AmCham

Finance and Tax Committee jointly submit an Initiative to Amend The Rulebook on the Content of the Tax Balance (Advocacy)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:42:35 +0100

The letter specifically recommends change of the tax treatment of loans in RSD with FX clause, granted to related parties, from current treatment as RSD loans to foreign exchange loans.

AmCham Serbia Elects Three New Officers to its Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:41:45 +0100

More than 75 representatitives of member companies attended the 11th AmCham Serbia General Assembly Meeting on February 10, 2012, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra

Four Candidates Seek to Join the AmCham Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:44:50 +0100

On Tuesday, January 31, over 60 member companies’ representatives gathered at AmCham’s Pre-Election Cocktail

IV Belgrade Arbitration Conference (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:06:05 +0100

AmCham invites you to attend IV Belgrade Arbitration Conference that will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law

USAID BEP is inviting AmCham members to attend meetings of focused groups on inspections (Advocacy)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:03:48 +0100

Meetings of focused groups, on topics relevant for the Proposal of the program for inspections’ reforms and improvement of their work shall take place in the second week of February.

First results of AmCham and NALED Survey on Earmarked Revenues Announced (Advocacy)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:04 +0100

AmCham and National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED), announce the first results of the survey, which is a part of NALED's project regarding inventory and analysis of earmarked revenues. The goal is simplifying these levies and reducing business costs to the private sector. The project is supported by the USAID Business Enabling Project (USAID BEP).

Golden Award for American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:43:10 +0100

December 22, 2011 - AmCham Serbia has been presented with the Golden Award for Visual Identity Creation by the Serbian Association for Marketing Communications in the Non-profit Sector category for the project “AmCham 10 Years Anniversary”. With numerous visual elements and the slogan “Lead to Succeed,” developed by Communis agency, AmCham rounded off its ten years’ presence in Serbia on a high note.

CSR Activities of the Eurobank EFG (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:35:27 +0100

Eurobank purchased New Year greetings cards from various organisations for persons with disabilities and equipped the gym at the Ljubivoje Bajić Medveđa Elementary School

Third Shipment of Medicines Donated by Actavis (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:55:27 +0100

A humanitarian shipment of six pallets of drugs worth 8 million dinars to the Clinical and Hospital Center in Gračanica (KBC Gračanica) and to the Primary Health Care Center in Kosovo Polje delivered

New Draft Regulatory Reform Strategy for the period 2011-2014 completed (Advocacy)

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:23:46 +0100

With a support of USAID BEP, Serbian Regulatory Office completed new Draft Regulatory Reform Strategy for the period 2011-2014, along with its Action plan.

Société Générale’s New Year donation (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:39:06 +0100

On the eve of the New Year holidays, the bank Société Générale has decided to support two charitable initiatives, Radionica Integracije and Santa’s Sleigh, with significant donations

GSK Volunteers Maintain Orange Day Tradition- Humanitarian and Environmental Action for Local Communities (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:02:00 +0100

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Serbia has carried out its central CSR project for 2011, Orange Day, dedicated to helping the local community through active volunteering by its employees. This end of year activity was a successful conclusion to the project which started in July, with humanitarian activities in the “14 oktobar” elementary school in Niš and the Safe House in Novi Sad

Top Class and Top Class Plus by CEED Serbia (Member Benefit Program Recent Offers)

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:11:57 +0100

Program tailored to company managers who want to improve their leadership skills!

Continuing Structural Reforms and Consistent Execution of Laws Declared Vital For the Economy (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:46:01 +0100

Representatives of the AmCham Serbia met with Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Serbia Mirko Cvetković at the AmCham’s December Business Luncheon to discuss the economic outlook for 2012, especially bearing in mind the crisis in the euro zone as well as the budget of the Republic of Serbia and its performance

Serbian-American Business Mission Visits Washington D.C. and Chicago (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:15:38 +0100

Representatives of AmCham, as a part of Serbian-American Business Mission, visited Washington D.C. and Chicago in order to promote benefits of investing in Serbia

Christmas Shoebox: A Little Box with a Big Heart (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:13:23 +0100

For the second year in a row, Metro Cash & Carry Serbia, in cooperation with Credit Agricole Bank, the City of Belgrade, the NGO Food Bank and partners from the media and industry, is bringing happiness to socially disadvantaged children and children without parental care through New Year gifts and gift boxes

Adore Chocolat invites you to consider gourmet Holidays gifts ideas! (Member Benefit Program Recent Offers)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:13:52 +0100

AmCham Luncheon with Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Mirko Cvetković, December 20 (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:56:24 +0100

Citizens Select Three Sites for Reconstruction (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:41:08 +0100

Banca Intesa presents the winners of The Place I Love contest

AmCham Organizes Business Today Seminar on Corporate Compliance & Fraud Investigation (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:04:22 +0100

A seminar on the topic of Corporate Compliance and Fraud Investigation, held on December 12, with representatives of the Karanović and Nikolić Law Office and Ernst & Young consultancy, was a continuation of AmCham efforts to draw attention to the internal and external resources and mechanisms corporations have for addressing ethical and regulatory compliance.

Youth Business Serbia Program Launched (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:49:52 +0100

SMart Kolektiv, Erste Bank joined the program to support around 150 young entrepreneurs in Serbia in a variety of ways

Third cycle of “Kadar da budem kadar” Organized by AmCham and Belgrade University Career Development Center (`Kadar da budem kadar` program)

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:52:36 +0100

From December 6 to 9, AmCham and the Center for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade organized, for the third time, the "Kadar da budem kadar" (Qualified to be qualified) program for students and young graduates.

Presentation of the Draft Law on Amendments of the Public Procurement Law (Advocacy)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:50:59 +0100

On December 2, 2011, some 50 members of AmCham and the Foreign Investors Council (FIC) attended a presentation of the Draft Law on Amendments of the Public Procurement Law, organized jointly by two associations. Key changes of the new Draft Law were presented by Goran Radosavljević, State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Stefan Lazarević, Advisor to the Minister of Finance.

VIRTUS Prizes Awarded For the Fifth Time (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:52:12 +0100

AmCham member companies Erste Bank ad Novi Sad, Holcim (Srbija) d.o.o. and Telenor d.o.o. receive VIRTUS awards for their CSR programs and activities in 2011

BDO financial services (Member Benefit Program Recent Offers)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:13:47 +0100

Special 15% disount on accounting, payroll, tax compliance and tax advice services until February 29, 2012.

AmCham is soliciting input on Draft Law on Amendments of the Public Procurement Law (Advocacy)

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:04:50 +0100

Connecting Students with the Business Community, Visiting TIGAR a.d. Pirot (Meet the Business First Hand)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:55:37 +0100

Students are provided with support in developing knowledge and skills of relevance for employment and further education

AmCham organized a Business Today Seminar: ‘Court or Arbitration’? (Business Today Seminars)

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:34:53 +0100

On November 24, AmCham organized a seminar for company executives and in-house lawyers from its membership on the differences between court and arbitration proceedings.

BELhospice Charity Dinner, December 1, 2011 (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:47:45 +0100

The purpose of this event is to raise the vitally needed funds for patients who are in the advanced stages of cancer and who need specialist care from BELhospice team.

AmCham’s 9th Conference on Intellectual Property Rights Protection (Advocacy)

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:34:16 +0100

Legislation Completed – Focus on Implementation

Care & Share program with young people of the health center “Sremčica” (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:33:13 +0100

METRO Cash & Carry employees organized a get together with users of the Sremčica Health Center presenting them with various gifts and spending some quality time with them

Societe Generale Bank and Forum of Youth with Disabilities Launched Inclusive Academy (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:34:22 +0100

Encouraging the advancement of knowledge and skills of people with disabilities

BE DETERMINED. BE EXCELLENT. RECYCLE. (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:44:22 +0100

With the sincerest wish that this school year will bring much joy, the Božić i Sinovi Recycling Centre - a certified operator for waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) has initiated a new campaign: BE DETERMINED. BE EXCELLENT. RECYCLE, along with the NGO, Eco Green Team.

AmCham Halloween Family Party (AmCham Special Events)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:22:11 +0100

The Halloween-themed program gave the entire family a spookily good time, and the children had a unique opportunity to get together with their peers

“I Volunteer, Because I Love My City” – Employees’ Volunteer Initiative (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:50:59 +0200

This October, for the third time, employees of Philip Morris in Serbia organized the volunteer initiative “I Volunteer, Because I Love My City”.

The Finance Committee submitted input on the by-law regulating intra-corporative netting, commented on Draft Decision on registration of foreign credit operations and advocated for amendments to the Mortgage Law (Advocacy)

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:01:56 +0200

Over past couple of months, The AmCham Finance Committee took several steps toward reaching goals from its 2011 agenda.

The Health Care Committee joined forces with Inovia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (Advocacy - Health Care)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:54:55 +0200

The AmCham Health Care Committee, Inovia and the Group of Pharmaceutical Manufactures of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia sent a joint letter to the Ministry of Health and Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices regarding procedure for renewal of drugs registration and promotion of medicines.

The Health Care Committee joined forces with Inovia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (Advocacy)

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:51:59 +0200

AmCham Tax Committee representatives meet with Assistant Minister of Finance Nataša Kovačević (Advocacy - Tax)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:34:27 +0200

On October 20th, AmCham Steering Committee representatives met with Assistant Minister Nataša Kovačević, Head of the Group for Sales Taxes Ms. Irina Stevanović Gavrović, and Ms. Biljana Todorović and Ms. Biljana Milić from the Corporate Income Tax Group to discuss issues on the Tax Committee Annual Agenda.

AmCham Tax Committee representatives meet with Assistant Minister of Finance Nataša Kovačević (Advocacy)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:29:01 +0200

Harmonisation of the Law on Protection of Competition with EU Directives and Predictability in the Area of Implementation – Important Step towards a More Competitive Business Environment (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:44 +0200

President of the Commission for the Protection of Competition Vesna Janković met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of AmCham

Reauthorization of the GSP program (Advocacy)

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:37:33 +0200

U.S. Congress has passed legislation reauthorizing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the President will sign the measure on Friday, October 21, 2011.

AmCham HR Committee organizes a Coaching, Assessment and Development Workshop, hosted by Pedersen & Partners (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:43:19 +0200

This workshop, designed for business leaders and human resources professionals, was an opportunity to become familiar with key trends in this area, to experiment with selected “best practice” leadership engagement approaches, to reflect upon personal experiences, and to take away practical tools and techniques applicable in the workplace.

AmCham HR Committee organizes a Coaching, Assessment and Development Workshop, hosted by Pedersen & Partners (Advocacy)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:13:50 +0200

AmCham, FIC and SCC join forces against extended application of branch collective agreements (Advocacy)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:25:38 +0200

AmCham, Foreign Investors Council (FIC) and Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SCC) sent joint letter to Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Mr. Rasim Ljajić, advocating against extended application of branch collective agreements (BCAs) and its impact on overall business climate.

Titan Cementara Kosjerić releases its 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:16:50 +0200

Titan Cementara Kosjerić has released its 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, showcasing its commitment to sustainable development in a transparent and structured manner

Visit to successful companies: McCann Erickson Group (Meet the Business First Hand)

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:45:20 +0200

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham) and the Centre for Career Development have organised a meeting of students and graduates of the University of Belgrade with top managers of McCann Erickson Group Serbia

One Thousand Fir and Spruce Seedlings Planted on Tara Mountain (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:51:35 +0200

Actavis employees and local journalists planted around one thousand fir and spruce seedlings as part of the project “Singing Forest, Shining Forest”

One Decade of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:50:00 +0200

The American Chamber of Commerce has celebrated its 10th anniversary in Serbia. The reception was attended by Boris Tadić, President of the Republic of Serbia, HE Mary Warlick, US Ambassador to Serbia, Slavica Đukić - Dejanović, President of the Serbian Parliament, Serbian Government ministers and top officials, and more than 300 representatives of the business sector and AmCham member companies.

Erste Bank Releases its 2010 CSR Report (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:34:57 +0200

Erste Bank has released its 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, its third, titled “The Bank is the People!“.

HP’s Miloš Đurković - New President of AmCham Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:53:58 +0200

At the AmCham Board of Governors meeting held on September 26, 2011, Miloš Đurković, Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Serbia, was officially appointed to succeed Vladan Živanović as President of AmCham Serbia. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Đurković was the First Vice-President of the Chamber. Mr. Živanović has left the position of the President due to his transfer from Microsoft Serbia, effective as of October 1, 2011.

HR Committee host workshop on “How to Find Your Talents and How to Keep Them to Support Your Success?” (Advocacy)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:56:49 +0200

The workshop evolved around the results of the research project “The journey to 2020”, which explored how people challenges will develop by 2020.

HR Committee host workshop on “How to Find Your Talents and How to Keep Them to Support Your Success?” (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:05:44 +0200

The workshop evolved around the results of the research project “The journey to 2020”, which explored how people challenges will develop by 2020.

AmCham and the Judicial Academy hold a training seminar on IPR issues for judges and prosecutors (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:51:31 +0200

The audience had the opportunity to hear about new trends and challenges in the IP field

U.S. Embassy in Belgrade and Grand Motors donate emergency vehicles (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:09:12 +0200

U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Ms. Mary Warlick has handed over the keys for six vehicles, a gift from the U.S. Army European Command.

