AMCHAM BUSINESS BREAKFASTS GUESTS
VOLODYMYR TULIN
OCTAVIAN ARMASU
SERGHEI PUSCUTA
ION CHICU
H.E. DERECK J. HOGAN
H.E. PETER MICHALKO
WELCOME BACK NETWORKING COCKTAILS
AmCham offers AmCham Moldova members a platform for networking, socializing, cultural integration, exchanging ideas and knowledge, and for just getting to know different companies or people. This is also a stage where AmCham Moldova member companies can present themselves, their products and concepts while providing insight into current market trends or business activities.
BUSINESS BREAKFASTS
Business Luncheons and Breakfasts are designed to create a venue for open dialogue between AmCham General Managers and key government decision-makers and representatives of important international or local institutions and organizations. The luncheons/breakfasts present a unique occasion for AmCham members to obtain insight on and gain a better grasp of the future direction and policy plans of local and international leaders.
"MEET THE CANDIDATE" BUSINESS COCKTAIL
The “Meet the Candidate” Business Cocktail is designed to introduce Candidates running for Board Member positions. Candidates have the opportunity to present their grounds for wanting to serve on The Board of Directors and to answer questions from other members and guests regarding their ideas and prospects for the further development and expansion of AmCham`s successful operations in Moldova.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBER MEETING
The Annual General Member Meeting (AGM) is one of the most significant and highly-awaited events of AmCham. The AGM brings together all of AmCham’s members to participate in the BODs elections and to establish the development strategy and direction of AmCham activities for the upcoming year.
HR MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
“You can have the best strategy and the best building in the world, but if you don’t have the hearts and minds of the people who work with you, none of it comes to life” – Renee West
On November 23, AmCham organized the second edition of Human Resources Management Conference: Managing Organizations and People in a Changing World. With 7 speakers from across the region and beyond, the over 200 participants that attended were challenged to rethink and reimagine their approach to Talent Management and Employee Development; with an accent on how the role of managers will evolve into one of leadership. Harnessing management performance to achieve results, future trends in Employee Development and Data use in HR were among several other topics which were discussed in depth at the Conference.
This event would not be possible without our Event Sponsors: Edenred and Ellation
USA INDEPENDENCE DAY
AmCham Moldova celebrated the 242nd US Independence Day, together with its members, partners and U.S. Embassy representatives. The atmosphere was filled with crowds of friends, the sound of live music, the smell and taste of the best American grill, dancing, games, and competitions. The AmCham Independence Day celebration is a unique blend of the finest traditions to celebrate the gift of freedom.
We also wish to acknowledge our wonderful partners and sponsors of the event, it would not have been possible without you! Carlevana Efes Vitanta Moldova Brewery Coca-Cola Hellenic Moldova Le Bridge Duty Free McDonald's Sandra Ice Cream Orhei-Vit
Farewell Luncheon for the Ambassador of the U.S.
AmCham held a farewell lunch for His Excellency the US Ambassador to Moldova James D. Pettit. The lunch provided AmCham and its members to bid the Ambassador farewell, as his time has drawn to a close in Moldova. Following opening remarks by AmCham Executive Director Mila Malairau, AmCham President Veronica Malcoci delivered a speech for the Ambassador, thanking him for all his hard work during his tenure of over 3 years; as well as presenting him with an AmCham Certificate of Appreciation and a gift for him to take to his new home. The Ambassador also gave a speech, encouraging those present to continue fighting for business in Moldova and help realize the hidden potential that Moldova has.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH
Thanksgiving, a quintessentially American holiday, is about celebrating community, whether with family or friends. AmCham Moldova celebrated Thanksgiving Day within the AmCham community and with its partners, honored by the presence of H.E. Dereck J. Hogan, US Ambassador to Moldova.
AmCham would like to thank Event Sponsor Vernon David for helping to make the AmCham family’s Thanksgiving 2018 a memorable one.
CHRISTMAS
AmCham Members and partners had a wonderful opportunity to meet and celebrate the success of AmCham Moldova in 2018. AmCham continued to work closely with business leaders and the Moldovan Government in a wide range of activities that included participation in legislative reforms, direct support for our member companies and much more, all of which is intended to foster a more favorable business climate in Moldova for foreign trade and investment.
Community Engagement: AmCham Christmas Box
AmCham Moldova in cooperation with DHL Moldova rounded up the AmCham Christmas Box initiative by delivering the wonderful presents donated by member company staff to children from vulnerable families and kids from orphanage in Strașeni. A second orphanage in Briceni also received donated goods and presents. The countless range of goods, varying from sweet Christmas treats to exciting new toys, clothes were donated by 20 of AmCham’s Member companies.
AmCham would like to express its sincere gratitude to those members who participated, helping to make a Christmas dream come true for many children who would otherwise go without this Christmas!
AMCHAMS IN EUROPE
AmCham Moldova is a part of The European Council of American Chambers of Commerce. AmChams in Europe is a network of chambers across the Europe. Its mission is to exchange best practice ideas; mutual member company benefits; and to provide a forum for discussion and debate, and where necessary, representation on issues relevant to the European business environment.
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
INFORMATIVE SESSIONS WITH AUTHORITIES
- Customs Service on Origin of Goods
- Customs Service on Customs Simplified Procedures and AEO
- Food Safety Agency on Procedural Updates on Import of Goods of Animal Origin
- Prevention and Anti – Money Laundering Service on Suspicious Transactions Guidelines
- National Center for Personal Data Protection
- Bureau for Migration and Asylum
- Competition Council
- State Tax Service
- Medicines and Medical Devices Agency on New Pharmacovigilance Rules
Renewable Policies Implementation in Moldova
AmCham along with the Minister of Economy and Infrastructure, and IRENA, held a workshop on the Implementation of Renewable Policies in the Republic of Moldova. This event created a mutual opportunity where authorities could share the latest changes in national legislation regarding renewable energy and details related to it; and companies and entrepreneurs could share their projects, constraints and vision regarding the field.
TRAINING COURSE ON COMPETITION LAW
AmCham in partnership with the legal consultancy company ACI Partners carried out the professional qualification course on “Elements of competition law”, 2nd edition. The objective of the course was to introduce practical legal concepts, pitfalls and compliance matters that arise for businesses in the realm of competition law.
COURSE ON CIVIL CODE
AmCham is conducting the course on civil code, where more than 90 participants are informed on the peculiarities of application of the code.
The Code has been considerably reformed, aspiring to be one of the most modern Civil Codes. AmCham Moldova has actively participated in the process of public consultations on the law on modernization of the Civil Code, thus, contributing to the improvement of the regulations regarding the legal person, the pledge, the leasing and insurance contracts, etc.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AmCham Committees provide a knowledge sharing platform for members of the business community to meet, connect, and learn.
AmCham HR Conference 2018Time flies too fast but we wanted to share the atmosphere of last Friday - so here are the highlights captured from the second AmCham HR Management Conference.
Posted by American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova on Tuesday, 27 November 2018
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS & PEOPLE IN A CHANGING WORLD
-1 DAY
-10 SPEAKERS
-220 PARTICIPANTS
HR OVER COFFEE
"HR over Coffee" is a series of meetings in an informal environment where HR managers & specialists have the opportunity to explore solutions to the problems their HR departments face daily and to share their own experience in varied contexts and circumstances.
YOUNG PROFEESIONALS PROGRAM
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SPEAKERS
OLEG EFRIM
GEORGE TEODORESCU
PETER-VLAD IANUSEVICI
VALENTINA BADRAJAN
JULIEN DUCARROZ
NADEJDA MOCANU
JEAN-MICHEL PONS
DIANA BOICO
