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
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’s Business Potential
Regional Business Community
News and Updates
Merry Christmas from AmCham Slovakia!
As the message above says, the AmCham office wishes all members and friends a very pleasant Christmas season!
December 19, 2024
ESG questionnaires without stress
Every company will eventually face a request to provide ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) information. Today, an increasing number of entrepreneurs are prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility. Naďa Roštek from RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS Law Firm offers practical tips on how to effectively complete ESG questionnaires and maintain a competitive edge.
December 16, 2024
The recruitment plans of Slovak employers remain optimistic even at the beginning of next year
Bratislava as a driver of employment in the 1st quarter of 2025
December 16, 2024
Help Us Assess the Impact of Legislative Changes on Businesses in Slovakia
AmCham Slovakia, in collaboration with the Rule of Law Initiative, has launched an important survey to analyze the potential impact of the proposed consolidation package on the business environment in Slovakia.
December 11, 2024
Annual Charity Fundraising Drive 2024 – Thank you!
We took the opportunity to organize the Annual Thanksgiving Charity Drive
to share with those who need it the most in our community. Thanks to
your contributions, we are happy to announce that AmCham Slovakia and
its members donated 16,500 € to Vstúpte, n.o.
December 06, 2024
CMS further bolsters Real Estate practice with partner appointment in Bratislava
CMS CMNO is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Jurecko as a
partner in its Real Estate practice in Bratislava. His appointment will
strengthen the firms real estate capabilities and support the teams
continued growth.
November 25, 2024
Merry Christmas from AmCham Slovakia!
As the message above says, the AmCham office wishes all members and friends a very pleasant Christmas season!
December 19, 2024
Help Us Assess the Impact of Legislative Changes on Businesses in Slovakia
AmCham Slovakia, in collaboration with the Rule of Law Initiative, has launched an important survey to analyze the potential impact of the proposed consolidation package on the business environment in Slovakia.
December 11, 2024
Annual Charity Fundraising Drive 2024 – Thank you!
We took the opportunity to organize the Annual Thanksgiving Charity Drive
to share with those who need it the most in our community. Thanks to
your contributions, we are happy to announce that AmCham Slovakia and
its members donated 16,500 € to Vstúpte, n.o.
December 06, 2024
AmCham Charity Fundraising Drive: Make a difference!
As part of its longstanding tradition, AmCham is once again hosting its annual Charity Fundraising Drive, with the goal of making a meaningful impact on those in need within our communities.
November 11, 2024
Digital Committee Leadership Elections 2024 results
AmCham Slovakia sincerely thanks all members who participated in the
recent Digital Committee Leadership Elections. In line with AmCham
Slovakia’s statutes and following the call for nominations, voting was conducted digitally via email from October 22 to October 29, 2024 (until 11:59 PM).
November 05, 2024
Career Renaissance: Unlocking Potential Beyond 50+
Demographic trends across Europe clearly show that our population is
aging. Companies are already facing challenges in finding enough talent
in the marketplace, making it essential to tap into the potential of
those aged 50+. The sooner companies adapt, the sooner they can benefit
from this invaluable talent pool.
October 24, 2024
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ESG questionnaires without stress
Every company will eventually face a request to provide ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) information. Today, an increasing number of entrepreneurs are prioritizing sustainability and social responsibility. Naďa Roštek from RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS Law Firm offers practical tips on how to effectively complete ESG questionnaires and maintain a competitive edge.
December 16, 2024
The recruitment plans of Slovak employers remain optimistic even at the beginning of next year
Bratislava as a driver of employment in the 1st quarter of 2025
December 16, 2024
CMS further bolsters Real Estate practice with partner appointment in Bratislava
CMS CMNO is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Jurecko as a
partner in its Real Estate practice in Bratislava. His appointment will
strengthen the firms real estate capabilities and support the teams
continued growth.
November 25, 2024
A&O Shearman names Renátus Kollár and Lucia Raimanová as co-managing partners for Bratislava office
A&O Shearman has appointed Renátus Kollár and Lucia Raimanová as
co-managing partners for the Bratislava office. The appointment follows
the recent passing of Martin Magál, former managing partner in
Bratislava, whose contributions to the firm will be remembered with deep
gratitude.
November 25, 2024
KPMG in Slovakia appoints new Equity Partners
Effective 1 October 2024, KPMG Slovakia has appointed Lygia Fullbrook,
Štefan Karšay, Rado Krátky, Marc Leubner and Marek Masaryk as Equity
Partners of KPMG Central and Eastern Europe (KPMG CEE).
November 21, 2024
8 tips on how to prepare an ESG Sustainability Report
Creating an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Sustainability Report can be a complex and time-consuming task. To help simplify the process, you can find practical tips for effective ESG reporting in the article by Naďa Roštek from RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS Law Firm.
November 20, 2024
August 23, 2023
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June 20, 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
The Role of Governance in Achieving ESG Goals
“ESG and Sustainability have become increasingly important, now complementing traditional financial metrics like revenue or profit. The business community plays a key role in shaping the climate’s future and societal prosperity. Therefore, compa...”
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