AmCham Media Cocktail (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:35:29 +0200

AmCham Serbia organized working cocktail with media representatives, and presented its most significant accomplishments over the last decade. In addition, the new President of AmCham Serbia, Mr Miloš Đurković, Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Serbia, was introduced

The Third Magic Breakfast in METRO Cash&Carry stores (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:22:16 +0200

Collecting food for more than 4000 children with disabilities in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor, Vršac, Bačka Palanaka and Pančevo

Join the `Battle for the Babies` Campaign (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:56:05 +0200

AmCham member companies: the Coca-Cola System, MK Group and the Telenor Foundation have already joined the fight

EUROBANK EFG Responsibly by Your Side in 2010 (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:20:11 +0200

Eurobank EFG has published a report on socially responsible business for 2010, a year the Bank marked with numerous successfully completed projects and important acknowledgments

Erste Bank Serbia has launched a pilot project "supERSTEp" in order to support young people in starting their own business (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:07:02 +0200

Unemployed and educated young people with entrepreneurial ideas that are not feasible without financial help will be able to apply by October 31, 2011 for supERSTEp loans for starting their own business.

AmCham and IFC Organize Business Today Seminar on Corporate Strategy during a Period of Economic Crisis (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:35:33 +0200

Participants had an opportunity to learn about development of business strategy despite uncertainty, major business trends in post-crisis context, tools for analyzing the business environment before making strategic decisions and how to measure effects of the implemented strategy. The seminar was conducted by Dragan Lončar of the Faculty of Economics, University of Belgrade.

New Decree on Conversion Adopted by the Government of Serbia (Advocacy)

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:41:20 +0200

The Government of Serbia has adopted a new Decree on the conditions, criteria and procedure for the conversion of the right to use land into ownership right and the manner for determining market value of construction land and the conversion fee. This decree replaces two previous Decrees on Conversion, one that refers to the conversion procedure and the other to the criteria for determining compensation for conversion.

OCTOBER 11, 2011: Responsible Entrepreneurship Conference Will Explore CSR (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:55:06 +0200

Trends in the area of corporate social responsibility among small and medium enterprises in Serbia

Fifth Virtus Competition Launched – Award for the Company that Cares (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:40:23 +0200

The Competition for the VIRTUS corporative philanthropy excellence award was launched on September 6, 2011. The Balkan Community Initiatives Fund traditionally bestows the VIRTUS corporative philanthropy excellence award on the most responsible companies in Serbia

Public Discussion on Draft Restitution Law (Advocacy)

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:55:12 +0200

Conference: Foreign Investments in the Republic of Srpska, September 22-23, 2011 (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:09:43 +0200

Opportunities in Metalworking, Tourism, Energy and Food Industry Sectors

Scholarships from the scholarship/internship program „Postani USSpešan“ awarded (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:56:50 +0200

U. S. Steel Serbia had launched the „Postani USSpešan“ scholarship/internship program in order to help educate the personnel it requires

AmCham Receives Positive Feedback on Input to Improvement of Public Procurement Process (Advocacy)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:11:53 +0200

AmCham participated in the effort of the Government of Serbia to improve its public procurement regime. During July, the Ministry of Finance held a public discussion on the Draft Strategy on Public Procurement Development, which should be followed by amendments to the Public Procurement Law and some by-laws.

"BiS Recycling Center" Will Collect Electronic Waste from Serbian Villages (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:32:28 +0200

As research shows that the largest quantity of waste is to be found in private houses, "Božić i Sinovi Recycling Center" has initiated an environmantal action: "Great Works of My Little Village" (Velika dela mog malog sela) aims to clear rural households of hazardous electrical, electronic and computer waste

Employees of Philip Morris in Serbia Continue with the Initiative: “I Volunteer, Because I Love My City” (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:21:10 +0200

The book donations made by the employees of the company helped renew the book funds of 12 public libraries, 3 University libraries, 2 gerontology centers and the SOS village

Winners Declared of Erste Bank’s Program of Donations to Local Culture, “Centrifuga 2011“ (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:21:43 +0200

The “Centrifuga” program was initiated in 2007 to encourage activism by youths aged 15 to 30 with the aim of initiating creative cultural content in locations in Serbia where Erste Bank operates outside Belgrade, Niš and Novi Sad

Five Roundtables on Inspections Held in Serbian Cities (Advocacy)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:35:34 +0200

Over the past few months, the USAID Business Enabling Project (BEP), along with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Chambers of Valjevo, Niš, Novi Sad, Kragujevac and Kruševac have organized five regional roundtables on the inspections system in Serbia with the aim of improving the current situation in this function. The roundtables were supported by AmCham, NALED and the Serbian Association of Employers.

Private sector against CEFTA violation (Advocacy)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:39:12 +0200

AmCham, Foreign Investors Council, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Business Club “Privrednik” sent letter to Mr. Štefan Füle, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, urging European institutions to activate all available mechanisms to suspend the unilateral Decision of Kosovo Administration on banning the shipping of goods from the Republic of Serbia.

METRO Cash & Carry and Culinary Federation of Serbia Announce Long-Term Cooperation Plan (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:07:05 +0200

A number of joint activities to promote the Serbian HORECA sector and professionalism are planned

Serbian Parliament adopts Optical Discs Law (Advocacy)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:02:55 +0200

Three years of AmCham’s continuous effort and advocacy towards regulation of production and trade of optical discs resulted in the adoption of an Optical Discs Law (ODL) by the Serbian Parliament on July 14, 2011.

Societe Generale Serbia Promotes Employee Citizen Commitment Week (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:37:41 +0200

An internal campaign was launched in order to raise awareness among Societe Generale Serbia employees of the importance of corporate citizenship and its impact on society

Roundtable on the Draft Strategy on Public Procurement Development (Advocacy)

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:41:00 +0200

Ministry of Finance and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SCC) are jointly organizing Roundtable on the Draft Strategy on Public Procurement Development.

AmCham is soliciting input for a by-law to the Law on Foreign Exchange (FOREX) on netting (Advocacy)

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:24:29 +0200

AmCham has been informed that the Ministry of Finance (FOREX inspectorate) is starting work on the FOREX by-laws and has asked for our input on netting.

AmCham’s Public Procurement Initiative (Advocacy)

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:32:39 +0200

Public procurement regulation and practices have been set as one of AmCham’s key focuses in 2011. As detailed suggestions were sent to the authorities last year, we have been informed that solutions for some of the problems we pointed out in our recommendations have already been incorporated in the Draft Strategy on Public Procurement.

B92net: AmCham Acting Executive Director Amalija Pavić - interview on business climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:17:13 +0200

Danas daily: Acting Executive Director of the AmCham Amalija Pavić - Interview on improving investment climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:27:16 +0200

Emg.rs: Vice-President of the AmCham Miloš Đurković - statement on trade with CEFTA members (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:31:29 +0200

Pregled daily: Nebojša Ćirić - statement on Serbia's incentive to enter the WTO (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:47:19 +0200

HR Committee met with IBM's CEE HR Manager (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:46:56 +0200

On July 1, AmCham HR Committee (HRC) members attended a briefing session on experience and mentoring, with special guest Mr. Horst Gallo, IBM CEE HR Manager.

HR Committee met with IBM's CEE HR Manager (Advocacy)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:43:11 +0200

On July 1, AmCham HR Committee (HRC) members attended a briefing session on experience and mentoring, with special guest Mr. Horst Gallo, IBM CEE HR Manager.

CEFTA – Opportunity for Further Enhancement of Export Potential (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:54:22 +0200

The Minister of Economy and Regional Development in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Nebojša Ćirić, met with AmCham representatives

AmCham Joins Second Roundtable on New Draft Decree on Conversion (Advocacy)

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:32:00 +0200

AmCham sent its comments and constructive suggestions for improvement of the First Draft Decree to the Ministry of Environment, Mining and Spatial Planning. Based on these, the Decree was somewhat amended, and the Second Draft was presented at a second roundtable on June 27.

Biznis magazine: Article on USAID project on improving business climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:14:38 +0200

Carlsberg Serbia presents Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:35:49 +0200

Corporate social responsibility as a compass for growth in a responsible way

Students from Serbia won third place in the Citizen Act Competition organized by Societe Generale Group (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:52:15 +0200

Local Act team from Belgrade Faculty of Economy got the opportunity to improve CSR policy of the Societe Generale Group

AmCham Business Luncheon with Mr. Nebojša Ćirić, Minister of Economy and Regional Development, Government of Serbia, June 29, 2011. (Upcoming Events)

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:05:50 +0200

An action by the Božić i Sinovi Company: Bring Electronic Waste, Get a Gift! (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:16:23 +0200

Božić i Sinovi Recycling Center has joined the action, “Big Clean-up of Serbia” organized by young people from the NGO “Eco Green Team”. The purpose of the action is education, MOTIVATION and raising of public environmental awareness about the electronic waste

Profit magazine: Milica Stojanović - interview on "Kadar da budem kadar"(‘Qualified to be qualified’) program (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:08:37 +0200

HR Committee Holds a Focused Meeting on Flexible Workplace (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:40:28 +0200

Recognizing the increasing importance of the flexible workplace in today’s modern business environment, AmCham’s HR Committee added this topic to its sharing-experience activities for 2011. On June 9, Danijela Vučković of Merck Sharp & Dohme presented guiding principles and different aspects of the topic.

HR Committee Holds a Focused Meeting on Flexible Workplace (Advocacy)

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:38:55 +0200

AmCham soliciting input on the Draft Decree on Conversion by Wednesday, June 15th, COB (Advocacy)

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:58:37 +0200

AmCham took part at the presentation of the early draft of the new Decree on Conversion organized under the auspices of USAID BEP project and NALED.

U. S. Steel Serbia’s employees arranged five parks on the World Environmental Day (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:34:25 +0200

U. S. Steel Serbia’s Environmental Protectors team consisted of managers, employees and representative trade unions officials arranged parks in Smederevo, Šabac and Kučevo

AmCham Members’ Appreciation Cocktail (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:33:43 +0200

US Ambassador Mary Warlick Hosts AmCham Members’ Appreciation Networking Cocktail

Roundtables on inspections reform in Serbia (Advocacy)

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:02:00 +0200

AmCham is supporting the USAID BEP project which is planning a series of activities aimed at initiating inspections reform in Serbia.

Hewlett Packard Welcomes “Girls In ICT” Day in Belgrade (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:23:52 +0200

The objective of this event was to familiarize the girls with information and communication technologies, to present them with the possibilities of future employment in the field and to ensure them that they can have successful careers in this industry

JOIN!! Charitable 5-a-side football tournament "BELhospice 2011" (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:25:09 +0200

Third year in a row BELhospice is organizing charitable 5-a-side football tournament. It will be held on June 18 and June 25, 2011, in Sport Centre Kovilovo

The Place I Love (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:42:58 +0200

Banca Intesa initiates a non-profit project for cultural and historical heritage preservation

AmCham Continues to Support Business-Friendly Environment (Advocacy)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:42:14 +0200

AmCham Acting Executive Director Amalija Pavić joins Panel Discussion organized by USAID Business Enabling Project

Students visiting IBM (Meet the Business First Hand)

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:00:13 +0200

AmCham Serbia and the Centre for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade have organized a meeting of students and graduates of the University of Belgrade with top managers of IBM.

New Members of Erste Bank`s Club 27 Selected (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:46:29 +0200

Main Awards to Tamara Dobranić, Marija Jelić, and Uroš Matić

Serbian Government adopted Proposal Law on Optical Discs (Advocacy)

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:25:46 +0200

After three years of AmCham IPR Committee’s active advocacy towards the adoption of the Law on Optical Discs, Serbian Government adopted the Proposal Law, on its session held on May 26.

Emg.rs: Ivan Vujačić - statement on NBS' monetary policy and appreciating Dinar (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:01:11 +0200

Economy.rs: Media report - AmCham has organised the first in a series of forums on business ethic and legal norms (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 26 May 2011 11:28:17 +0200

“Responsibly” -KPMG`s Report on CSR (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:04:15 +0200

KPMG presented the report on its contribution to the community

Second Cycle of “Kadar da budem kadar” Program held May 16 to 19 (`Kadar da budem kadar` program)

Thu, 26 May 2011 09:52:24 +0200

From May 16-19, AmCham and the Center for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade organized a second cycle of the Kadar da budem kadar program.

AmCham Serbia Business Ethics Forum on Ethics and Compliance (AmCham Special Events)

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:04:50 +0200

Business Ethics Forum served as a platform for discussion on corporate ethics and compliance initiatives featuring stadards related to business operations and in line with ethic guidelines and legal norms

AmCham Committees adopted its annual goals for 2011 (Advocacy)

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:24:14 +0200

Additionally, all Committees (apart from OSAC) adjusted their Charters in line with a recently amended AmCham Advocacy Guidelines.

Erste Bank Among 2010 “Green Leaf Award” Winners for Environment Protection (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:11:09 +0200

At a ceremony held on May 13 in Sremski Karlovci, Erste Bank was presented with the “Green Leaf” award for environmental protection

ANNOUNCEMENT: A Call for Employee Volunteers - ‘Our Belgrade’ Day, June 11 (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Mon, 23 May 2011 01:36:08 +0200

On June 11th 2011, Business Leaders Forum will organize a traditional voluntary action, "Our Belgrade’’

Vreme magazine: Media report - AmCham and the Center for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade launched another "Kadar da budem kadar"(‘Qualified to be qualified’) program (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 20 May 2011 11:21:53 +0200

HR Committee hosted focused meeting on Retention Risk (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:50:07 +0200

On May 18, Marina Rakić of IBM and Nevena Radovanović of Holcim hosted AmCham HR Committee representatives for a presentation on Retention risk- motivation of employees and rewards system.

