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Regional Development

Permanent Dialogue on Regional Development

(by Michal Kaliňák)

Managed regional development is precisely what Slovakia needs, what our people deserve, and what local governments and the private sector expect. The starting point is to encourage a permanent dialogue on the regional development in order to identify the changes, which are both necessary and sustainable. 

Labor Challenges in the East

(by Peter Fedor)

Eastern Slovakia faces various challenges across sectors, including the labor market, as highlighted in AmCham’s “Mapping the Potential of Eastern Slovakia” project. This article focuses on the most pressing legal issues affecting local employers and insights that might help navigate the labor market conditions in Eastern Slovakia.

A Century in the Sky of Košice

(by Letisko Košice)

Košice Airport has a truly extraordinary reason to celebrate. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial flight to Košice. According to contemporary press, the first commercial flight took place on May 5, 1924, on the Prague – Bratislava – Košice route. 

Business Opportunity in Košice’s Old Town

(by Cresco Real Estate a.s.)

Looking for distinctive commercial spaces for unique retail concepts in central Košice? Historic Mlynská Bašta in Mariánsky dvor ticks all the boxes - a charismatic centuries-old building that has impressively returned to form after decades under the radar. 

Life Is For Sharing

(by Martin Dzbor, Lenka Adamová)

Since the times of the Industrial Revolution, the dominant competitive advantage has been specialization. In the modern world, organizations tend to specialize and focus on their core duties, clients, and competencies. However, too narrow specialization may limit business opportunities.

Evolving with Košice

(by Andreas Truls)

The economic transformation of Eastern Slovakia wouldn’t be possible without the presence and impact of investors, who have chosen this region as their long-term base. In order to thrive, they need to invest in and develop a true relationship with their region. We talked to Andreas Truls, Managing Director of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia (DT ITSO SK), about his experience in Košice.

Support from Prešov

(by Lukáš Petruš)

Slovak telecommunications operator SWAN brings its mobile and fixed services to all the regions of Slovakia. The company provides internet and TV services for households, IT and cloud services for its business customers and mobile services to individuals and companies all around Slovakia. 

Potential of Eastern Slovakia - 18 actionable steps for a competitive Eastern Slovakia

(by AmCham Slovakia)

In October 2023, AmCham Slovakia launched its most ambitious regional initiative to date - “Mapping the Potential of Eastern Slovakia”. On January 31, we revealed the following 18 recommendations to help Eastern Slovakia address the most urgent challenges and speed up its economic transformation. We’ve approached some of the experts involved in this initiative to give us their personal update.

Ukraine’s EU Future and Slovakia’s Role

(by Dávid Bořuta, Monika Kočiová)

Slovakia stands at a pivotal juncture, poised to leverage its strategic position as a bridge between the EU and Eastern Europe’s EU aspirant states. With Ukraine’s anticipated EU accession and reconstruction from the ravages of war, Slovakia faces significant opportunities for economic, infrastructural, and cultural exchanges. This article delves into how Slovak entities can strategically engage in Ukraine’s reconstruction to foster mutual growth and stability.

Košice Universities: Catalysts for Change

(by Daniel Pella, Jozef Nagy)

Close cooperation and a constructive dialogue among all the relevant stakeholders in the region were identified as the top priorities needed to speed up the transformation of Eastern Slovakia. Several of the recommendations identified within our “Mapping the Potential of Eastern Slovakia” project touch upon the role of local universities and their impact on the region’s successful transformation. 

Boosting Regional Potential Step By Step

(by Katarína Miňová)

Reflecting on the past year at AmCham’s regional office, it’s evident that our commitment to unlocking Eastern Slovakia’s potential has been steadfast since May 2023. This regionally focused issue of Connection symbolically offers an opportunity to delve into the outcomes of our dedicated efforts.

Work And Life Connections

(by Peter Lang, Carlos Garrido Pedraz)

Achieving professional success often involves navigating many challenges.The responsibility towards their families and their employees makes business leaders carefully consider each minute of their day. We want to know how they like to spend their time out of work, what inspires them and motivates them.