of Zagreb (2007 Event Patron), is organizing a humanitarian gala dinner for mine free Croatia called the “Night of a Thousand Dinners”. Dinner partners are the City Theatre "Komedija” and Culmena.
Silver sponsor
Sponsor
Cisco Systems d.o.o.
DEKOD telekom d.o.o.
Europlakat d.o.o.
Merck Sharp & Dohme d.o.o.
Siemens d.d.
Sponsors in kind
Atman d.o.o.
Coca-Cola Beverages Hrvatska d.d.
Kutjevo d.d.
Maraska d.d.
Vina Bibich
HDS-ZAMP
Media coverage
 City Theatre Komedija is mainly participating in the preparation of the program and we are sure that you are familiar with all the great plays they have produced, especially the greatest musicals: Grease, Chicago, AIDA, Full Monty, www.komedija.hr
The best of the best will become the part of the dinner program!
Croatia is among the most mine-affected coutries in the world ! Recognize it as the problem in your neighbourhood! Donate /sponsor this charity event !
Through the Adopt-A-Minefield organization all the money raised with donations and ticket sale is augmented by additional monies from the U.S.A. and Canadian charitable foundations and then returned to Croatia for landmine removal.
It has been 5 years since the start of this project and through the past years impressive amount of 360.642,00 USD (2.095,330 kn) has been collected for demining. Around 2000 people were our guests at the dinners and showed their support. The proceeds raised by the previous gala dinners helped clear areas around the Elementary school in Tordinci (Vukovarsko-Srijemska county), in the region of the river Korana (National Park Plitvice), agricultural areas in the region of the city Osijek, Vukovar, and also Zadar- Baštica County. These are all areas of great socio-economic meaning.
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| | | | 22 studeni, 2006 |
Time: November 22, 2006; 06:30 p.m.
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AmCham Thanksgiving Wild West PartyThis year’s AmCham Thanksgiving dinner had the tastes of Wild West. Organized in the new restaurant Fort Apache Steak House in Strmec (Sveta Nedjelja), it felt as though we walked into a 19th Cent. fort on the Texas-Mexican border. The guests enjoyed traditional American specialties, such as stuffed turkey, cranberry sauce & apple pie, as well as listened to good country music.
While the parents were relaxing in good company, the children were doing the rain dance, dressing as fearsome Buffalo Bill and beautiful Pocahontas, and creating Native American artifacts (organized by Bubamarac Playroom).
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| | | | 11 listopad, 2006 |
Place: Hotel International
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
Wheels turning - Newest investment projects / Government incentives on supporting foreign investment; project in focus: Biotechnology & Life Sciences Park Varaždin
For presentation from Biotehnološki park Varaždin, please contact directly:
Ms. Ana-Marija Marić, Project Manager
Biotehnološki park Varaždin d.o.o.
MIDIA Group of Companies / MIDIA Grupa
phone: 385 1 244 1720
E-mail: ana@midiagroup.hr |
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| | | | 22 ožujak, 2006 |
Time: 12.00-2.00 p.m.
Place: The Westin Zagreb Hotel
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
EU Accession Screening Status Speaker: Mr. Vladimir Drobnjak, Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Croatia |
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| | | | 14 veljača, 2006 |
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Place: The Sheraton Zagreb, Grand Ballroom (Section C)
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Environmental Management for Business: Sustainability and Profit Topic:
EMS for Business: Sustainability and Profit Speaker: Darko Marinac CEO (Podravka )
Mark Gero ( Eco-Logic Systems d.o.o.) "Eleven billion euro must be spent by Croatia to adhere to European Union requirements in the environmental field alone. Business will spend much of this money. The EMS program must be utitlized by the business community if we are going to spend this money judiciously and productively.
Please join us for a description of this post graduate degree program designed for the Croatian business community. Mr. Darko Marinac, the CEO of Podravka d.o.o., will headline this one hour event at the Sheraton hotel.
Thank you.