HR Committee hosted focused meeting on Retention Risk (Advocacy)

Wed, 18 May 2011 16:25:56 +0200

On May 18, Marina Rakić of IBM and Nevena Radovanović of Holcim hosted AmCham HR Committee representatives for a presentation on Retention risk- motivation of employees and rewards system.

Economy.rs: Media report - Business Breakfast with Milica Delević on further conditions for joining the EU (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:06:40 +0200

Measures Necessary for Obtaining Status of EU Membership Candidate Presented (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 12 May 2011 11:56:11 +0200

AmCham closely monitors steps taken by the Government in the area of the harmonisation of regulations with the EU standards and efficiency of the implementation of the Action Plan for fulfilling recommendations from the Annual Report of the European Commission, as well as the application of other measures undertaken in the aim of accelerating the process of obtaining the status of a candidate for the EU membership.

Metro Cash & Carry Serbia Receives "Award For Fight Against Discrimination" (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:23:31 +0200

Metro Cash & Carry Serbia (MCC Serbia), the largest wholesale company in Serbia, received on the 4th of May the annual ‘Award for fight against discrimination’ in the business category

Eco Expo Conference, May 18-20, 2011 (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 11 May 2011 14:52:32 +0200

Eco Expo 2011 is an international fair of ecology and environment protection which will take place in Expo Centre in Belgrade on May 18-20, 2011.

AmCham Health Care Committee met with the new Minister of Health (Advocacy)

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:24:51 +0200

On May 9, AmCham Health Care Committee representatives met with the Minister of Health (MoH) Zoran Stanković, Assistant Minister Zorica Pavlović and Minister’s chief of staff Jelena Pavlović.

AmCham Health Care Committee met with the new Minister of Health (Advocacy - Health Care)

Wed, 11 May 2011 12:20:34 +0200

On May 9, AmCham Health Care Committee representatives met with the Minister of Health (MoH) Zoran Stanković, Assistant Minister Zorica Pavlović and Minister’s chief of staff Jelena Pavlović.

Visit to successful companies: Ernst & Young (Meet the Business First Hand)

Tue, 10 May 2011 16:25:36 +0200

CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY - AmCham and the Centre for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade have organized a meeting of students and graduates of the University of Belgrade with top managers of Ernst & Young.

Economy.rs: Media report - Connecting students with successful companies: Ernst & Young (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:12:31 +0200

AmCham will participate in the drafting of bylaws to the Foreign Exchange Law and the Law on Capital Markets (Advocacy)

Mon, 09 May 2011 13:31:31 +0200

For the fourth time Siemens is organizing project "Create the Future" (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 09 May 2011 10:09:55 +0200

"Create the Future" is only one in a series of CSR projects that the company Siemens d.o.o. Belgrade aimed to educating young people and introducing technological innovations into their daily lives

Cord magazine: President of the AmCham Vladan Živanović - interview on cooperation with Serbian government and business climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:35:04 +0200

Telenor's Corporate Responsibility Diary (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200

On March 31, Telenor presented its report on corporate social responsibility for the year 2010. Follow the link to download available reports in both English and Serbian

B92.net: Media report - Obama's new foreign trade policy (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:52:37 +0200

US Companies Look to Expand Business Relationships in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:05:00 +0200

Commercial Attaché of the Embassy of the United States of America presented US National Export Initiative of President Obama

Scholarships delivered to the fourth generation of Vip students (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:28:42 +0200

Competition for the fourth generation of Vip scholars within "Be a Vip student" project was successfully finalized with selection of 20 Vip students who were delivered awards

AmCham hosted a Public Discussion on the Draft Law on Strikes and held a Business Today Seminar on the Law on Volunteering (Business Today Seminars)

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:11:41 +0200

On Thursday, April 14, some 20 representatives of AmCham member companies participated in a Public Discussion on Draft Law on Strikes and at a Business Today Seminar on the Implementation of the Law on Volunteering at Danas Conference Center.

Green 4 - Planting trees initiative in Serbia (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:46:09 +0200

Young Explorers of Serbia, Municipality representatives and employees of PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte planted trees on the Danube shore

"A Step for Your Heart" Campaign Kicks Off in Five Cities (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:10:18 +0200

Actavis healthy walks campaign is supported by more than 1500 people

AVON - 125 Years of Dedication to Women (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:22:02 +0200

During 2011, in all the countries where it operates, the Avon company will observe its 125th year of business. The celebration will be marked by a variety of programs and campaigns that aim to support and empower women around the world.

Doncafé and Children Paint Your View Of The World (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:15:22 +0200

Strauss Adriatic launched a humanitarian campaign, wishing to facilitate children’s creativity

CSR Forum: “Global challenges, local solutions”, April 19, 2011 (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:52:52 +0200

The Business Leaders Forum organized CSR Forum, which was held for the second time this year, and gathered together leading companies operating in Serbia, representatives of state institutions, international organisations and the non-profit sectors, with the aim of fostering inter-sector co-operation and exchanges of experience in the field of corporate social responsibility.

Blic daily: Media report - Lower fees for hypothec registration (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:22:25 +0200

Significant Recognition of Care for Community, Clients and Employees (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:28:38 +0200

Eurobank EFG winner of National CSR Award of Serbian Chamber of Commerce

Recognition of Excellence (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:04:43 +0100

Blic Daily and Banca Intesa Announce the Best Entrepreneur for a Fourth Year in a Row

AmCham and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Host Seminar on Risk Management (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:09:23 +0100

On March 23, AmCham members gathered at Guarnerius Art Centre, Belgrade, to attend a seminar on Risk Management jointly organized by AmCham Serbia and IFC and sponsored by the Swiss Confederation.

JOIN the CAMPAIN: Today We Are Running! You Can Too! at the 24th Belgrade Marathon (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:37:50 +0100

Get involved together with your colleagues, friends and fellow citizens in the campaign Today We Are Running! You Can Too! at the 24th Belgrade Marathon.

Politika daily: Media report - Protection of Intellectual Property Rights brings new investors (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:51:30 +0100

Danas daily: Media report - Serbia missing the Investment conference in Baltimore, MD (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:36:05 +0100

Intellectual Property Rights Protection – An Important Step toward a More Competitive Business Environment (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:04:52 +0100

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs in the Government of Serbia Ivica Dačić met with members of the American Chamber of Commerce at the AmCham’s March Business Luncheon.

Economy.rs: Media report - Connecting students with successful companies: British American Tobacco (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:28:44 +0100

Students visiting British American Tobacco (Meet the Business First Hand)

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:26:40 +0100

AmCham Serbia and the Centre for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade have organized today a meeting of students and graduates of the University of Belgrade with top managers of British American Tobacco

AmCham is Soliciting Input for a Real Estate Roundtable (Advocacy)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:16:45 +0100

In a view of recent adoption of the Proposal Law on Planning and Construction by the Government of Serbia, and the need for further improvement of the real estate regulations and their relation to local and central administration revenues, AmCham is soliciting interest for organizing a roundtable on this topic.

Public Procurement Initiative (Advocacy)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:13:39 +0100

Recognizing the need for improvement of the public procurement regime, and in continuation of the efforts that begun with the last April’s short survey, we would like to invite you to express an interest in pursuing advocacy activity on this topic.

US - Balkans Business Summit, University of Baltimore, March 23-24, 2011 (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:12:18 +0100

As the European Union (EU) expands to the east and south, promising new opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI) are arising and gaining broader recognition. The Western Balkans is considered by many current and prospective investors to offer opportunities as Europe’s next highgrowth business location.

Advocacy Report from AmCham Board of Governors Meeting (Advocacy)

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:39:27 +0100

On March 4th, the AmCham Board of Governors held its traditional Strategic Meeting discussing goals and priorities of the organization for 2011. As for the advocacy issues, the Board adopted an advocacy focus for 2011, amendments to the Advocacy Guidelines and set May 1st as the deadline for adoption of the annual agendas of the AmCham working groups.

AmCham Establishes Goals and Action Plan For 2011 (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:38:08 +0100

Following the AmCham General Assembly meeting, the AmCham Board of Governors, at its annual strategy meeting on March 4, 2011, established goals for the association in 2011

Danas daily: President of the AmCham Vladan Živanović - interview on business climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:06:48 +0100

Dnevnik daily: Acting Executive Director Amalija Pavić - interview on bureaucracy as an obstacle for investments (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:27:48 +0100

Danas daily: Media report - Investors worried after government reconstruction? (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:36:04 +0100

Emg.rs: Media report - AmCham elects six new members to its Board of Governors (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:11:28 +0100

AmCham and NALED succeeded in changing the method for determining fees for mortgage registration (Advocacy)

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:21:45 +0100

On January 11, AmCham and National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED) have submitted joint letter to the Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Mr. Oliver Dulić, regarding the change of method for determining the fees for using the cadastre data when registering the mortgages on real estate.

AmCham Serbia Elects New Members to its Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:49:34 +0100

On Thursday, February 10, at its 10th General Assembly Meeting, AmCham member companies elected six new members to its Board of Governors.

Nine Candidates Compete to Join AmCham Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:31:20 +0100

On Thursday, February 3, AmCham held a traditional Pre-election Cocktail to introduce nine candidates for the six two-year terms as Board members.

AmCham and NALED joined efforts aiming to change the method for determining fees upon mortgage registration (Advocacy)

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:11:21 +0100

B92.net: Media report - Vladan Živanović, new president of AmCham Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:44:55 +0100

CB Richard Ellis launched the auction of children’s paintings (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:20:02 +0100

CB Richard Elllis, as exclusive sales agency of the Casa di Glori project, has launched an auction of children’s paintings to raise funds for talented children of one of the oldest Belgrade primary schools - “St. Sava” in the Vračar area.

B92.net: AmCham Executive Director Bojana Ristić – statement on Guillotine Project (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:14:38 +0100

Vladan Živanović New President of AmCham Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:45:55 +0100

The former First Vice-President of AmCham and General Manager of Microsoft Serbia, Mr Vladan Živanović, has been appointed President of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia.

Emg.rs: Media report - AmCham representatives meet with the Minister of Finance Diana Dragutinović to discuss fiscal reforms (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:32:29 +0100

Representatives of the IPR Committee participated at the beginning of destruction and recycling of 120,000 pirated CDs (Advocacy)

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:54:31 +0100

On December 20, the Chairman of the IPR Committee, Vuk Pribić and IPR Steering Committee member Dragomir Kojić (plus representative of the BSA) joined Minister of Trade and Services Slobodan Milosavljević and Charge d’ Affairs of the US Embassy Earl Litzenberger to promote the beginning of destruction and recycling of 120,000 pirated CDs seized during the regular work of the Market Inspection.

AmCham and Belgrade University Career Development Center launched new joint initiative for students and young graduates – “Kadar da budem kadar” (`Kadar da budem kadar` program)

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:29:22 +0100

On December 16, AmCham and the Center for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade launched a program entitled “Kadar da budem kadar” aimed at improving the employment skills of students and graduates and preparing them for the modern labor market.

Economy.rs: Media report - AmCham and the Center for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade launched "Kadar da budem kadar" (‘Qualified to be qualified’) program (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:25:58 +0100

Danas daily: Media report - Investors do not approve tax reform (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:56 +0100

OSA Computer engineering equiped a labaratory of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:48:16 +0100

The donation of software packages for design and visualization in all areas of mechanic engineering

Leading Investors Meet with Serbia’s Minister of Finance (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:38:54 +0100

Diana Dragutinović, Minister of Finance in the Government of Serbia, held a meeting with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies, members of AmCham.

HR/Workforce Development Task Force (HRTF) evolve into Committee (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:01:51 +0100

On December 10, during its last session in 2010, the AmCham Board of Governors accepted recommendation to turn both HRTF and HCTF into a more permanent structure - HR and Health Care Committees - as of 2011.

AmCham sent comments on the Draft Law on Private Security (Advocacy)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:43:53 +0100

AmCham’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC Committee) assembled comments on the Draft Law on Private Security and submitted them to the Ministry of Interior.

Human Resources Task Force (HRTF) and Health Care Task Force (HCTF) evolve into Committees (Advocacy)

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:49:58 +0100

A vehicle for health providing (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:09:23 +0100

Ford-Grand Motors and U.S. Embassy donated a vechicle to the Emergency Ward of Vranje Health Centre

AmCham suggestions incorporated in the second version of the Draft Company Law (Advocacy)

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:10:59 +0100

Over the past couple of months AmCham has actively participated in a public discussion on the new Draft Company Law.

Danas daily: Skip Bornhuetter - interview on increasing excise tax rates on cigarettes (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:44:38 +0100

Government will adopt soon Draft Optical Discs Law, Draft Strategy for Development of Intellectual Property Protection in accordance with suggestions of the AmCham IPR Committee (Advocacy)

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:02:47 +0100

Final Draft Amendments to the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Law released (Advocacy)

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:51:20 +0100

A year and a half since its first drafting and three batches of AmCham comments later, the Ministry of Finance published the final Draft Amendments to the Foreign Exchange (FOREX) Law (hereinafter: the FOREX Draft), which is meant to be adopted by the Government before the end of 2010.

Business Today Seminar on Working Capital Optimization (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:37:37 +0100

On December 2, over twenty participants gathered at Hotel IN to attend AmCham’s Working Capital Optimization Seminar organized in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and sponsored by the Swiss Confederation.

