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
Regions #eastinnovation
People #skills4future
Institutions #ruleoflaw
Policy/Advocacy Platforms
Rule of Law Initiative #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Construction Law Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Natália Spodniak
- +421 902 912 000
- natalia.spodniak@amcham.sk
Public Procurement Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Restructuring and Insolvency Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Tax Committee #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Business Service Center Forum #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Business Academic Cooperation Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Firgánková
- +421 948 894 671
- zuzana.firgankova@amcham.sk
Employment & Social Affairs Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Firgánková
- +421 948 894 671
- zuzana.firgankova@amcham.sk
AIslovakIA #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Tomáš Jucha
- +421 947 939 030
- tomas.jucha@amcham.sk
Digital Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Tomáš Jucha
- +421 947 939 030
- tomas.jucha@amcham.sk
ESG #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Health Care Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Tomáš Jucha
- +421 947 939 030
- tomas.jucha@amcham.sk
Eastern Slovakia’s Business Potential #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Mikula
- +421 947 948 008
- peter.mikula@amcham.sk
Regional Business Community #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Mikula
- +421 947 948 008
- peter.mikula@amcham.sk
News and Updates
AmChams in Europe Joint Statement on the Importance of Transatlantic Collaboration
As AmCham Slovakia, we stand in full support of the Joint Statement on
the Importance of Transatlantic Collaboration by AmChams in Europe,
reaffirming the critical importance of the transatlantic partnership.
February 20, 2025
Governance without complications: Handbook for small companies
How to implement basic management principles in small businesses.
February 18, 2025
Donating 2% of Taxes as an Investment in the Education of Youth in Slovakia
Since 1992, the non-profit organization Junior Achievement Slovakia has
had over 499,475 graduates of its educational programs. In the 2023/2024
school year, 44,475 students, 1,061 teachers, and 955 schools in
Slovakia participated in practical or experiential education, with over
600 professionals from various fields involved. All of this was made
possible thanks to supporters from among individuals and legal entities.
February 17, 2025
American business in Europe remains opposed to US steel and aluminium tariffs
AmCham Slovakia fully supports this position and stands with American
Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) in opposing the
imposition of US tariffs on EU imports of steel and aluminium.
February 12, 2025
A&O Shearman advised Slovenské elektrárne on the refinancing of its EUR 3.6 billion loan portfolio
A&O Shearman advised Slovenské elektrárne, the largest producer of
electricity in Slovakia and one of the largest in Central Europe, on the
biggest financing deal in Slovakia to date.
February 07, 2025
Citi Foundation Announces 2025 Global Innovation Challenge for Nonprofits Accelerating Youth Employability
50 community organizations to receive a collective $25 million in
catalytic funding, building on over a decade of Citi Foundation
investment in youth.
February 07, 2025
AmChams in Europe Joint Statement on the Importance of Transatlantic Collaboration
As AmCham Slovakia, we stand in full support of the Joint Statement on
the Importance of Transatlantic Collaboration by AmChams in Europe,
reaffirming the critical importance of the transatlantic partnership.
February 20, 2025
American business in Europe remains opposed to US steel and aluminium tariffs
AmCham Slovakia fully supports this position and stands with American
Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU) in opposing the
imposition of US tariffs on EU imports of steel and aluminium.
February 12, 2025
Upcoming Workshop Series: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Slovak SMEs
AmCham Slovakia, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia and in
cooperation with our regional partners, is launching a series of expert
workshops to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen
their cybersecurity awareness and skills. As digital transformation
accelerates, ensuring the security of business operations is more
critical than ever.
February 04, 2025
Future Ready Slovakia: Let’s Talk Competitiveness!
Competitiveness refers to the ability of the country to compete
effectively in global markets thanks to high productivity. Productivity
impacts economic growth and the wealth of the country's citizens.
Competitiveness means economic growth that stands on 5 key pillars.
Trustful institutions, motivational business environment, talent,
innovation & technologies, and common vision, are the key drivers of
economic growth and, thus competitiveness.
January 31, 2025
Meeting with the Authority for Spatial Planning and Construction of the Slovak Republic
On January 31, 2025, members of the Construction Law Task Force met
representatives of the Authority for Spatial Planning and Construction
of the Slovak Republic, Vice-Chair Ivan Zizič, and General Director
Roman Skorka to discuss the current development in the
construction-related topics.
January 31, 2025
Slovakia in Figures 2025: Help us to promote Slovakia!
The popular Slovakia in Figures is back with its 2025 edition!
January 30, 2025
Governance without complications: Handbook for small companies
How to implement basic management principles in small businesses.
February 18, 2025
Donating 2% of Taxes as an Investment in the Education of Youth in Slovakia
Since 1992, the non-profit organization Junior Achievement Slovakia has
had over 499,475 graduates of its educational programs. In the 2023/2024
school year, 44,475 students, 1,061 teachers, and 955 schools in
Slovakia participated in practical or experiential education, with over
600 professionals from various fields involved. All of this was made
possible thanks to supporters from among individuals and legal entities.
February 17, 2025
A&O Shearman advised Slovenské elektrárne on the refinancing of its EUR 3.6 billion loan portfolio
A&O Shearman advised Slovenské elektrárne, the largest producer of
electricity in Slovakia and one of the largest in Central Europe, on the
biggest financing deal in Slovakia to date.
February 07, 2025
Citi Foundation Announces 2025 Global Innovation Challenge for Nonprofits Accelerating Youth Employability
50 community organizations to receive a collective $25 million in
catalytic funding, building on over a decade of Citi Foundation
investment in youth.
February 07, 2025
CLA Slovakia – A Trusted Consulting Firm in a New Era
One of the largest consulting firms in Slovakia and our long-standing
member is entering a new era. Until now, you have known CLA Slovakia as
VGD Slovakia.
February 07, 2025
Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia Named Employer of the Year in IT and Telecommunications
The prestigious Employer of the Year survey has once again recognized
companies that create the best working environments in Slovakia. In the IT and telecommunications
category, this year’s winner is Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia.
February 06, 2025
August 23, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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April 19, 2023
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March 15, 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
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