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in cooperation with Roche Slovensko
27
Jan
2021
webinar organized by SARIO
in cooperation with Elanor Slovakia
02
Mar
2021
Deadline for submitting all materials for "Innovations in the Digital Age" issue of Connection magazine.
08
Jun
2021
Deadline for submitting all materials for "Regional Development" issue of Connection magazine.
07
Sep
2021
Deadline for submitting all materials for "Pillars of Good Society" issue of Connection magazine.
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News and Updates
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Analysis: January 2021
On 24 December 2020, the UK and EU negotiators reached an “agreement in
principle” on the text of a new trade and cooperation agreement to
govern their relations now that the UK has left the EU. The provisional
application of this agreement went live on 1 January 2021 following the
ratification of this agreement by both the EU and UK.
January 21, 2021
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Report on the New US Administration: How will Joe Biden influence the global economy?
The actions of the US government continue to have a major impact on
business globally. Business strategists therefore need a clear indicator
of what economic policy Joe Biden intends to pursue, the quality of the
people he will appoint to implement it, and his chances of success in
negotiations with the US Congress.
January 20, 2021
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Details of employee COVID-19 testing in companies
Testing of employees and their family members directly in companies is
recommended by the Ministry of Economy (MH) of the Slovak Republic,
especially in operations where there are more than 250 employees at the
workplace.
January 20, 2021
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Annual Charity Fundraising Drive 2020 – Thank you!
Dear AmCham members, as every year, we took the opportunity to organize
the Annual Thanksgiving Charity Drive to share with those who need it
the most in our community.
January 19, 2021
Cisco to acquire Slido
Tech giant Cisco has announced its intent to acquire one of Slovakia’s top technology companies Slido, a provider of audience interaction
technology for meetings. Slido experienced a rise of interest in its
technology in 2020 as a consequence of the changes to working caused by
the Covid-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Preventive Covid-19 testing - exclusive offer
Dear members and friends, please be aware there is an exclusive offer
for preventive Covid-19 testing for businesses, with conditions to
AmCham Slovakia members only (21,90€ / test) provided by Vacuumlabs.
January 07, 2021
Download PDF
Report on the New US Administration: How will Joe Biden influence the global economy?
The actions of the US government continue to have a major impact on
business globally. Business strategists therefore need a clear indicator
of what economic policy Joe Biden intends to pursue, the quality of the
people he will appoint to implement it, and his chances of success in
negotiations with the US Congress.
January 20, 2021
Download PDF
Details of employee COVID-19 testing in companies
Testing of employees and their family members directly in companies is
recommended by the Ministry of Economy (MH) of the Slovak Republic,
especially in operations where there are more than 250 employees at the
workplace.
January 20, 2021
Download PDF
Annual Charity Fundraising Drive 2020 – Thank you!
Dear AmCham members, as every year, we took the opportunity to organize
the Annual Thanksgiving Charity Drive to share with those who need it
the most in our community.
January 19, 2021
Merry Christmas from AmCham Slovakia!
As the message above says, the AmCham office wishes all members and friends a very pleasant Christmas season!
December 22, 2020
Compulsory Covid testing at companies with 500+ employees – aborted
Dear members, we are happy to provide you with heads-up information
regarding the proposed idea of the Slovak Government to conduct
compulsory Covid testing at companies with 500 and more employees across
the country. This idea was originally presented following the meeting
of the governmental General Crisis Management Team on December 9.
December 21, 2020
Rule of Law Initiative calls on legislative predictability
13 business associations and chambers of commerce united in the Rule of
Law Initiative are deeply concerned with frequent recent breaches of
standard legislative procedures.
December 17, 2020
EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Analysis: January 2021
On 24 December 2020, the UK and EU negotiators reached an “agreement in
principle” on the text of a new trade and cooperation agreement to
govern their relations now that the UK has left the EU. The provisional
application of this agreement went live on 1 January 2021 following the
ratification of this agreement by both the EU and UK.
January 21, 2021
Download PDF
Cisco to acquire Slido
Tech giant Cisco has announced its intent to acquire one of Slovakia’s top technology companies Slido, a provider of audience interaction
technology for meetings. Slido experienced a rise of interest in its
technology in 2020 as a consequence of the changes to working caused by
the Covid-19 pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Preventive Covid-19 testing - exclusive offer
Dear members and friends, please be aware there is an exclusive offer
for preventive Covid-19 testing for businesses, with conditions to
AmCham Slovakia members only (21,90€ / test) provided by Vacuumlabs.
January 07, 2021
Download PDF
Survey on public sector decentralization
We encourage you to fill out a survey on public sector decentralization. Initially prepared by the Business Alliance of Slovakia (PAS) in cooperation with INEKO Institute, it will serve as a valuable input for an in-depth analysis, scheduled for public presentation in spring 2021.
December 01, 2020
Virtual Open Day at The British International School Bratislava
Are you looking for new school for your child(ren)? Register for our
Virtual Open Day to find out why BISB is the best choice for your child.
We would always prefer to meet you in person, but if that is not
possible due to school closures and travel restrictions, join us
virtually and we will do our best to bring our school to you!
November 20, 2020
Covid-19 and labor law in Slovakia
Webinar organized by the Slovak-Austrian Chamber of Commerce.
November 06, 2020
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Past Events
19
Jan
2021
on “Thriving After the Pandemic - Future Skills Post COVID-19”.
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19
Jan
2021
on “Thriving After the Pandemic - Future Skills Post COVID-19”.
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19
Jan
2021
on “Thriving After the Pandemic - Future Skills Post COVID-19”.
17
Dec
2020
Finally a light at the end of the tunnel?
in cooperation with SAPIE
10
Dec
2020
Can the Czech Republic maintain- or improve- its competitive position as the automotive industry transform the automobile- and how it is made?
What can be done to save future costs for Slovak employers and protect the mental health of employees?
AmCham Croatia, Romania, Czechia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Slovenia and Spain together with US Chamber of Commerce are organizing a virtual conference to debate the shape of American economic policy over the next four years with former Speaker of House John Boehner and former Chair of the House Demo-cratic Caucus Joe Crowley.
01
Dec
2020
in cooperation with Harvard Business Review Press
25
Nov
2020
Magnet Cities: How to flip the "magnetic switch" / Perfect storm for innovation?
EIC 2020: A Catalyst for the Transformation of East Slovakia
- AmCham
- Policy
- Connection
19
Jan
2021
on “Thriving After the Pandemic - Future Skills Post COVID-19”.
17
Dec
2020
Finally a light at the end of the tunnel?
in cooperation with SAPIE
10
Dec
2020
Can the Czech Republic maintain- or improve- its competitive position as the automotive industry transform the automobile- and how it is made?
What can be done to save future costs for Slovak employers and protect the mental health of employees?
AmCham Croatia, Romania, Czechia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Slovenia and Spain together with US Chamber of Commerce are organizing a virtual conference to debate the shape of American economic policy over the next four years with former Speaker of House John Boehner and former Chair of the House Demo-cratic Caucus Joe Crowley.
01
Dec
2020
in cooperation with Harvard Business Review Press
25
Nov
2020
Magnet Cities: How to flip the "magnetic switch" / Perfect storm for innovation?
EIC 2020: A Catalyst for the Transformation of East Slovakia
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May science never be silenced
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