NIN magazine: Michael Keplinger - interview on piracy and its effects on investments (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:07:00 +0100

Politika daily: Media report - AmCham asks for quicker regulatory reforms (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:12:27 +0100

Connecting Students and Business Community with Philip Morris International (Meet the Business First Hand)

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:44:49 +0100

AmCham Serbia, in cooperation with the Career Development Center of Belgrade University, organized a student visit to our member company: DIN “Fabrika duvana“ a.d. Niš, a Philip Morris International (PMI) affiliate.

Investors demand faster regulatory change (AmCham Special Events)

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:36:47 +0100

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia put forward a series of concrete proposals for improvement of the investment climate

HR/Workforce Development Task Force (HRTF) hosted two focused meetings on Y Generation and Work/Life Balance (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:06:53 +0100

AmCham complied and submitted comments on two draft laws (Advocacy)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:21:27 +0100

Economy.rs: Media report - 8th AmCham's Conference on Intellectual Property Rights (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:54:29 +0100

Politika daily: U.S. ambassador to Serbia Mary Warlick - interview on computer piracy in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:26:17 +0100

8th AmCham's Conference on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) (Advocacy)

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:17:29 +0100

The conference served as a forum for discussion of challenges to the enforcement of IPR in Serbia, international best practices and identifying key recommendations in line with WTO and EU Accession requirements.

Večernje Novosti daily: Media report - Over 80 government non-tax fees preventing further expansion of investment (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:18:58 +0100

AmCham is soliciting comments on draft laws (Advocacy)

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:02:09 +0100

B92.net: Chairman of the IPR Committee Vuk Pribić - interview on Intellectual Property Rights in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:32:15 +0100

Uniform Sales Law Conference (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:56:15 +0100

The Conference will deal with the important issues related to the scope of application of the 1980 UN Convention on Contracts for International Sale of Goods (CISG), formation of sales contracts, rights and obligations of the parties, remedies for breach of contract and interrelation of the CISG with other instruments of transnational law (INCOTERMS, UNIDROIT Principles, etc).

Competition Opens for ‘’Blic Entrepreneur 2010“ (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:42:20 +0100

Banca Intesa and Blic daily newspaper announced the start of a unique campaign–- ‘’Blic entrepreneur 2010“-- for the selection of the best entrepreneur in Serbia in the category of small and middle size enterprises. The basic criteria for the selection of the best entrepreneur of 2010 will be profitability, productivity and company liquidity. Advantage will be given to those companies whose business policy is characterized by innovation in creating products.

U.S. Steel Serbia Hosts Business Cocktail Party (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:58:40 +0100

On November 10, an AmCham business After-Hours Cocktail Party was hosted by member company U.S. Steel.

Danas daily: Media report - AmCham's seminar on mobing (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:05:39 +0100

“Kalkulator” Project Aims to Compare Local Charges (Advocacy)

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:09:16 +0100

As a result of increasing complaints in the last two years from AmCham member companies with regard to lack of transparency in the method of calculating local charges, as well as the vast disparities between municipalities in the level of such charges, AmCham Serbia welcomed a new NALED project “Kalkulator,” which will increase the predictability of local costs to investors as well as provide for transparent comparisons of business costs among municipalities.

Seminar on the Law on Workplace Violence Prevention (the Anti-Mobbing Law) (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:34:53 +0100

On November 3, 2010, some 40 representatives of AmCham member companies gathered at the Danas Conference Center to attend a Business Today Seminar on implementation of the Anti-Mobbing Law.

Banca Intesa Again Supports ’Send a Friendship Card’ Project (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:15:33 +0100

In cooperation with the humanitarian organization Naša Srbija, Banca Intesa, for the second year in a row, has supported the project ‘Send a friendship Card’. On this occasion, Banca Intesa organized in its premises promotion of this humanitarian campaign in which the winners of the competition for the selection of designs for this year’s edition of cards were presented to guests and members of the media. According to the jury, the best card designs were created by pupils from Dimitrovgrad, Sokobanja and Pirot. Banca Intesa, as the general sponsor of the campaign, awarded the winners of the competition by opening Bambino savings accounts and placing in them initial deposits of RSD 5.000.

AmCham delegation meets with Minister of Health, Tomica Milosavljević (Advocacy - Health Care)

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:49:57 +0200

On October 27, an AmCham delegation met with Minister Milosavljević at the Ministry of Health to discuss the timeline for adoption of draft rulebooks on the Law on medicines and medical devices, prices of medicines, transparency of reimbursement regulations and their implementation, as well as private-public partnerships (PPP).

AmCham delegation meets with Minister of Health, Tomica Milosavljević (Advocacy)

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:23:44 +0200

New Director Of The Health Insurance Fund Offers Cooperation (Advocacy - Health Care)

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:28:20 +0200

On October 26, AmCham representatives Mr. Gabriel Dina, Health Care Task Force (HCTF) Manager, Ms. Jasmina Knežević of BelMedic, Mr. Saša Spasić of Abbot and Ms. Amalija Pavić, AmCham’s Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, met with, the newly appointed Director of the Health Insurance Fund, Mr. Aleksandar Vuksanović.

New Director Of The Health Insurance Fund Offers Cooperation (Advocacy)

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:15:35 +0200

AmCham’s Tax and Finance Committees cooperated on improvements of tax treatment of SWAP agreements (Advocacy)

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:06:40 +0200

AmCham’s Tax and Finance Committees cooperated on improvements of tax treatment of SWAP agreements (Advocacy - Tax)

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:59:22 +0200

Politika daily: Business luncheon with Governor Šoškić - press report on macroeconomic policy (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:38:38 +0200

Synovate and SMart kolektiv present their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) survey results (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:24:35 +0200

Synovate market intelligence agency presented the results of a CSR survey that, together with SMart kolektiv, they have been conducting in recent months

First Inclusive Building in Serbia according to European standards (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:50:23 +0200

One year after the opening of Eurobank EFG Centre in downtown Belgrade, renowned European Institute for Design and Disability – Design for all Europe (EIDD) has decreed to grant the Inclusion Certificate for this office building. An acknowledgement, for this first time issued for a building in Serbia confirms adjustability of Eurobank EFG Centre to all people, including disabled persons.

Preservation of Macro-Economic Stability is of Key Relevance for Business in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:27:35 +0200

The Governor of the National Bank of Serbia, Dejan Šoškić, met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of AmCham Serbia

TANJUG news agency: Press report - connecting students with business community (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:34:20 +0200

Leo Burnett campaign “Hunger Strike Against Hunger” wins a Golden Watch award (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:15:07 +0200

Competing with 345 agencies from 35 countries in the category "Most Creative Advertising Campaign", Leo Burnett Belgrade won a Golden Watch award for the campaign “Hunger Strike Against Hunger“

Meet the Business First Hand Series with Hemofarm: Connecting Students and Business Community (Meet the Business First Hand)

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:08:52 +0200

AmCham Serbia, in cooperation with the Career Development Center of Belgrade University, organized a student visit to our member company: Hemofarm

DHL Hosts Business Cocktail Party (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:38:38 +0200

On October 7, an AmCham business After-Hours Cocktail Party was hosted by member company DHL.

Bankar magazine: AmCham Executive Director Bojana Ristić – interview on business environment in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:28:24 +0200

Tax Committee Meets With Tax Policy International Monetary Fund Mission (Advocacy - Tax)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:39:45 +0200

On September 28, representatives of the AmCham’s Tax Committee, Chairman Igor Lončarević of KPMG and Vice-Chair Zoran Skopljak of Karanović & Nikolić Law Office, as well as Milica Bisić of KPMG, met with a Tax Policy IMF Mission consisting of Martin Grote and Ernesto Crivelli at AmCham’s offices.

Tax Committee Meets With Tax Policy International Monetary Fund Mission (Advocacy)

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:57:36 +0200

Blic daily: AmCham Executive Director Bojana Ristić – statement on investment climate in Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:21:50 +0200

20th Anniversary - Serbian Unity Congress Convention (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:36:46 +0200

AmCham Serbia and Serbian Unity Congress have a pleasure to invite you to the 20th Anniversary convention of the Serbian Unity Congress. The event will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, September 24-25 at the Renaissance Hotel.

DHL`s Day of Goodwill (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:04:00 +0200

On Saturday, September 17, DHL International organized the activity called "DHL Day of Goodwill” in order to include as many of its employees in sustainable development and environmental protection projects.

Nominations for VIRTUS Award for Corporate Philantropy (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:09:19 +0200

AmCham Serbia strongly encourages companies to apply for the Fourth Annual VIRTUS awards for Corporate Philanthropy

Banca Intesa Supports the ”School of Friendship” (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:57:41 +0200

Banca Intesa extended its support as a general sponsor to the humanitarian organization “Naša Srbija” as it organized its 10th annual School of Friendship attended by 600 participants.

AmCham sent comments to the Law on Planning and Construction (Advocacy)

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:39:22 +0200

Večernje Novosti daily: AmCham Executive Director Bojana Ristić – statement on US-Serbia economic relations (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:15:37 +0200

Profit magazine: AmCham Board member Jelena Kralj – Interview on HR development (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:09:49 +0200

Prime Minister and Business Leaders Explore a More Competitive Business Environment (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:34:45 +0200

Representatives of member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia met with the Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković. The meeting concerned planned economic reforms for this year and the next.

Preduzeće magazine: AmCham Board member Jelena Kralj – Interview on workforce development (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:01:22 +0200

AmCham’s Health Care Task Force sent another round of comments to the Government on two by-laws (Advocacy - Health Care)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:32:12 +0200

Biznis & Finansije magazine: AmCham Board member Jelena Kralj - Interview on HR trends (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:19:19 +0200

AmCham’s Health Care Task Force sent another round of comments to the Government on two by-laws (Advocacy)

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:22:15 +0200

A Meeting with Minister Ljajić on the amendments to the Labor Law (Advocacy)

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:08:23 +0200

The AmCham delegation met with Minister of Labor and Social Policy Rasim Ljajić to discuss prospects for introducing changes to the Labor Law.

AmCham met with US Congressional Delegation (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:45:02 +0200

Members of the US Congressional delegation and AmCham Board of Governors met to discuss doing business in Serbia. The meeting was hosted by the Ball Packaging Europe at their production plant and participants enjoyed a tour of the facilities.

AmCham meets IMF Delegation (Advocacy - Tax)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:40:59 +0200

AmCham representatives hosted a delegation of the IMF Mission to discuss the need for an improved business environment.

AmCham meets IMF Delegation (Advocacy)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:43:06 +0200

AmCham representatives hosted a delegation of the IMF Mission to discuss the need for an improved business environment.

Tax Committee offers comments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law (Advocacy)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:33 +0200

Tax Committee offers comments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law (Advocacy - Tax)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:42:04 +0200

Health Care Task Force assists by sending recommendations to the Draft Rulebook on Promotion of Medicines and Medical Devices (Advocacy)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:21:25 +0200

Health Care Task Force assists by sending recommendations to the Draft Rulebook on Promotion of Medicines and Medical Devices (Advocacy - Health Care)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:34:48 +0200

Ekonm:east Magazine: Ethics Specialist Gary Edwards-interview on Business Ethics (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Danas daily: USA and Serbia (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:54:55 +0200

Danas daily: USA and Serbia, special insertrer on business relations between USA and Serbia (SERBIAN)

Reform of Healthcare System in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:14:37 +0200

Member companies of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia have met with the Minister of Health in the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Tomica Milosavljević, to exchange opinions on the process of improving the healthcare system in Serbia.

Politika daily: Ethics Specialist Gary Edwards – interview on Business Ethics (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:58:04 +0200

AmCham Business Ethics Week (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Serbia organized a Business Ethics Week – a series of events on the occasion of arrival of ethics specialist Mr. Gary Edwards via US speakers program, generously facilitated by the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade aiming to engage all relevant stakeholders in an open discussion about the best practices in implementation of the codes of ethical conduct worldwide and the benefits that this kind of behavior brings to the society as a whole.

Profit magazine: AmCham CSR Specialist Sandra Lazarevic – text on Business Ethics (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:59:27 +0200

Business Breakfast with Gary Edwards, Ethics Specialist (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

On June 15, member companies of the AmCham Serbia met with Gary Edwards, a renowned international expert on business ethics-related issues, to exchange opinions on the importance of the implementation of ethic codices in the business sector and other institutions in Serbia.

Volunteers Support "Our Belgrade" (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:04:56 +0200

An initiative called “Our Belgrade” was supported by over 350 volunteers, including President of BLF Gustavo Navarro, USAID Chief of Mission Michael Harvey and the well-known actor Ivan Jevtović

HRTF held focused meetings on Rewards for good performers and Succession planning and talent management (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:30:12 +0200

Over the past few weeks, the AmCham HR/Workforce Development Task Force (HRTF) continued with a series of focused meetings with the aim of exchanging experiences within the membership on specific topics of mutual interest. Meetings on May 20 and June 11 provided a valuable overview of selected companies’ HR processes with respect to investment in employees (additional training, seminars, incentive schemes etc.), as part of companies’ progress and development plans.

VREME magazine: Member of AmCham Board of Governors Gabriel Dina – interview on Business Ethics (SERBIAN) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:00:14 +0200

U. S. Steel Serbia Volunteers Renovate Parks in Smederevo, Sabac and Kucevo (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 14:23:59 +0200

More than 200 volunteers from U. S. Steel Serbia participated in a major volunteering activity that included renovation of parks in Smederevo, Sabac and Kucevo, organized on the occasion of June 5 – World Environmental Day.