Mark Gero"
( AmCham Environmental Commitee Chairman )
IMPORTANT: Registration will be at 12:45 a.m.; presentation will start at 13:00 p.m., followed by a stand-up reception
Fee: 100 kn in support of the EMS programe (payed at the door)
Note: for further information please contact Ms. Ivana Karavidović
Please confirm your attendance events@amcham.hr |
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| | | | 8 veljača, 2006 |
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Place: The Westin Zagreb
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
"Live success, invest in Croatia" Speaker: Mr. Željko Kirinčić (Director) accompanied by Mrs. Ivana Vlajčić (Advisor)
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (APIU) The main objective of the APIU is to provide active support to foreign investors in Croatia which include:
·Information regarding economic and legal investment environment
·Investor facilitation through cooperation with national, regional and local institutions
·Assistance in investment project realization
·After-care services for investors
Fee : members 250,00 kn
non-members 300,00 kn
(VAT included)
Note : for further information please contact Ms. Ivana Karavidović
Please complete and return your reply form by Tuesday, February 7, 2006
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| | | | 7 siječanj, 2006 |
Time: July 01, 2006 16:00 - 22:30
Place: Lovačka Kuća Brezovica, Hunting grounds Popovača
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AmCham's 4th July Picnic Topic:
Although the Saturday Morning on the July 01 seemed to promise another rainy day, the afternoon was filled with sunshine. There is no better combination that being in the nature, relaxing with your friends and family, eating great food & listening to quality music all day.
The kids were running around and jumping at the Bogadura Kids Zone, playing volleyball and basketball...while their parents had an opportunity to try out their courage by playing Flag Football with the Thunder Zagreb team.
Picnic Photos
Again this year, our biggest sponsor was Diner Club International (Gold Sponsor), and we thank them for being the AmCham picnic partners from the beginning. Also, Colliers International was our official picnic "Sponsor".
Hotel ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb welcomed the guests with delicious, fruit plates and Joe’s Bar fresh cocktails, and of course the famous "Hit the nail" game. Gavrilović once again had a fabulous barbeque and also the line of people wanting more. Karlovačka Pivovara provided the beer and the staff that seemed to get the attention of the male population :)
Four Roses prepared great cocktails and the American traditional game "Horseshoe throwing". Guests also enjoyed Coca-Cola drinks, McDonald’s pies & juice, and YOPPI Zagreb coffee with Italian flair. Our special "4th July" cake was prepared by Hotel Dubrovnik Zagreb.
Along with the AmCham executive director Mr. Damir Vucić and the AmCham president Mr. Josip Krznarić, the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Greg Delawie also shared his thoughts on the 230th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Famous Croatian musician Mrs. Zdenka Kovačiček, sang the U.S. national anthem.
The perfect day was accompanied with great music & dance by Garcia Band (sponsored by Emerson Network Power), and the spectacular Wrigley fireworks ended the celebration.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
GOLD sponsor:
Sponsor:
Colliers International
In Kind:
Allied Domecq Agency d.o.o.
Bogadura d.o.o.
Coca-Cola Beverages Hrvatska d.d.
FedEx – Rhea d.o.o.
Gavrilović d.o.o.
Hotel Dubrovnik Zagreb
Hotel Arcotel Allegra
Karlovačka Pivovara d.d.
McDonald's Hrvatska d.o.o.
YOPPI Zagreb d.o.o.
Special Themed "Sponsor":
Music powered by EMERSON NETWORK POWER d.o.o.
Fireworks sponsored by WRIGLEY HRVATSKA d.o.o. |
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| | | | 8 prosinac, 2005 |
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Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: ARCOTEL Allegra hotel, Radicchio Restaurant
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AmCham Cocktail sponsored by Silicon Master Topic:
Epicor iScala Global Business Solution for Your Expanding Enterprise
www.silicon.hr
www.epicor.com |
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| | | | 10 studeni, 2005 |
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Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: ARCOTEL Allegra hotel, Radicchio Restaurant
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AmCham Cocktail sponsored by Zagreb TowerAmCham has the pleasure to invite you to the
Cocktail and Presentation of our member Zagreb Tower:
Business on a Higher Level
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| | | | 20 rujan, 2005 |
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: Hotel Dubrovnik, room Stradun 3
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Six Sigma Champion TrainingSpeaker: Mark Lansley, Managing Director, BMG Europe and Master Black Belt Course Length: three consecutive days - September 20 – 22, 2005
The Champion training is targeted for managers looking for an in-depth introduction to Six Sigma. The program gives business leaders the skills they need to drive financial results. This intensive three-day course starts with an overview of Six Sigma and the DMAIC methodology. From there, class participants spend a significant amount of time talking about Six Sigma projects – and specifically how to recognize, prioritize, scope and define them. Special attention is paid to understanding what is, and more importantly, what is not, a Six Sigma project.
