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Dear, Subscriber,
summer has swung into its second half, the holiday season is at its peak, but we at BritCham are staying active. We are happy to share with you our July news and invitations to upcoming events. If you have a suggestion or idea for more, send it to info@britcham.sk – the Chamber is a place for all of us! |
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- We are opening space for a new initiative for education: it was launched by a round table discussion in cooperation with the English International School of Bratislava: Teaching Towards Tomorrow
- We are growing - Jaguar Land Rover has become a Patron since July and new members are coming
- Nigel Baker, British Ambassador to Slovakia and Honorary President of BritCham in a podcast with Jakub Fekiač, Managing Partner, Edgar Baker, a member of our chamber, about Slovakia and the future
- FOR MEMBERS ONLY - Mark your calendar: the regular General Assembly will take place on September 27, 2022 at 3pm
- Register for Golftrophy 2022 - an opportunity for both players and non-players of this traditional event
- We invite you to Bratislava to an exhibition of unique photos of the British royal couple
- We offer free webinars on mandatory labeling for the UK market
- August offer from our media partner The Slovak Spectator - let us know about you
- We grow together: share your news and activities on our social media
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| Round table discussion: Teaching Towards Tomorrow, Bratislava, July 20, 2022 |
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We invited guests from an external environment: The event was attended by representatives of BritCham members: Jaymes Regualos, Director of EISB, in his role as host, set the stage for an informal meeting of representatives of companies - future employers, recruitment companies involved in talent search, as well as practicing teachers. The discussants were looking for ways to bring school education as close as possible to the needs and requirements of the workplace. The discussion also touched on other topics: how to help students gain practical knowledge that will give them a better idea of their future career, or what are the key skills needed for the future in the context of a rapidly changing labor market. "You may be wondering why BritCham, as a Chamber of Commerce, supports such an event. The answer is simple – you can’t do business without people. The fact that there is a shortage of people on the Slovak labor market is now evident even in sectors that not so long ago did not have this problem. Today, however, the situation is different. We have great potential in our members, who can share their experiences, and we also have the ability to present interesting proposals to the professional public and to the government. This meeting is just the beginning of our journey to create an initiative to support educated, motivated people, and thus support our members’ businesses," described the reasons for this initiative Žaneta Kúdelová, Executive Director of BritCham. |
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| Jaguar Land Rover is our Patron |
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We are happy to inspire members to grow with us through our activities and future plans: our member, Jaguar Land Rover Slovakia, is increasing its membership to Patron level from July! The Jaguar Land Rover production plant in Nitra is the youngest car company in Slovakia (since 2018), but also an active member of BritCham right from the start. Some time ago, its Operations Director Russell Leslie took us behind the scenes, then only virtually, due to the pandemic. Since then, he has been significantly involved in BritCham activities, and through his deputy leadership, Miroslava Remenárová, who is the Chair of the Board of BritCham, he has opened the space for dialogue with the government and the professional community, including SARIO, in the past two years in support of the business environment, the developing innovations, and has also reached out to other new members with his presence, such as T.O.P. Auto Slovakia, which is also a prominent Patron of BritCham. "The reason why we extended our membership to Patron level this year is to try to activate the unique opportunities we have as a community of BritCham members - many companies have British roots, many have a successful business in the UK or are considering actively entering the British market, we can draw on that experience and develop it. If we are stronger as a Chamber, together we will increase the chances of a successful outcome of our efforts - in business and in creating positive role models," said M. Remenárová. |
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Thank you to our members for being with us and to our patrons for their trust you place in us through your membership. In just the last three months our membership has grown, and we will be welcoming more in August. If you want to recommend a member, please email us at info@britcham.sk and we will be happy to provide our best support. |
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| We invite you to a unique exhibition in the center of Bratislava |
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The British Ambassador to Slovakia and Honorary President of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic, Nigel Baker, opened an exhibition of photos of Queen Elizabeth II entitled 70 YEARS OF SERVICE at Hviezdoslav Square in Bratislava on September 3, 2022. The exhibition was organized by the British Embassy in Slovakia with the support of several BritCham members, including Jaguar Land Rover Slovakia, Allen & Overy Bratislava, Tesco Stores SR, BAE Systems, The British International School Bratislava and Squire Patton Boggs Slovak Republic Ltd. The exhibition, which commemorates the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, features a collection of archival photographs from the state visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Slovakia. In 2008, they visited Bratislava and the High Tatras. Some of the photographs on display have not previously been available to the public. The exhibition will run until August 21, 2022. The press release can be found here. |
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| BritCham Annual General Meeting: 27 September 2022 |
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We would be delighted if you would mark an upcoming event in your calendar, to which we would like to invite you: The Annual General Assembly of the British Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic, with headquarters at Mostová 2, 811 02 Bratislava, will take place on September 27, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A detailed agenda and items for discussion or approval will be sent to you shortly. We look forward to your personal or online participation. |
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| Interesting interview between Nigel Baker and Jakub Fekiač from Edgar Baker |
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Nigel Baker, Honorary President of BritCham (pictured left) and Jakub Fekiač, Managing Partner at Edgar Baker, talked about the British community in Slovakia, Slovaks in Britain, Brexit, the Ambassador's experience and the future of relations between Great Britain and Slovakia.
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| Unique golf event of 2022 |
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| Golftrophy 2022 | 
| Sep 23, 2022
(8:30 AM) (GMT+2) |
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| Sedin Golf Resort
Veľké Úľany, Nov&ea... |
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| From the new year, most goods intended for the UK market will be required to carry the UKCA label |
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If this topic is relevant to you, take the opportunity to get important information about the mandatory labelling of goods with the UKCA marking that will start applying in the UK from January 1, 2023. Most products sold on the UK market (England, Scotland, Wales) will be required to carry the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) label from 1 January 2023. This applies to most goods that previously required CE marking. The UK government has announced a series of measures to make it easier for companies to transition to the UKCA regime. |
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| Our media partner Spectator offers you... |
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The Slovak Spectator offers you an original gift for your English-speaking clients, partners, visitors, and employees featuring your company. At the end of October, the editors of The Slovak Spectator will publish an updated version of the English-language book guide about Slovakia - SLOVAKIA travel guide. On this occasion, they are offering BritCham members the opportunity to make exclusive copies of this title with personalized book covers in your company's design at discounted conditions. Get an interesting gift for your clients and present yourself in an original way at a discounted price, when ordering more than 100 pcs. (The standard price in bookstores starts at €19.80.) BritCham members will receive a 10% discount on their order. If you are interested, contact the Spectator sales team directly: circulation@spectator.sk, but no later than August 25, 2022. |
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| Let's help each other grow. We will make your news visible on our platforms |
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Do you also follow our social networks? We are happy to share your content via our website www.britcham.sk, and also on our profiles on social networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. |
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Thank you for your interest. The August newsletter will be published in the first half of September 2022. We wish you pleasant summer days.
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