Antitrust Laws in Western Balkans. Following the EU Path? (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Prica & Partners invites you to attend regional Conference on Antitrust Laws in Western Balkans. Join H. E. Vincent Degert, Ambassador, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Serbia, Mr. William E. Kovacic, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission, Washington. Alongside regional experts dealing with the regulatory topics you will have the opportunity to share experiences with representatives of academia, in-house counsel and lawyers in private practice.

Students visiting Coca Cola Hellenic (Meet the Business First Hand)

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Serbia, in cooperation with the Career Development Center of Belgrade University, the partnering organization in our on-going project, Meet the Business First Hand, organized a student visit to our patron member: Coca Cola Hellenic Serbia

“Strategies for Effectively Navigating Your Company During a Recession” (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The University of Sheffield and City College organize a seminar on “Strategies for Effectively Navigating Your Company During a Recession”.

Faster Real-Estate Sector Reforms are needed to Attract Investments (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Representatives of AmCham Serbia member companies met with Belgrade Mayor, Mr Dragan Đilas to discuss real estate development bottlenecks and their solution.

DANAS Conference Center"GUILLOTINE OF REGULATIONS" AND THE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS OF SERBIA (Partnerships and Conferences)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Which current investment procedures should be abolished to make the process of the reception of investment licenses and permissions more efficient?

Students Visiting Holcim Srbija (Meet the Business First Hand)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham) in cooperation with the Career Development Center of Belgrade University organized Meet the Business First Hand student visit to Holcim Serbia, one of the leading cement producing companies worldwide.

Bilateral Meeting between AmCham and the Government of Serbia (Advocacy)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham delegation met with Government's high representatives discussing the most important challenges for business sector

MPC Properties Hosts Business Cocktail Party (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

On April 22, an AmCham business After-Hours Cocktail Party was hosted by member company MPC Properties.

HR/Workforce Development Task Force (HRTF) meeting on Situational leadership – developing managerial skills/task delegation (Advocacy - HR Committee)

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

An important focus of AmCham HR Task Force for 2010 is sharing knowledge and the best practices within the HR community in order to broaden our exchange of knowledge and provide better support to our business.

Carlsberg Srbija Ceremonially Opens its Latest Waste Water Treatment System (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Čelarevo, April 19, 2010 - Carlsberg Srbija Group ceremonially launched a new Waste Water Treatment System, at premises of its factory in Čelarevo.

Public Procurement Law - Efficiency, Transparency, Competitivness (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Janković, Popović, Mitić Law Office organizes a Panel Discussion on Public Procurement Law.

Panel Discussion on Public Procurement Law (Advocacy)

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

On April 15, some 50 participants gathered at Mykonos Conference Hall at the Zira Hotel, to attend a Panel Discussion on the Public Procurement Law organized by Janković, Popović & Mitić (JPM) Law Office with AmCham's support.

Business Leaders’ Forum and Smart Kolektiv organized an international conference on corporate social responsibility - CSR Forum at the National Bank of Serbia (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200

This prestigious annual event which deals with the important issues and aspects of socially responsible business practices gave the visitors a dynamic and versatile insight into the key facts associated with further development of this concept in Serbia.

Toward a More Competitive Serbia (Partnerships and Conferences)

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200

National Competitiveness Council organizes the Annual Conference: "Toward a More Competitive Serbia"

AmCham Support to Social Inclusion (Advocacy)

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham and International Labor Organization (ILO) organized roundtable on implementation of the Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employing Persons with Disabilities

AmCham Real Estate Roundtable (Advocacy)

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Focusing on the Decree on Conversion of the Right to Use Land into Right of Ownership, the roundtable aimed to clarify implementation problems of the new Decree and to offer private sector suggestions for improvement of the real estate regime in Serbia.

Eighth Business Roundtable with the Government of Serbia (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

To all AmCham members exclusive 15% fee discount is granted for each attendee

US Ambassador Warlick Emphasizes the Importance of Serbia’s Integration with International Institutions (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The new US Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Mary Burce Warlick, at a lunch with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of AmCham, presented her views on the future of US-Serbia relations and her vision for continued bilateral economic and commercial cooperation between Serbia and the United States.

AmCham Goals and Action Plan for 2010 (Advocacy)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Following the outcome of AmCham General Assembly meeting, the AmCham Board of Governors, at its annual strategy off-site meeting on February 26, 2010, established its goals and action plan for this year.

Court Reform in Serbia and its Implications for Business Practices (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

On February 25, 2010, AmCham and Karanović & Nikolić Law Office, jointly organized a seminar on “Court Reform in Serbia and its Implications for Business Practices”.

New Members of the Board of Governors of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia Elected (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

At the 9th Annual General Assembly of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham), member companies elected four new members of the organization’s Board of Governors

AmCham Pre-election Cocktail (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Five candidates presented their statements of intent to become members of the AmCham Board of Governors

24 SATA: AmCham Executive Director interview (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in 24 SATA daily on 1-Mar-2010.

Ekonom:east: AmCham Special Business Insert (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Texts are published in Ekonom:east magazine on 31-Dec-2009.

Blic: AmCham Executive Director Statement (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Blic daily on 31-Dec-2009.

Danas daily: AmCham Executive Director interview (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Danas daily on 28-Dec-2009.

Measures for Preserving Macroeconomic Stability (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The struggle for a stable exchange rate and macroeconomic stability will continue in 2010

EmPortal: Report on AmCham briefing session on the implementation of new e-government strategy (English) (AmCham in Media)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published on EmPortal website on 1-Dec-2009.

Business Today Seminar: Introduction to IPA Funds (Business Today Seminars)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia organized a Business Today Seminar on the topic "Introduction to IPA Funds"

Introduction of E-Government Significant for the State and Investors (Advocacy)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham briefing session with Ms. Jasna Matić, Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society, on the implementation of new E-government strategy

Ekonom:east: Statement of AmCham TAX Committee Chairman (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Ekonom:east magazine on 27-Nov-2009.

TV STUDIO B: AmCham Director statement on CSR (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

BIZNIS magazine: Report on AmCham IPR Conference (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Texts are published in BIZNIS magazine on 20-Nov-2009.

TV AVALA: AmCham IPR Committee Chairman interview (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pregled daily: Report on AmCham Business Breakfast with Mr. Niels Soelberg (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Pregled daily on 19-Nov-2009.

Corporate Social Responsibility as an Investment (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham continues with efforts to raise awareness about the best business practices

"Corporate Citizens" in Developing Markets (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia organized a business breakfast on the topic "Corporate Citizenship in Emerging Markets" featuring special guest Mr. Niels Soelberg, Vice President of Microsoft for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Public Sector

TV AVALA: AmCham Board member interview on Foreign Exchange Law (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Raiffeisen bank Hosted AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

On November 11, AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail was hosted by Raiffeisen bank

Briefing Session on Employing Persons with Disabilities (Advocacy)

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia and Karanović & Nikolić Law Office jointly organized a briefing session about the implementation of the new Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employing People with Disabilities and the best European practices

Pregled daily: Report on AmCham IPR Conferece (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Pregled daily on 3-Nov-2009.

AmCham Supports Efforts in Attracting Foreign Investments (Advocacy)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia delegation met with US trade mission - potential investors

Meet the Business First Hand: Students Visiting Carlsberg Serbia (Meet the Business First Hand)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia organized another student visit to our member company - Carlsberg Serbia d.o.o., in cooperation with the Career Development Center of Belgrade University

Education Vital For Advancement of Intellectual Property Rights (Advocacy)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia organized regional conference on intellectual property rights (IPR), which gathered participants from the private and public sectors of Serbia and the region

EmPortal: Report on AmCham IPR Conferece (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Danas daily: Report on AmCham Media Brunch (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Text is published in Danas daily on 26-Oct-2009.

TV AVALA: AmCham IPR Committee members announcing IPR Conference (Serbian), part 1 (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

TV AVALA: AmCham IPR Committee members announcing IPR Conference (Serbian), part 2 (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

U. S. Steel Serbia donated a vehicle to the kindergarten for children transportation (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Mrs. Kathy Babcoke, the wife of President of U. S. Steel Kosice and Mrs. Nadezda Perkins, the wife of General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia presented keys of a new vehicle to Red Cross Smederevo for children transportation that are attending Open Roma kindergarten in Mala Krsna.

B92.net: News about AmCham Media Brunch (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Text is published on B92 web site on 22-Oct-2009.

Objektiv Magazine: AmCham Director interview (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Text is published in Objektiv magazin on 22-Oct-2009.

TV AVALA: AmCham Director interview (Serbian), part 1 (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

TV AVALA: AmCham Director interview (Serbian), part 2 (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Proposals for Enhanced Business Environment (Advocacy)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Especially during economic downturn, all efforts to improve business environment must be accelerated, members of the Board of Governors of AmCham Serbia told media representatives on the traditional gathering with leading experts in economic journalism

EmPortal: Report on AmCham Media Brunch (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Text is published on EmPortal web site on 21-Oct-2009.

AmCham BAH Cocktail hosted by STRACON Security (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Representatives of STRACON Security presented Loss Prevention program

Progress in Public Administration Modernization (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mlađan Dinkić presented the implementation of the “Guillotine of Regulations” project to member companies of AmCham Serbia

The March that Proved Their Existence (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The Association of blind and visually impaired - White Cane organized an event called “Let’s march together”. The participants started their walk from Slavija square proceeding to Student Cultural Center (SKC), thus marking the White Cane Day (October 13th)

NIF 09: "Preparing the future - Today's Challenge for Tomorrow's Profit" (Advocacy)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham President Skip Bornhuetter presented AmCham views on investment opportunities on Nis Investment Forum – NIF09, that took place on October 9 in City of Nis

Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted Working Breakfast for Members of AmCham Serbia (Advocacy)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander II and Crown Princess Katherine hosted a Working breakfast for members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham), today at the White Palace.

Conference on 'US Export- & Re-Export-Controls & US-Sanctions + Embargoes' (Partnerships and Conferences)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

International Chamber of Commerce in Austria organizes a two day Conference on US Export- & Re-Export-Controls & US-Sanctions + Embargoes. To all AmCham members 20% on registration fee is granted.

Student Internships – Sharing Best Practices (Advocacy)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Continues with our Efforts to Promote Student Internship Programs through Activities of our Human Resources (HR)/Workforce Development Task-Force

Philip Kotler in Belgrade: How to compete and win (Partnerships and Conferences)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

To all AmCham members exclusive 10% fee discount is granted for each attendee

Voluntary activity at the Center for Social Matters (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Premises of the Single Mothers Club of Smederevo, within the Center for Social Matters, were renovated in September thanks to a donation of U. S. Steel Serbia

AmCham Business After Hour Cocktail hosted by CEED Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hour Cocktail hosted by CEED Serbia

Vreme Magazine: Article on AmCham CSR Conference (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Text is published in Vreme magazin on 24-Sep-2009.

CEED Serbia Hosted Business After-Hours Cocktail in September (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

On September 24, AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail was hosted by Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development – CEED Serbia.

AmCham Conference on Corporate Responsibility During Economic Downturn (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

How are major global corporations behaving towards customers, employees, suppliers, the environment, etc. as a response to global recession and how are their CR programs impacted?

AmCham Conference - CSR During Economic Downturn (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

How are major global corporations behaving towards customers, employees, suppliers, the environment, etc. as a response to global recession and how are their CR programs impacted?

Corporate Responsibility - a Way Out of the Crisis (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Nearly 150 participants - businesses, NGO and Government representatives - attended AmCham Serbia one-day conference “Corporate Responsibility during Economic Downturn”

Danas daily: AmCham Director interview on CSR (Serbian) (AmCham in Media)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Text is published in Danas daily on 14-Sep-2009.

Meeting at the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (Advocacy)

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

As a follow-up to the meeting with Prime Minister Cvetković and Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Oliver Dulić, held on July 15, AmCham representatives met with Aleksandar Vesić, Assistant Minister for Environmental Protection to discuss Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) permitting process.

Opening of the New Berlitz Training Centre (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Berlitz Centre opening invitation

Meeting at the Ministry of Finance (Advocacy)

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

On September 3, AmCham Tax Committee representatives met with Nataša Kovačević, Assistant Minister in charge of the Fiscal System Department at the Ministry of Finance, as a result of an AmCham initiative regarding the improvements of Corporate Income Tax Law provisions

Briefing session with Primarius Predrag Kon, M.D., on AH1N1 flu outbreak (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KPMG corporate premises

Briefing with Primarius Predrag Kon M.D. on the New Flu Outbreak (Business Today Seminars)

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Around 70 participants, representatives of AmCham member companies, and 20 media representatives, gathered on August 28 at KPMG premises to attend a briefing session with guest speaker Primarius Predrag Kon, M.D.

Investors against increase of Value Added Tax (VAT) (Advocacy)

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Instead of reduction of the deficit in the State Budget, increase of general VAT rate could lead to the speeding up of inflation, reduction of private demand, companies’ liquidity and, consequently, further decreasing production.

