AmCham Slovakia has a powerful and direct legislative impact in Slovakia, supporting the continuous improvement of business environment in Slovakia for more than 25 years.
Continual development of the business environment in Slovakia through Committees and other initiatives.
Pillars
AmCham´s mission is to improve the business environment in Slovakia and
increase the country´s competitiveness. By combining our members´ focus
and expertise with most crucial areas for the country we focus our
advocacy efforts on the following four pillars:
Innovations #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
- Zora Frešová
- +421 948 692 133
- zora.fresova@amcham.sk
Innovations #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
- Tomáš Jucha
- +421 947 939 030
- tomas.jucha@amcham.sk
Regions #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
- Katarína Miňová
- +421 947 948 008
- katarina.minova@amcham.sk
People #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Institutions #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Policy/Advocacy Platforms
Rule of Law Initiative
Construction Law Task Force
Public Procurement Task Force
Restructuring and Insolvency Task Force
Tax Committee
Business Service Center Forum
Business Academic Cooperation Committee
Employment & Social Affairs Committee
AIslovakIA
Digital Committee
ESG
Health Care Committee
Eastern Slovakia’ Business Potential
Regional Business Community
News and Updates
Slovakia in Figures 2024 - Download now!
Publication promoting Slovakia as a country with vast investment and trading opportunities annually prepared by AmCham Slovakia and ECENTER is out now for 2024.
April 19, 2024
Citi Appoints Jan Melichar as Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Slovakia
Citibank Europe plc has appointed Jan Melichar as the Citi Country
Officer (CCO) and Banking Head for Slovakia and Branch Manager for
Citibank Europe plc, pobočka zahraničnej banky (CEP Slovakia).
April 05, 2024
CMS European M&A Study 2024
CMS has announced the findings of the 16th edition of the CMS European
M&A Study 2024, offering an in-depth analysis of the mergers and
acquisitions landscape based on transactions CMS advised on.
March 27, 2024
Pro Relocation moves into a new modern office and starts 3rd decade in the business
Pro Relocation s.r.o. (ProRelo), a leading relocation and immigration services provider in Slovakia, is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new office within Bratislava. ProRelos move to the new location in April 2024 will also mark a significant milestone, as the company celebrates 20th year in the busines.
March 22, 2024
Empowering Excellence: Welcoming Martin Zúbek as Audit Partner at BDO
BDO proudly announces the appointment of Martin Zúbek as our newest
partner within the Audit Division. This strategic addition underscores
our unwavering dedication to excellence and our ongoing quest to enhance
client service.
March 20, 2024
Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2024
Let us take this opportunity to remind you that AmCham Slovakia will hold the 2024 General Assembly online on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
March 19, 2024
Slovakia in Figures 2024 - Download now!
Publication promoting Slovakia as a country with vast investment and trading opportunities annually prepared by AmCham Slovakia and ECENTER is out now for 2024.
April 19, 2024
Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2024
Let us take this opportunity to remind you that AmCham Slovakia will hold the 2024 General Assembly online on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM.
March 19, 2024
Cybersecurity and digital transformation – 2024 priority of the AmCham Digital Committee
Cybersecurity is at the forefront of our digital committee's agenda this
year, touching upon and extending beyond all of our key priorities.
March 18, 2024
Attractiveness of Europe: Agenda for Action 2024-2029
The attractiveness of Europe is under threat. A heavy regulatory agenda,
protectionist trends and sluggish growth have created a difficult
environment for business in a context of global uncertainty. But the
future does not have to be bleak.
March 18, 2024
The Transatlantic Economy 2024
The $8.7 trillion transatlantic economy is proving to be remarkably
resilient in the face of global economic and strategic disruptions. The
U.S. and Europe remain each other’s most important markets and
geo-economic base.
March 18, 2024
AmCham Board of Directors Elections: NOMINATION PERIOD
AmCham Slovakia would like to
announce the official opening of the nomination period for the AmCham
Board of Directors election 2024. All members in good standing have the right to
nominate candidates to
the AmCham Board of Directors and take part in voting*!
February 27, 2024
Citi Appoints Jan Melichar as Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for Slovakia
Citibank Europe plc has appointed Jan Melichar as the Citi Country
Officer (CCO) and Banking Head for Slovakia and Branch Manager for
Citibank Europe plc, pobočka zahraničnej banky (CEP Slovakia).
April 05, 2024
CMS European M&A Study 2024
CMS has announced the findings of the 16th edition of the CMS European
M&A Study 2024, offering an in-depth analysis of the mergers and
acquisitions landscape based on transactions CMS advised on.
