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Continual development of the business environment in Slovakia through Committees and other initiatives.


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.

Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2023

Let us take this opportunity to remind you that the American Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic will hold the 2023 General Assembly on Wednesday, May 3, 2022.   

March 16, 2023

How to build trust within companies and society?

And why does it matter? The CEO Learning Circle hosted Peter Krutil, CEO of Slovenská sporiteľňa, to discuss the importance of social capital and trust as the core principles that foster social and economic prosperity.

March 14, 2023

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:  

 

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News and Updates

Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2023

Let us take this opportunity to remind you that the American Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic will hold the 2023 General Assembly on Wednesday, May 3, 2022.   

March 15, 2023

Legislative & Policy Update - March 2023

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How to build trust within companies and society?

And why does it matter? The CEO Learning Circle hosted Peter Krutil, CEO of Slovenská sporiteľňa, to discuss the importance of social capital and trust as the core principles that foster social and economic prosperity.

AmCham BSCF members winning awards at the CEE Business Services Summit & Awards 2023

11th annual CEE Business Services Summit & Awards 2023, the largest-in-scale event for business centers, shared services and BPOs from CEE region taking place in Warsaw, is over. 

The CMS Expert Guide to ESG Compensation – Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remuneration - is out!

The urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and employees. This Expert Guide aims to provide practical insights into key market practices and trends aimed at incorporating sustainability and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) KPIs into directors’ remuneration.

Pontis launches Impact Lab Accelerator

Impact Lab is an incubator and acceleration program in which they develop the skills of NGOs in the topics of education, eliminating inequalities (inclusion) and eliminating injustice (human rights and democracy). 

Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2023

Let us take this opportunity to remind you that the American Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic will hold the 2023 General Assembly on Wednesday, May 3, 2022.   

How to build trust within companies and society?

And why does it matter? The CEO Learning Circle hosted Peter Krutil, CEO of Slovenská sporiteľňa, to discuss the importance of social capital and trust as the core principles that foster social and economic prosperity.

AmCham BSCF members winning awards at the CEE Business Services Summit & Awards 2023

11th annual CEE Business Services Summit & Awards 2023, the largest-in-scale event for business centers, shared services and BPOs from CEE region taking place in Warsaw, is over. 

Education in Practice – Train the Trainer

The 13th season of our "Train the Trainer" educational program was successfully completed by more than 20 high school teachers, directors and lifelong learning experts. 

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 2023. All members in good standing have the right to nominate candidates to the AmCham Board of Directors and take part in voting*!   

The CMS Expert Guide to ESG Compensation – Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remuneration - is out!

The urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and employees. This Expert Guide aims to provide practical insights into key market practices and trends aimed at incorporating sustainability and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) KPIs into directors’ remuneration.

Pontis launches Impact Lab Accelerator

Impact Lab is an incubator and acceleration program in which they develop the skills of NGOs in the topics of education, eliminating inequalities (inclusion) and eliminating injustice (human rights and democracy). 

As Global Cyber Security Delivery Manager, Petr Kocmich help fulfil Soitrons vision for cybersecurity

A significant increase in sophisticated and devastating attacks proves that corporate cyber protection must change. This is why Soitrons security team was recently strengthened with the arrival of Petr Kocmich. 

White & Case Prague Opens Slovak Desk, Welcomes Back Vladimír Ivančo

The Prague office of the international law firm White & Case is expanding its team with the addition of Vladimír Ivančo, who will be heading the Slovak Desk as of 1st March 2023.

State to tighten control over foreign investments

Starting from March 1st, a new law on the screening of foreign investments has taken effect, focusing primarily on the country's security and protection of critical infrastructure. The state may prohibit investments and impose fines in the millions. Details are explained by the law firm RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS.

KPMG Business Institute created KPMG Game of Business

Unique 2-days training that combines an effective form of learning skills of the future through gamification and experiential teambuilding.

March 15, 2023

Legislative & Policy Update - March 2023

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February 23, 2023

Legislative & Policy Update - February 2023

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December 15, 2022

Legislative & Policy Update - December 2022

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November 15, 2022

Legislative & Policy Update - November 2022

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September 19, 2022

Legislative & Policy Update - September 2022

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August 18, 2022

Legislative & Policy Update - July/August 2022

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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

  • 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:

  • 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

  • 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.
Fast-track 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 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:

  1. A leadership of each committee will be voted by members of a respective committee after two calendar years.
  2. Only committee members are allowed to run for the elections and have a right to vote.
  3. Each company would have 1 vote (filling out 1 election ballot giving their preferential vote to 1 chair and 1 vice-chair).
  4. Chairs and vicechairs are allowed to run for reelection without any limit on the number of terms.
  5. 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.

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Martin Kardoš, CSI Leasing