U.S. Independence Day Family Party (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Coaching guru in Belgrade: Making coaching and mentoring deliver value (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

To all AmCham members exclusive 10% fee discount is granted for each attendee

Corporate Practices in Dealing with Terrorist Threats (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Around 30 specialists from AmCham member companies attended June Business Today Seminar

AmCham Business Luncheon with Mr. Oliver Dulić, Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning, Government of Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Reduced Administrative Procedures – Road to New Investments (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning in the Serbian Government, Oliver Dulić, presented the Ministry’s plans in the area of legislation.

AmCham Business Breakfast with Mr. Miloš Simonović, Mayor of Niš (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Nis – New Attractive Location at Investment Map of Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Niš Mayor Miloš Simonović presented investment potentials of Niš to members of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia

Connecting Students with Business Community (Meet the Business First Hand)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Visit to successful companies: Merck Sharp & Dohme

Connect, Innovate and Grow (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

To all AmCham members 20% discount of initial Conference fee is granted.

AmCham Business Luncheon with Ms. Diana Dragutinović, Minister of Finance, Government of Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Reducing Crisis Effects Common Priority of the Government and Investors (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Diana Dragutinović, Minister of Finance in the Government of Serbia, met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies, members of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia

AmCham Business Breakfast with Ms. Milica Delević, Director of the European Integration Office, Government of Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Download: Breakfast Registration form

European Perspective of Serbia - Path to More Organized and Prosperous Society (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Milica Delević, PhD, Director of the Office for European Integrations, has met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)

AmCham Business Today Seminar on HR Management During the Crisis (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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HR Management during the Crisis (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Around 50 representatives of AmCham member companies gathered at Guarnerius Art Centre to attend AmCham Business Today seminar on HR management during the crisis

Environmental Lighting in Danube Park (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Eurobank EFG Helped Renovation of Lighting of Novi Sad Green Oasis

Direct Marketing with Ales Lisac (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

At a time when connecting with customers is more difficult than ever, new ideas and strategies are needed to ensure direct marketers maintain relevant both today and in the future.

Bled School of Management: The Advanced Management Program (Partnerships and Conferences)

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Following the initiative of MPC Holding to upgrade the management education quality standards in Central and South-Eastern Europe, IEDC-Bled School of Management developed The Advanced Management Program (AMP).

Serbian Unity Congress and Serbian Chamber of Commerce: Executive Leadership - Interactive Training (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Meet the World Expert on Sports Sponsorship! (Partnerships and Conferences)

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Do sponsors and sport organizations make the most out of their sponsorship agreement? What is the impact of the current economic crisis on sports sponsorship?

Wedding Couple Opened First Belgrade Wedding Park at Ada Ciganlija (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Milica and Igor Solać are the first married couple who took wedding vows in the Wedding Park that was officially opened at the Sava River bank of Ada Ciganlija. Eurobank EFG donated RSD6.1m for construction of this unique park.

National Garden in Pančevo Refurbished (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Eurobank EFG helped installation of “green pillar of defence” from town pollution

Become a Master of Charity! (Event)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Become a Master of Charity! (Partnerships and Conferences)

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Forthe fifth consecutive year, CorD Magazine is organising the CorD CharityMasters – a race in which it is more important to be charitable thanto be first.

Skip Bornhuetter new President of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

New leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham Serbia)

Holcim Srbija Promotes Traffic Safety (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

At the end of April, in collaboration with the National Driving Academy (NAVAK), Holcim Srbija organised a one day social event to promote traffic safety. The event, at the closed driving range in Subotište, brought together Holcim and its partners – the customers of ready-mix concrete.

CSR and Energy Efficiency Conference (Partnerships and Conferences)

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business Luncheon with Mr. Slobodan Milosavljević, Minister of Trade and Services (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Increasing Country Competitiveness – Common Priority of the Government and Investors (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Minister of Trade and Service, Slobodan Milosavljević, PhD, met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies in Serbia, members of American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)

Meet the Business First Hand: Students visiting FOX TV (Meet the Business First Hand)

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Approximately 50 Belgrade University students visited FOX TV and had a chance to see and hear how this TV station is managed

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail sponsored by Holcim Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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Holcim Serbia Hosted Business After-Hours Cocktail in April (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

On April 2, AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail was hosted by Holcim Serbia

Carlsberg Srbija participant of the "Earth Hour 2009" (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

On Saturday, March 28th The World Wildlife Federation (WWF), will organize an action called "Earth Hour 2009", with the idea that exactly at 8:30PM all big cities in the world turn off the electric energy for an hour in order to provide contribution to the fight against climate change.

Belgrade Arbitration Conference (Partnerships and Conferences)

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia announces promotional partnership with University of Belgrade`s Faculty of Law for Belgrade Arbitration Conference.

Certified Education - Learning Opportunity for Business People (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Opening of the Cisco Entrepreneur Institute Training Centre in Novi Sad

Executive Training Workshops on Electronic Government (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Southeastern Europe Telecommunications Academy (INA Academy), organizes a series of five Executive Training Workshops on Electronic Government in the SEE region.

Tens of Thousands of New Jobs will be provided if Piracy is eliminated (Advocacy)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Elimination of piracy in the software, music and film industry would create an opportunity for tens of thousands of new jobs, as well as a favorable investment climate

ECONOMIST`s 7th BUSINESS ROUNTABLE WITH GOVERNMENT OF SERBIA: Maintaining confidence during the downturn (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To all AmCham members EUR 200 fee discount is granted

South European Center for Contemporary Finance & BDO BC Excel: Enterprise Risk Management (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

South European Center for Contemporary Finance (SECCF), the regional leader in finance education, and BDO BC Excel offer you an exceptional opportunity to learn how to manage risks in an integrated, holistic way. The course "Enterprise Risk Management - ERM" is organized in partnership with AmCham and features Julian Roche (London) and Miloš Božović (Barcelona), prominent lecturers and practitioners of risk management. Belgrade, March 12-14, 2009

AmCham Business Breakfast with Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board of Intel Corporation (members only event) (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Investing into Information Technologies enhances Competitiveness (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Craig Barrett, Intel Corporation Chairman and the president of United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development, had talks with representatives of the largest domestic and foreign companies in Serbia, members of AmCham

Call to Action (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Carlsberg Srbija, in its very wide and diverse range of socially responsible activities, has recently initiated a new project that includes the strategy of promoting active engagement and excert of modern women in our society.

AmCham Business Forum on Financial Crisis and its Impact on Business Risks (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Investors Expect Continuation of Incentive Measures (Advocacy)

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Representatives of American Chamber of Commerce estimate that economic stability will not be sustainable under the crisis conditions without fiscal saving and continuation of impeded structural reforms

CSR Activities in Božić i sinovi: Give an Opportunity to ones it need (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In September 2008, Božić i sinovi (BIS) IT recycling centre, the leader in IT and e-waste recycling in Serbia, started the Community MAR project with Microsoft.

5th Brand Conference `WOR(L)D ABOUT BRANDS`: JUST DO IT with Scott Bedbury (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To all AmCham members additional special 10% fee discount is granted

New Members of the AmCham Board of Governers Elected (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

At the 8th Annual General Assembly of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia, member companies have elected five new members of the Board of Governors

AmCham Serbia General Assembly Meeting (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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Connecting Students with Business Community (Meet the Business First Hand)

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Visit to successful companies: Karanović – Nikolić Law Office

AmCham Serbia Pre-election Cocktail (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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U. S. Steel Serbia received the VIRTUS Award for contribution to the local community (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

On December 10th, on the International Human Rights Day in the House of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, the second annual Virtus Corporate Philanthropy Excellence Awards were officially presented to companies and business entities.

CSR activities in Banca Intesa (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In accordance with its strategic determination, Banca Intesa strives to actively contribute to development of social community through corporative philanthropy, as a very important segment of socially responsible behavior, and by investing its own resources in collective values reflecting our business philosophy in the best possible way.

Business Luncheon with H. E. Cameron P. Munter, U. S. Ambassador to Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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Continuation of successful Economic Cooperation between USA and Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

U. S. Ambassador to Serbia, H.E. Mr. Cameron Munter, met with representatives of more than 140 AmCham member companies at December Business Luncheon.

VIRTUS Awards for Corporative Philanthropy Granted (CSR)

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Eurobank EFG winner of award for long-term partnership between profit and non-profit making sector

OSA awarded „ PETAR DAMJANOVIĆ” prizes (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Beograd, December 9, 2008 – AmCham member company, Osa Computer Engeneering awards „Petar Damnjanovic“ prizes for the best projects in the field of Engeneering Industry, created by software package AUTODESK Inventor.

HOLCIM Management Team volunteered in Paraćin (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Popovac, December 9, 2008 – Nineteen managers from Holcim (Serbia) doo, cement factory volunteered on Paraćin City Quay, refurbishing common areas of 60 years old tenement building. Holcim management team spent the biggest part of their business hours emerging, painting, polishing and taking the garbage out from the building, during that day.

CSR Contributes to Higher Competitiveness of Economy in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Executive Director of the Balkan Trust for Democracy, Ivan Vejvoda, met with representatives of AmCham members at the December Business Breakfast

Human Synergistics (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

To all AmCham members 10% fee discount is granted

PR Week 2008 (Partnerships and Conferences)

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Business Breakfast with Mr. Ivan Vejvoda, Executive Director of Balkan Trust for Democracy (Event)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Eurobank EFG Park in Niš Finished (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Eight Eurobank EFG Parks for the Serbian lungs

2. regionalna konferencija 400Direktora (Partnerships and Conferences)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Kako pobediti teror jeftinog?

Guerrila Marketing & Selling (Partnerships and Conferences)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Minimalnim ulaganjima do maksimalnih profita

Business Today Seminar on Time Management (Event)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Time Management - Improving Your Organizational Style (Business Today Seminars)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Around 30 specialists from AmCham Member Companies attended November Business Today Seminar

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail sponsored by Delta Real Estate (Event)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Students Visiting Bel Medic (Meet the Business First Hand)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

November Meet the Business First Hand with AmCham Member Company Bel Medic.

Delta Real Estate Hosted Business After-Hours Cocktail in November (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

On November 10, AmCham business After-Hours Cocktail was hosted by Member Company which belongs to the top league Serbian companies in the real estate and construction sector, Delta Real Estate.

Robert Kaplan u Beogradu (Partnerships and Conferences)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

To all AmCham members 5% fee discount is granted

AmCham Business Today Seminar on Corporate Governance (Event)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Business Today Seminar on Corporate Governance (Business Today Seminars)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

On November 7, more than 30 participants attended the BTS seminar on corporate governance that was held in Guarnerius Art Center.

AmCham Business Breakfast with Mr. Mr. Shaun McCarthy, Director of Human Synergistic New Zealand and Australia (Event)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Constructive Organizational Culture: How to Attract and Retain Talent (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business Breakfast with Shaun McCarthy, Director of Human Synergistics

8th Serbia Economic Summit (Partnerships and Conferences)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A New Era for Serbia

FEFA Master Studies (Partnerships and Conferences)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business Luncheon with Ms. Jasna Matic, Minister for Telecommunications and Information Society (Event)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Step towards e-governance in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society Jasna Matić met with representatives of the largest foreign and local companies, members of AmCham Serbia

AmCham Business Today Seminar on Safety at Work (Event)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business Today Seminar on Safety at Work (Event)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Improving business through safety and operational excellence (Business Today Seminars)

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Around 50 specialists from AmCham Member Companies attended October Business Today Seminar

CSR activities in Telenor (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Having in mind the importance of corporate social responsibility, Telenor has founded its own foundation that initiates and supports projects which are offering effective, sustainable and developmental solutions throughout Serbia.

Annual Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) conference organized bilaterally with and hosted by AmCham Macedonia (Event)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Connecting Business and NGO (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham continues to support development of CSR concept of doing business in Serbia

Business Luncheon with Mr. Mirko Cvetković, Prime Minister, Government of Serbia (Event)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Shared Priorities of the Government and Investors (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Serbian Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković has met with AmCham representatives at the September Business Luncheon

Connecting students with business community (Meet the Business First Hand)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham) and the Centre for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade have organised today a meeting between students and graduates of the University of Belgrade and top managers of Microsoft Serbia.

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Ball Packaging Europe (Event)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Support to Serbia in attracting foreign investments – strategic focus of AmCham (Advocacy)

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Members of the Board of Governors of AmCham met with most prominent experts in economic journalism in Serbia

Cooperation between the Belgrade University Centre for Career Development and American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (Meet the Business First Hand)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Centre for Career Development and Student Counseling of the University of Belgrade and American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia have signed the Memorandum of Understanding, which will result in improved cooperation between the University of Belgrade and the business sector.

European Integrations - Opportunity for developing the economic environment in Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Head of the European Commission Delegation to Serbia, Josep Lloveras, met with representatives of the largest local and foreign companies in Serbia, members of American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)

Business Breakfast with Mr. Josep M. Lloveras, Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Serbia (Event)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Serbia promotional partnership with 3rd SEEB Conference (Event)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

6/24/2008 - 6/26/2008

Business After-Hours Cocktail sponsored by OSA Computer Engineering (Event)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

New Technologies - Potential for economic Growth in Serbia (Advocacy)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Information and Communications Technology Committee of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia presented at the promo cocktail party held on June 5, 2008 in TELENOR Expo Center.