In the classroom, participants are provided with a series of templates and guidelines to aid in meeting their objectives. Additionally, a simulation exercise is used to demonstrate DMAIC tools. Finally, participants learn what steps are necessary to build a Six Sigma infrastructure. This includes techniques used to engage support functions such as Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology to build the necessary governance for Six Sigma.
Fee:
AmCham Members: 10.980 kn / person (VAT included)
Government Institutions: 12.200 kn / person (VAT included)
Non-members: 14.640 kn / person (VAT included)
Note: Please confirm your attendance by September 16, 2005, at the latest.
Download Agenda: Six Sigma Champion Training Agenda
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| | | | 1 rujan, 2005 |
Time: 11:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Place: The Westin Hotel, Panorama room
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AmCham Luncheon with President Mesić Topic:
“Foreign Investments and Growth in Croatia” Speaker: Mr. Stjepan Mesić,
President of the Republic of Croatia
Our members will have a chance to meet the Croatian President, Mr. Stjepan Mesić, at our traditional "Members Only" Luncheon with the President on September 1.
Foreign Investment is a key element for the development and growth of the Croatian economy. President Mesić will address the concerns and issues of investors in Croatia. He will present and address his position and strategic outlook on "Foreign Investment and Growth in Croatia".
Please mark your calendars now and prepare your questions for the President.
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| | | | 2 srpanj, 2005 |
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Time: 16:00 – 22:30
Place: “LOVAČKA KUĆA” Hunting Grounds Popovača
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AmCham's 4th July PicnicSpecial Invitations pick-up from June 8, at: AmCham Office, The Westin Hotel Zagreb, Kršnjavoga 1 Phone: 01 4836 777
DIAMOND Sponsor:
SILVER Sponsor
Hotel ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb
IN KIND:
Coca-Cola Beverages
Bogadura
Gavrilović
Jack Daniel’s
Karlovačka Pivovara
McDonald's Hrvatska
M & M slastičarnica
Wrigley Hrvatska
YOPPI Zagreb
Entrance: FREE, by Invitation only, thanks to Diners!
RESERVATIONS: “First come – first serve” at: events@amcham.hr
Join us for a fantastic day with:
* Gavrilović barbeque
* Coca-Cola beverages
* Karlovačko beer
* Jack Daniel's and ARCOTEL cocktails
* YOPPI coffee and hot drinks
* games & special rewards provided by ARCOTEL
* McDonald's refreshments
* M&M special "4th July" cake
* Bogadura entertainment for all
* Garcia Band live music & dance
* Wrigley "Good Night" fireworks
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| | | | 16 lipanj, 2005 |
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Time: 06-08:00 pm
Place: Esplanade hotel, Emerald ballroom
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AmCham Cocktail sponsored by Diners Club AdriaticDiners will present its new Dual Chip Card (D2C)
Fee: free attendance, confirmations needed
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| | | | 1 lipanj, 2005 |
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Time: 1 - 2 June, 2005
Place: The Regent Esplanade Zagreb
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The second annual International Leaders Summit (ILS) Topic:
Economic Growth - Advocating Free Market Reforms The second annual International Leaders Summit (ILS), one of Croatia's most significant business and economic events is scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2005 at The Regent Esplanade Zagreb. The ILS strategic focus for this year is "Economic Growth - Advocating Free Market Reforms."
Some of the speakers participating include Dr. Ivo Sanader, Croatia's Prime Minister, Vesna Škare-Ožbolt, Minister of Justice, Dr. Alvin Rabushka, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, USA and Advisor to President Ronald Reagan's Tax Policy Task Force, Dr. Andrei Illarionov (TBA), Chief Economic Advisor to President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and his Personal Representative in the "Group - G8" and Implementer of Russia's Economic Reforms including the Flat Tax. (Dr. Daniel Mitchell, Senior Fellow, Chief Tax Policy and Economy Expert at the Heritage Foundation, USA, Goran Gazivoda, Deputy CEO, Splitska Banka, Croatia, John Willman, Chief Leader Writer and Associate Editor, The Financial Times (UK) and other distinguished business, political and free market leaders from Europe and USA.
The ILS is a joint initiative of Adriatic Institute for Public Policy and World Development and Empowerment (USA) in partnership with the Stockholm Network (UK), AmCham Croatia, HVB Splitska banka, Letica Corporation (USA), Maglite Instruments (USA), The Regent Esplanade Zagreb and other sponsoring corporations and organizations.
Due to limited seating early registration is recommended.
