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:
Institutional Capital
- Your Contact person:
- Michal Krčméry
- +421 902 912 001
- michal.krcmery@amcham.sk
Regional Capital
- Your Contact person:
- Martin Mudrák
- +421 904 190 215
- martin.mudrak@amcham.sk
Human Capital
- Your Contact person:
- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Innovation Capital
- Your Contact person:
- Petra Zappe
- +421 902 912 007
- petra.zappe@amcham.sk
News and Updates
CEO Survey COVID-19: Majority of companies will not survive without significant government assistance
Results of brief AmCham member Covid19 survey.
April 01, 2020
AmCham Staff Change
We would like to inform you that Veronika Yorumez, Corporate Relations
Manager responsible for membership, will be on maternity leave from
April 2020 until March 2021.
April 01, 2020
CMS European M&A Study 2020: Seller remains king in Europe while industry benefits from artificial intelligence
Europe continues to be a sellers' market. All countries across Europe
now apply “seller-friendly” risk allocation techniques, while the US
continues to firmly favour the buyer.
April 01, 2020
Elite Language Center is 100 virtual
Elite Language Center, in response to the current situation around COVID-19, has made all of its services available online.
March 26, 2020
Slovakia’s competitiveness must be a priority for the new Slovak Government
AmCham together with 15 partner business associations and chambers of
commerce addressed a call to the
new Slovak government to ensure Slovakia remains a competitive economy.
March 13, 2020
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Dentons launches 2020 edition of its ‘Investing in renewable energy projects in Europe’ guide
As we start a new decade, the forces shaping the European renewables
sector are familiar enough, but the longer-term future in each market is
becoming harder to predict.
March 11, 2020
CEO Survey COVID-19: Majority of companies will not survive without significant government assistance
Results of brief AmCham member Covid19 survey.
April 01, 2020
AmCham Staff Change
We would like to inform you that Veronika Yorumez, Corporate Relations
Manager responsible for membership, will be on maternity leave from
April 2020 until March 2021.
April 01, 2020
Slovakia’s competitiveness must be a priority for the new Slovak Government
AmCham together with 15 partner business associations and chambers of
commerce addressed a call to the
new Slovak government to ensure Slovakia remains a competitive economy.
March 13, 2020
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Slovak.AI calls on the new government to support research and development of artificial intelligence at a national level
Slovak.AI calls on the new government to support research and
development of artificial intelligence at a national level and encourage
Slovak companies to accelerate innovation and link up with the Academy.
March 09, 2020
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. All members in good standing have the right to
nominate candidates to
the AmCham Board of Directors and take part in voting!
February 28, 2020
Advertise in AmCham’s largest publication!
AmCham Slovakia will soon publish the 18th edition of its annual "Directory of Members" yearbook. Take part and became our partner!
February 27, 2020
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CMS European M&A Study 2020: Seller remains king in Europe while industry benefits from artificial intelligence
Europe continues to be a sellers' market. All countries across Europe
now apply “seller-friendly” risk allocation techniques, while the US
continues to firmly favour the buyer.
April 01, 2020
Elite Language Center is 100 virtual
Elite Language Center, in response to the current situation around COVID-19, has made all of its services available online.
March 26, 2020
Dentons launches 2020 edition of its ‘Investing in renewable energy projects in Europe’ guide
As we start a new decade, the forces shaping the European renewables
sector are familiar enough, but the longer-term future in each market is
becoming harder to predict.
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus – key considerations for employers
The situation with Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is still developing and is
being followed worldwide with great interest and obvious concern. In
this briefing, we consider some of the key issues that employers should
be considering.
March 09, 2020
The SelectUSA 2020 Investment Summit
The SelectUSA 2020 Investment Summit held on June 1-3, 2020 in
Washington DC, promotes the United States as a global investment
destination and links qualified foreign companies with US Economic
Development Organizations to facilitate business investment and job
creation.
February 18, 2020
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Dentons advises GIC on €950 million Maximus portfolio acquisition
Dentons and Kirkland & Ellis represented GIC, Singapore’s sovereign
wealth fund, on the acquisition of the Maximus logistics real estate
portfolio from Apollo Global Management, a US-based private equity firm.
February 05, 2020
March 06, 2020
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Legislative & Policy Update - February 2020
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February 27, 2020
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Legislative & Policy Update - January 2020
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January 29, 2020
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Legislative & Policy Update - December 2019
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December 19, 2019
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Legislative & Policy Update - November 2019
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November 18, 2019
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Legislative & Policy Update - October 2019
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October 31, 2019
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Legislative & Policy Update - September 2019
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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
Preparation of Advocacy Plans and Lobbying Strategies
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
Preparation of Advocacy Plans and Lobbying Strategies
Every advocacy/lobbying initiative should be accompanied by an Advocacy Plan, available at the members only website area, containing:
Approval of Position Papers and Position Letters
- 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
Approval of Position Papers and Position Letters
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.
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
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