AmCham ICT Committee & Perspective Magazine Promo Cocktail (Event)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

RSVP by COB Wednesday, June 4, 2008

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia promotes Corporate Social Responsibility (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham strives to integrate the concept of corporate social responsibility into strategies of companies in Serbia through activities and implementation of vast experience of its member companies

Business Breakfast with Mr. Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc. (Event)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The registration for the event will be conducted on first-come first-served basis

Business Today Seminar on Competition Law in Serbia (Event)

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

RSVP by COB Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Additional Incentive to Municipal Development in South Serbia (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Municipalities in South Serbia are ready for a significant inflow of foreign investments, and the task of state bodies is to provide investors with all the institutional prerequisites for business operations, underlined Deputy President of the Coordination Body for Municipalities of Preševo, Bujanovac and Medveđa, Nenad Popović, upon addressing member companies of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia.

Maintaining macroeconomic stability – common priority of the national bank and investors (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Political stability is a key prerequisite for the continuation of positive economic processes and represents a pillar of any economic policy in the future, said Governor of the National Bank of Serbia Radovan Jelašić when addressing member companies of American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia.

Business Luncheon with Mr. Radovan Jelašić, Governor of the National Bank of Serbia (Event)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Through open dialogue to improvements in business climate (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Development of the business climate in Serbia largely depends on strategic coordination and comprehensive understanding of the needs of the economy and investors at all levels of authorities. Political instability can postpone investment decisions in the short run, but long term prognosis for Serbia is favorable for foreign investors, concluded Deputy Prime Minister Božidar Đelić and Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mlađan Dinkić at the AmCham Business Luncheon.

Four AmCham Members Recognized for the Best CSR Contribution (AmCham Members Success Stories)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

For the first time in Serbia, Serbian Chamber of Commerce has awarded companies who championed the field corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Business Luncheon with Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Bozidar Djelic and Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mr. Mladjan Dinkic (Event)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Business Today Seminar on Change Management Challenges in Serbia (Event)

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

RSVP by COB Monday, March 3, 2008

Five New Members of the AmCham Serbia Board of Governors Elected (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham representatives mandated new members for AmCham Board of Governors

Knowledge is worth (AmCham CSR Partnerships)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Mr. Dejan Cvetkovć, AmCham Serbia Acting President and Mr. Goran Ješić, President of Inđija Municipality awarded over one hundred most successful students fromelementary and high schools from the territory of this municipality with modern computer equipment

Candidates for the positions on the 2008 Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

General Assembly Meeting summoned for February 13, 2008 at Atelje 212 Theater, 17:00-20:00 hrs, will be an opportunity for AmCham members to elect new members for the Board of Governors on the positions of President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President and Untitled Governor (two positions)

AmCham Serbia Pre-election Cocktail (Event)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Allcandidates nominated for the positions on the AmCham Board of Governors will have an opportunity to present themselves to the AmCham members.

The Regional Intellectual Property Protection Conference (Event)

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Business Today Seminar on Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties (Event)

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Business Luncheon with Mr. Dragan Đilas, Minister in Charge of Coordinating the National Investment Plan (Event)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner (Event)

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Eurobank EFG Štedionica (Event)

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business Luncheon with Mr. Mirko Cvetković, Minister of Finance (Event)

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Business Today Seminar on Working Styles in Business (Event)

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham & Austrian Trade Office Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Uniqa (Event)

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Dejan Cvetković of Microsoft a New Acting President of AmCham (AmCham Special Events)

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Board of Governors unanimously voted Dejan Cvetković, CEO of Microsoft and the Vice-President of the Board, to assume the duties of the Acting President of the AmCham Serbia. Mr Cvetković has officially succeeded Douglas Matthews, Managing Director of U. S. Steel Serbia d.o.o.

Dejan Cvetković iz Microsofta novi predsednik Američke privredne komore (Upcoming Events)

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Bord guvernera Američke privredne komore jednoglasno je izabrao Dejana Cvetkovića, generalnog direktora Microsofta i Potpredsednika Borda za vršioca dužnosti Predsednika Američke privredne komore. G. Cvetković je na mestu predsednika nasledio Daglasa Metjuza, direktora U. S. Steel Serbia d.o.o.

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by OSA Computer Engineering (Event)

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Belgrade City Hall, Yellow Longe, Dragoslava Jovanovića 2, 18:00 - 20:00 hrs

AmCham Business Luncheon with H.E. Cameron P. Munter, US Ambassador to Serbia (Event)

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Cameron P. Munter was sworn in as the next United States Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia on July 26, 2007.

Focus on the Economy and New Investments (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200

The United States remains committed to economic development, job creation and further expansion of investment opportunities in Serbia as this can best help the people of Serbia become an integrated part of a Europe free and at peace, new U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Cameron Munter reiterated today at the first official business luncheon with the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia. The future of Serbia is business, said Ambassador Munter.

AmCham Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Bel Medic (Event)

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Bel Medic General Hospital, Koste Jovanovića 87, 18:00 - 20:00 hrs

New AMCHAM Board Members Elected (AmCham Special Events)

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0200

New members of the Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia were elected at the Sixth General Assembly meeting held on Thursday, February 08, 2007 in the auditorium of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra.

AmCham PERSPECTIVE magazine promo summer party (Event)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200

The cocktail will take place at the raft Sound at Sava River near the railway bridge.

Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by TELEFONIJA (Event)

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Telefonija AD, Kumodraška 241, 18:00 - 20:00 hrs

AmCham Business Luncheon with Deputy Prime Minister Božidar Đelić (Event)

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200

The luncheon will take place at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency. Guests are kindly requested to register no later then 11:45h for the event.

Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by TELENOR (Event)

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Bring your business card for a chance to win a prize.

Seminar on Valuation and Appraisal in Serbia - Current Status and Future Developments (Event)

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Seminar speakers will be: Ms. Danijela Ilic – President of the National Association of Valuators of Serbia, Mr. Bill Endsley – Director for International Relations of the Appraisal Institute based in Chicago Illinois, Prof. Milovan Stanisic – Singidunum University and the President of the Assembly of National Association of Valuators of Serbia.

Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Hyatt Regency Hotel (Event)

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Please R.S.V.P. by COB Tuesday, May 29, 2007 via e-mail: info@amcham.yu

CyberCrime Prevention and IT corporate security (Event)

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Guest speakers: Lidija Komlen Nikolić, Deputy District Attorney Belgrade; Sasa Živanović, Head of Department for Financial and White-collar Crime, MUP; Ivan Zaklanović, System Engineer Manager, Cisco; Miroslav Trikić, IS/Change Manager, DHL International, Aleksandar Filip, IT Consultant, Inet Internet Provider; Jovan Milošević, Technology Specialist, Microsoft; Dušan Sikimić, CR Manager, Diners Club International;

Douglas R. Matthews of US Steel a New President of AmCham (AmCham Special Events)

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

General Manager of US Steel Serbia and AmCham First Vice-President Douglas R. Matthews has officially succeeded Eugenio Sidoli, Managing Director of DIN - "Fabrika Duvana" A.D. Nis, on a position of the President of AmCham Serbia. The mandate of Mr. Sidoli in Serbia has ended and he has been assigned to a new leading position in the Phillip Morris in Spain.

Daglas R. Metjuz iz kompanije US Steel postao novi predsednik Američke privredne komore (Upcoming Events)

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Generalni direktor kompanije US Steel Srbija i prvi potpredsednik Američke privredne komore Daglas R. Metjuz je zvanično nasledio Eugenija Sidolija, direktora "Fabrike duvana" A.D. Niš, na mestu predsednika Američke privredne komore u Srbiji. Mandat gospodina Sidolija u Srbiji je okončan i dodeljeno mi je novo rukovodeće radno mesto u kompanji Phillip Morris u Španji.

AmCham Welcomes the Formation of the New Government (Advocacy)

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia cordially welcome the formation of the new democratic government in Serbia and express hope that the new administration will soon be fully operational and will be able to promptly address the issues of importance for economic stability and further development of the investment climate in the country.

Američka privredna komora pozdravlja formiranje nove Vlade Srbije (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Komora izražava nadu da će nova administracija biti u potpunosti operativna u što kraćem roku kako bi mogla da pravovremeno pristupi rešavanju ključnih izazova važnih za ekonomsku stabilnost i dalji razvoj investicione klime u zemlji.

BAH Cocktail hosted by the ComTrade Group (Event)

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Savski nasip 7, New Belgrade

PROF DENNIS WILCOX Lecture on Crisis Management and CSR (Event)

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Serbia and the Public Affairs Office of the United States Embassy present the Professor of public relations and immediate past director of the School of Journalism & Mass Communications, San Jose State University, California. Author of Public Relations Strategies & Tactics an introductory text used in 350 colleges and universities, and Public Relations Writing & Media Techniques, which is used in more than 150 educational institutions.

AmCham Business Breakfast “Local Governments and Business Community: Building Partnerships” (Event)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Guest speakers: Mr. Dušan Petrović MEGA Project, Mr. Vidoje Petrović Mayor of Loznica, Mr. Miroljub Stojičić Mayor of Vranje, Mr. Goran Ješić Mayor of Inđija

Building Partnership between Investors and Municipalities (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Permanent and constructive dialogue between investors and representatives of the authorities at all the levels, including the municipalities, is the key prerequisite for establishing a stimulating business and investment climate. This was underlined at the traditional business breakfast organized by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), where the guests of honor were the Mayors of Inđija, Vranje and Loznica.

Unapređenje partnerstva investitora i opština (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Stalan i konstruktivan dijalog između investitora i predstavnika vlasti na svim nivoima, uključujući i opštine, ključan je uslov za uspostavljanje podsticajnog poslovnog i investitorskog ambijenta, zaključeno je juče na tradicionalnom poslovnom doručku Američke privredne komore (AmCham), na kome su počasni gosti bili gradonačelnici Inđije, Vranja i Loznice.

AmCham Business Today Seminar "Corporate Communications and Public Relations" (Event)

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Guest speakers: Sanja Milaković Kolundžija, Principal, Executive Group; Bora Miljanović, Director, McCann Erickson PR; Chris Farmer, Partner, Farmer & Spaić; Sandro Baričević, Public Affairs and Communications Director, Coca Cola (Adriatic and the Balkan); Nebojša Spaić, Partner, Farmer & Spaić; Biljana Stepanović, Editor-in-Chief, Bankar magazine and Assistant to the Director, Economist Media Group; Zoran Sekulić, Director and Editor-in-Chief, FoNET

Over 80 Corporate Communication Professionals Attended BT Seminar (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Corporate communications and public relations was a featured topic of the third in the series of 2007 Business Today Seminars organized by AmCham Serbia. In partnership with communications experts from member companies, the event covered different aspects of everyday job of a corporate communications or PR manager.

Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by Société Générale (Event)

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0200

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia cordially invites you to the

Serbia Economic Performance Improved a Lot but More Reforms Are Still Needed (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Over 70 representatives of AmCham member companies attended AmCham Business Breakfast on March 27, 2007 at the Hyatt Hotel, featuring Ms. Carolyn Jungr, WorldBank Country Manager for Serbia, and Mr. Harald Hirschhofer, IMF ResidentRepresentative in Serbia as guest speakers.

AmCham Business Breakfast “Economic Policy Priorities for the New Government” (Event)

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200

Guest speakers: Ms. Carolyn Jungr, Country Manager, World Bank and Mr. Harald Hirschhofer, IMF Resident Representative

AmCham Board of Governors Retreat (AmCham Special Events)

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The newly elected Board met to develop a strategy for the new year and divvy up responsibilities amongst each other.

Business After-Hours Cocktail hosted by ComGroup Konsing (Event)

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:00:00 +0100

Please R.S.V.P. by COB Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Business After-Hours Cocktail with ComGroup Konsing (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The month of March was kicked off with a ComGroup Konsing organized Cocktail organized at Koling Club.

Understanding corporate security - boundaries and solutions (Event)

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

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Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

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Business Today Seminar with the OSAC Committee (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Over 35 security professionals participated at the AmCham/OSAC Business Today Seminar held on February 21, at Business Center Usce. Along with experts from the U.S. Embassy and Serbian Ministry of Interior, they discussed the issue of private property and personal security in Serbia.

New Members of the Board Elected (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham Serbia General Assembly (Event)

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:00:00 +0100

General Assembly (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Representatives of member companies came together at Belgrade Philharmonic to choose their leadership for the upcoming year. New Board of Governors was successfully elected at the event.

Get to know the candidates for the upcoming elections (AmCham Special Events)

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

On January 31, 2007, the period for nominations for the positions on the Board of Governors was closed.

Meet the Candidates for the Upcoming Board Elections (AmCham Special Events)

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

On January 31, 2007, the period for nominations for the positions on the Board of Governors was closed. Please follow the link for more information on candidates.

Business Today Seminar with Dr. Edward De Bono (Business Today Seminars)

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

On February 5, AmCham had an exclusive opportunity to host a lecture of Dr. Edward de Bono, the world renowned creative business thinker, the founder of the Institute for the Design and Development of Thinking and the World Council for New Thinking.

Pre-Election Business After-Hours Cocktail (Event)

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Please R.S.V.P. by 12hrs on Thursday, February 1, 2007

Nominations Open for the Positions in the Board of Governors (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Respecting the relevant provisions in the AmCham statue, AmCham Board of Governors called for a General Assembly meeting due to take place from 17 to 19hrs on Thursday, February 8, 2007.

Pre-election Cocktail (AmCham Special Events)

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

On February 2nd, members gathered at Ellington’s Club in Hyatt to learn more about the candidates for the upcoming Board of Governors election.

Elimination of bureaucracy creates preconditions for foreign investments (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AMCHAM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia (the MoI of Serbia), organised a business breakfast yesterday at the Hyatt Hotel in Belgrade for the purpose of providing all information to foreign investors about legal rights and obligations of foreign citizens staying in the territory of our country.