ILS website: www.ils-wde.org
to register please go to http://www.ils-wde.org/Default.aspx?sid=273
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| | | | 11 svibanj, 2005 |
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Sheraton Zagreb Hotel ”B” section Grand Ballroom
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
“Croatia in a Global World” Speaker: Mrs. Kolinda Grabar Kitarović,
Minister of the Foreign Affairs and European Integration
Registration: 11.45 a.m. |
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| | | | 20 travanj, 2005 |
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Arcotel Allergra
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An Insight into Webster Vienna’s Academic Programs Topic:
An Insight into Webster Vienna’s Academic Programs Speaker: Meredith Petrnousek, Recruitment and Admissions Officer, Vienna Campus Possibly your son or daughter will soon be graduating from high school and wondering what the future may bring. Possibly you are looking to get ahead in the business world with a prestigious MBA. Webster University may be just what you are looking for! |
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| | | | 6 travanj, 2005 |
Time: 9:30 - 13:00
Place: The Regent Esplanade Zagreb Emerald Ballroom
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Deloitte and AmCham Roundtable Topic:
Corporate Governance - Standards of Best Practice The goal of the round-table is to present different aspects of corporate governance to an audience of non-expert, but interested businesspeople. It is also intended to familiarize the audience with the current status of corporate governance in Croatia and the European Union and with developments in these regions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of institutional investors.
The round table will focus on the following issues:
• The National Code on Corporate Governance and the annual compliance statement;
• Shareholder activism – the role of pension funds and their impact on the securities markets;
• Experience from practice – the role of the corporate secretary, board committees, compensation issues, audit;
• Financial and other surveys on corporate governance (local and international).
Our aim is to stimulate a focused and informative discussion. To do so, we are inviting three categories of participants: panelists, commentators and guests. Panelists and commentators are attendees with standing and knowledge who will contribute their professional expertise and experience to the discussion.
The event is open to all members of the American Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties as guests. Guests will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the discussions commentators and panelists initiate.
The official language of the event will be Croatian. |
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| | | | 22 ožujak, 2005 |
Time: 8:00 - Registration
Place: The Westin
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First Annual International Conference on Croatian Real Estate Market The Croatian real estate market has become exceptionally dynamic, creative, powerful and challenging. There has never been such a need for construction as now. This two-day conference is the place to meet and exchange ideas with all of the key players on the Croatian real estate market, and it is the place for you to get all the most important information about the Croatian real estate market.
More than fifty domestic and foreign lectures will speak at the conference, including top government officials, foreign experts, independent analysts and representatives of the most important investors, developers, contractors, financiers and insurers.
The first day of the conference will cover key questions relating to the real estate market. Construction zones, conditions for building and building permits, land registers, purchase contracts, prices, real estate valuation, architecture and construction, laws, taxes, accounting, finance, insurance, the environment, comparisons between Croatian and other countries in Central Europe. Special attention will be paid to Zagreb, which encompasses more than half of Croatia’s economy. The second day of the conference will cover key segments of the real estate market - tourism, business zones, housing construction, office space and shopping centers. Each lecture will be followed by discussion between lecturers and participants.
The conference languages are English, German and Croatian, with simultaneous translation. The conference fee is € 350,00 + VAT per person.
This Conference also offers great opportunities for marketing and presenting your business. AmCham has the pleasure to invite you to use this opportunity and, if you find interest, to become one of the sponsors.
For all further information and sponsorship confirmation, please contact Mr. Vladimir Filipović, vladimir@filipovic-advisory.com
For conference program and online registration please visit:
www.filipovic-advisory.com/
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| | | | 24 veljača, 2005 |
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Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Place: at ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb Hotel
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AmCham Cocktail sponsored by Ve-mil, IT company |
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| | | | 9 veljača, 2005 |
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.; registration at 11:45 a.m.
Place: The Westin, Panorama Room
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AmCham Luncheon Topic:
" Activities of the Ministry of Justice for the Year 2005 in Creating a Favorable Business Climate"
Speaker: Vesna Škare-Ožbolt, Minister of Justice
Registration at 11:45 a.m.
Presentation will start at 12:15 p.m.
Followed by a buffet lunch
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| | | | 3 veljača, 2005 |
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Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Place: ARCOTEL Allegra Zagreb Hotel
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AmCham Sponsored Cocktail by ARCOTEL Allegra ZagrebCome and enjoy AmCham’s
new cocktail place for 2005!
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