March 27, 2024
Pro Relocation moves into a new modern office and starts 3rd decade in the business
Pro Relocation s.r.o. (ProRelo), a leading relocation and immigration services provider in Slovakia, is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new office within Bratislava. ProRelos move to the new location in April 2024 will also mark a significant milestone, as the company celebrates 20th year in the busines.
March 22, 2024
Empowering Excellence: Welcoming Martin Zúbek as Audit Partner at BDO
BDO proudly announces the appointment of Martin Zúbek as our newest
partner within the Audit Division. This strategic addition underscores
our unwavering dedication to excellence and our ongoing quest to enhance
client service.
March 20, 2024
Implementation of Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework in Slovakia: Gateway for State Aid Subsidies to Investors Involved i
Slovakia is about to implement a state aid scheme to support investments
in the production of equipment necessary for the net-zero economy
transition such as batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, heat-pumps,
electrolysers and equipment for capture and storage of carbon dioxide.
March 19, 2024
Artificial intelligence seems confident, but it cant find the difference between a cat and a dog, says an expert from Soitron
While the use of generative artificial intelligence is tempting, for it
to be safe and useful, it must have its own rules, says Martin Lohnert, a
member of Soitrons board and director of its void SOC security center.
March 12, 2024
August 23, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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April 19, 2023
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March 15, 2023
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February 23, 2023
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Policy process
Work in Committees and Task Forces
Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Vice Chair – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Vice Chair – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
- Meetings – should be on a regular basis, preferably once a month
- Agenda – prepared by C. Coordinator 5 working days in advance
- Minutes – Actions and Decisions – sent to C. members within 7 working days after the meeting
Every advocacy/lobbying initiative should be accompanied by an Advocacy Plan, available at the members only website area, containing:
- Lobbying Tool – Position Papers, Policy Briefs, Press Releases
- Target Audience – Government, Parliament, Stakeholders
- Timeframe – adapted to the AmCham rules and procedures, legislative process or other processes of concern
- Possible Coalitions – Foreign Chambers of Commerce in SR, business alliances, organizations or federations
- Leadership and Issue – Ownership - Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Spokespersons
Standard approval procedure
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First stage - pre-draft of a Position Statement, written by a member or committee coordinator is circulated among AmCham members that have expressed interest in the given topic. Comments to be submitted within 5 working days.
- Second stage - members’ suggestions incorporated and an appropriate wording of the position formulated. The second stage shall not exceed 3 working days.
- Third (final) stage - final draft circulated among members and AmCham Board Members for their review. Conflicting requirements to be resolved by the coordinator. The final stage must not last more than 5 working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as an approval.
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First phase (24 hours – one working day): AmCham consults the proposed Statement (and enclosed Advocacy Plan / Lobbying Strategy if applicable) with Members of the Board Policy / Advocacy Standing Committee; potential comments and subsequent approval of at least three Members of the Policy Standing Committee and at least one Member of the AmCham Executive Committee are needed within a 24-hour period. In addition, an Executive Sponsor from within the Board must be identified for each initiative.
- Second phase (48 hours – two working days): AmCham sends the draft of the Position Statement in the version approved by the Policy Standing Committee to the full Board. This stage should not last more than two working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as approval. Unless a member involved in the process is not happy with the final version, the position paper can be released.
Election Process
A Committee coordinator (member of AmCham policy team) is responsible for conducting a transparent and smooth process of nominations, digital voting via email/Google sheets and announcement of the results.
Committee Election Process:
- A leadership of each committee will be voted by members of a respective committee after two calendar years.
- Only committee members are allowed to run for the elections and have a right to vote.
- Each company would have 1 vote (filling out 1 election ballot giving their preferential vote to 1 chair and 1 vice-chair).
- Chairs and vicechairs are allowed to run for reelection without any limit on the number of terms.
- The Board reserves the right to dismiss a chair and/or vicechair of a committee in case of serious breach of ethical principles and/or lack of professional competency and/ or capacity to lead the committee.
Testimonials
The Business Academic Committee is one of the most active groups at Amcham and our members have contributed many ideas that have turned into actions and concrete results with a very high success rate. We have a constant dialogue with the Ministry of Education and influence decisions that have an effect on all Amcham members. We provide forums where the best and brightest students from our Universities can find their match in the Business world. We bring Deans and Professors in the same room with CEOs to exchange ideas and foster communication. We have success stories that speak for themselves: students turned into interns, interns turned into new hires and on their path to be our future leaders.
—Martin Kardoš, CSI Leasing
Small steps to make Slovakia better
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