Business Today Seminar with Karanovic Nikolic, Link and Consulteam (Business Today Seminars)

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Over 45 professionals from AmCham member companies joined the December business today seminar sharing experience and learning from experts on the modern HR practices and polices.

AMCHAM Srbija podržava izgradnju sigurne kuće (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Američka privredna komora organizovala je sinoć četvrtu godišnju večeru za Dan zahvalnosti u čast tradicionalnog američkog porodičnog praznika koji slavi duh porodice, davanja, razumevanja, tolerancije i nesebičnosti. Na ovaj praznik, članovi AmCham-a svake godine u okviru tradicionalne večere učestvuju u aktivnostima koja imaju za cilj pomaganje ugroženoj deci.

AMCHAM Serbia Supports Safe House Construction (Advocacy)

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

BELGRADE - On Wednesday, November 22, the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia organized its Fourth Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to commemorate the traditional American family holiday that celebrates the values of giving and sharing, understanding, tolerance and generosity. On this holiday, AmCham members every year contributed to charities supporting orphan children.

AmCham Members Support the Victims of Family Violence (Advocacy)

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Over 160 representatives of AmCham member companies gathered for the Fourth AmCham Thanksgiving Dinner at Aeroklub to celebrate the traditional American family holiday.

High school Students meet US Steel (Meet the Business First Hand)

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

On Friday, November 17, AmCham patron member US Steel engaged in our "Meet the Business" initiative, as it hosted perspective students of the Junior Achievement program on its facilities.

Business Today Seminar with Nestle (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Over 50 marketing and PR professionals from AmCham member companies and Belgrade marketing agencies gathered at the November AmCham Business Today Seminar to discuss the latest trends in marketing and brand management.

Američka privredna komora slavi petu godišnjicu (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Najznačajnija poslovna asocijacija u zemlji, koja predstavlja 169 vodećih lokalnih i međunarodnih kompanija koje su zajednički investirale preko pet milijardi dolara, a zapošljavaju preko 55.000 radnika.

Investors’ aftercare critical to encourage further growth (Advocacy)

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia (AmCham) supports the principle inspiring the draft Foreign Investment Bill reflecting the firm commitment by various local and national government stakeholders to focus on the importance of foreign investments of any size, to manage the relationship with potential foreign investors approaching the Serbian market and to acknowledge the challenges faced by those who have already committed to an initial investment in the country.

Five Years of AmCham in Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Premier business association in the country, representing over 160 local and international companies, which have cumulatively invested over $5 billion, and employ over 55,000 people in Serbia and Montenegro

Briga o investitorima kritična za dalja ulaganja (Upcoming Events)

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Američka privredna komora u Srbiji (AmCham) podržava načelo koje stoji iza nacrta Zakona o stranim ulaganjima koje se ogleda u čvrstoj rešenosti republičkih i lokalnih organa vlasti da usmere pažnju i brigu ka investitorima, da sagledaju potrebe onih investitora koji se približavaju srpskom tržištu, kao i da približnije shvate svakodnevne probleme i prepreke u poslovanju onih kompanija koje su već ušle na naše tržište.

Five Years Anniversary of AmCham in Serbia (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) marked its five-year anniversary in Serbia last Wednesday, October 18, by organizing the traditional business luncheon with US Ambassador in Belgrade Michael C. Polt as the honorary speaker. The event brought together over 150 top leaders of AmCham member companies in the modern, corporate venue on the top floor of Usce business center.

Business After-Hours Cocktail with Europen Sistem (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hours hosted by Europen Sistem on September 28, 2006.

Na redu primena zakona o borbi protiv piraterije (Advocacy)

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Konferenciju otvaraju američki ambasador Majkl Polt, predsednik komore Eugenio Sidoli, Ministri Milan Parivodić i Dragan Kojadinović i Državni sekretar Vlajko Senić. Među predavačima i specijalni agent Američkog federalnog biroa FBI Dejna Marino.

Otklanjanje birokratije stvara preduslove za strana ulaganja (Advocacy)

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Američka privredna komora u Srbiji (AMCHAM) organizovala je juče u saradnji sa Ministarstvom za unutrašnje poslove Republike Srbije (MUP Srbije) poslovni doručak u beogradskom hotelu „Hajat“ sa ciljem da stranim investitorima pruži sve informacije o zakonskim pravima i obavezama stranih državljana koji borave na teritoriji naše zemlje.

Leading the Change with a Business Agenda (AmCham Special Events)

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Since its appointment, the Board has initiated a new course in the development of the AmCham organization, investing new energy and resources on the growing expectation that AmCham can play a leading role in supporting the reform process in Serbia and in transitioning the Country towards the Euro-Atlantic Union.

Dijalog neophodan za ekonomsku stabilnost i progres (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Najavljeno osnivanje radne grupe za uklanjanje birokratskih prepreka i nepotrebnih troškova do kojih dovode administrativne procedure i propisi u vezi sa finansijskim transakcijama kompanija.

Support for Prudent and Consistent Monetary Policy (Advocacy)

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Addressing the AmCham members – leading foreign and local companies in Serbia – the Governor of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Radovan Jelašić expressed optimism about the impact of the measures undertaken by the NBS to secure monetary stability to the country and to support the development of investments and GDP.

AmCham July Business Luncheon (Event)

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Guest speaker will be Mr. Radovan Jelasic, Governor of National Bank of Serbia

Business After-Hours Cocktail with Banca Intesa (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hours hosted by Banca Intesa on July 07, 2006.

Američka privredna komora Odbor za zaštitu prava intelektualne svojine (Advocacy)

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Američka privredna komora u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori (SCG), koju predstavlja preko 160 stranih i domaćih kompanija članica, sa ukupnim investicijama u iznosu od preko pet milijardi dolara u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori, pozdravlja odluku Vlade Srbije i poslanika Narodne Skupštine da usvoje Zakon o posebnim ovlašćenjima.

New rights and stricter penalties against piracy (Advocacy)

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia and Montenegro welcomes the decision made by the government and the parliament of Serbia to adopt the new Bill on Special Privileges for Protection of Intellectual Property Rights. The bill provides clear authority to various government bodies, including inspectors and other appropriate actors, in the battle against piracy, therefore creating a wide new front against all forms of piracy in Serbia.

AmCham Business Today Seminar (Event)

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Arts + Business Partnerships: Sponsorship Marketing

Nova ovlašćenja i oštrije kazne za pirateriju (Advocacy)

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Američka privredna komora u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori pozdravlja odluku Vlade Srbije i poslanika Narodne Skupštine da usvoje Zakon o posebnim ovlašćenjima u zaštiti prava intelektualne svojine, koji pruža jasne ingerencije svim državnim organima, inspekcijskim i drugim nadležnim službama u borbi protiv piraterije, te daje mogućnost za formiranje najšireg fronta za suzbijanje svih vidova piraterije u Srbiji.

Business Today Seminar on Arts and Business (Business Today Seminars)

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

"Giving to arts is good for business," asserted Alice Zimet, a seasoned New York arts fundraiser and the host of this month's Business Today Seminar. Drawing from her extensive experience working in both the corporate world and the arts community, she shed some light on various practical ways in which two groups can engage in mutually beneficial partnerships.

Senzal - AmCham Business Today Seminar (Event)

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

For more information, please see attached seminar announcement.

AmCham June Business After Hours hosted by Publicis Group (Event)

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Business After Hours Cocktail will be held on Thursday, June 08, 2006, from 20:00hrs.

Upoznaj biznis iz prve ruke (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

U četvrtak, 8. juna, u 13 časova, top menadžment kompanije „Ball Packaging Europe“, najvećeg greenfield investitora u zemlji, ugostiće 30 srednjoškolaca, najuspešnijih učesnika preduzetničkih projekata u okviru programa „Dostignuće mladih“.

Investing in Future Business Leaders (Meet the Business First Hand)

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Ball Packaging hosted the first meeting with the Junior Achievement students through the "Meet Business First Hand" initiative

Business After-Hours Cocktail with Publicis (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hours hosted by Publicis Group on June 08, 2006.

Dijalog i ekonomska stabilnost ključni za region (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

U osvrtu na nedavno održani referendum o državnom statusu Crne Gore, Američka privredna komora u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori organizovala je juče u beogradskom hotelu „Hajat“ poslovni ručak sa crnogorskim potpredsednikom za ekonomsku politiku i privredni razvoj u Vladi Crne Gore Branimirom Gvozdenovićem.

Business Today Seminar with Senzal (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Only a few thousand people in Serbia currently trade at the Belgrade stock exchange. New laws such as the Law on the Investment Funds will bust the volume of trade", said Senzal Executive Director, Rade Rakočević.

Dialogue and Economic Stability are Critical (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

On the occasion of the Montenegrin referendum on the State-status, the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia and Montenegro has the pleasure to host at the traditional AmCham Business Luncheon Mr. Branimir Gvozdenovic, Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy and Development.

KPMG - AmCham Business Today Seminar (Event)

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

KPMG’s Business Today Seminar is primarily designed for the for insurance professionals and decision-makers, financial consultants, law offices, brokers, financial advisors and investment fund managers and all other managers interested in insurance markets in Central and South-Eastern Europe. For more information, please see attached seminar announcement and registration form. Presentation will be supplemented with reference materials for all participants. Participation is open to AmCham member companies and non-member companies.

Business Today Seminar with KPMG (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

May Business Today Seminar featured a three-hour long interactive presentation on insurance market development in the region pre and post EU accession and regulatory requirements, forthcoming developments in EU (such as Solvency II), as well as the adoption of International Reporting Financial Standards (IFRS).

Business After-Hours Cocktail with Senzal (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hours Cocktail hosted by Senzal a.d. on May 11, 2006.

Tržišni inspektori uče da prepoznaju pirateriju (Upcoming Events)

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Komitet za zaštitu prava intelektualne svojine Američke privredne komore održaće u utorak, 18. aprila u Beogradu, obuku za 40 inspektora Republičke tržišne inspekcije Republike Srbije o prepoznavanju piratskih prozivoda i ulozi koju ova institucija ima u borbi protiv piraterije u zemlji.

Market Inspectors Learn to Recognize Pirated Goods (Advocacy)

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

The Intellectual Property Rights Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia and Montenegro (AmCham) will organize a training program for 40 inspectors of the Montenegrin Market Inspectorate on how to recognize pirated products as this body has a role in protecting intellectual property rights in Montenegro. The aim of this practical training is to enable the Market Inspectorate to fully carry out its obligations and AmCham strongly encourages action by the Inspectorate.

Tržišni inspektori uče da prepoznaju pirateriju (Upcoming Events)

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Komitet za zaštitu prava intelektualne svojine Američke privredne komore održaće u četvrtak, 13. aprila u Podgorici, obuku za 40 inspektora Republičke tržišne inspekcije Republike Crne Gore o prepoznavanju piratskih prozivoda i ulozi koju ova institucija ima u borbi protiv piraterije u Crnoj Gori.

Business Today Seminar with Microsoft (Business Today Seminars)

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

Over twenty IT managers, CIOs, and IT specialists from AmCham member companies had an opportunity to peak into the future and learn more on the upcoming Microsoft Office 2007 at the April Business Today Seminar.

Business After-Hours Cocktail with Telegroup (Business After-Hours Cocktails)

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200

AmCham Business After Hours hosted by TeleGroup at Aeroklub on April 06, 2006.

Dijalog između investitora i vlasti ključ za ekonomski uspeh (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Usvajanje predloženih izmena u Zakon o konkurenciji i osnivanje Komisije za zaštitu konkurencije jedan je od prioriteta za strane i domaće investitore

Dialogue between Investors and the Government (Business Luncheons and Breakfasts)

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Amendments to the Competition Law and establishment of the Competition Commission are on the top of the list of priorities for foreign and local investors.

Dialogue between Investors and the Government Key for Economic Success in Serbia (Upcoming Events)

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Amendments to the Competition Law and establishment of the Competition Commission are one of the priorities for foreign and local investors.

Pozitivan signal za investitore u Crnoj Gori (Upcoming Events)

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Američka privredna komora u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori pozdravlja napore Republičke tržišne inspekcije i vlasti u Crnoj Gori na pojačanju nadzora robe na koju postoje autorska i ostala prava intelektualne svojine.

New AmCham SCG Board of Governors Elected (AmCham Special Events)

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The New Board of Governors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia and Montenegro was elected at the Fifth General Assembly meeting held on Tuesday, February 16, 2006. The Board consists of representatives from some of the largest foreign direct investors in Serbia, is representative of the leading American business community in Serbia, has a strong manufacturing identity and is complemented by the strong presence of leading representatives of the service and banking industries.

Izabran novi Upravni odbor Američke privredne komore (Upcoming Events)

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Kompanije članice Američke privredne komore u Srbiji i Crnoj Gori izglasale su u utorak novi sastav Upravnog odbora, na izborima održanim u okviru petog redovnog zasedanja Generalne skupštine u Beogradu. U sastavu novog odbora nalaze se predstavnici vodećih stranih investitora i domaćih kompanija iz proizvodnog, bankarskog i uslužnog sektora.

Pre-Election Cocktail (AmCham Special Events)

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

AmCham February Business After Hours Pre-Election Cocktail on February 08, 2006.

3rd AmCham IPR Conference - September 18, 2006 (Gallery)