On June 21, 2010, in Sheraton Sofia Hotel Balkan, HBCB in collaboration with the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized an event under the title "European Regional Development Fund" and the Funding Opportunities for Bulgarian Businesses 2007-2013". More than 150 peoples were attracted by the topics and the useful information, presented by the speakers, including were the Ambassador of Greece in Bulgaria, H.E. Mrs. Danae-Madeleine Koumanakou, Mr. Petros Efthimiou, Member of the Hellenic Parliament and representatives of the nongovernmental sector, HBCB members and friends.
On June 9-10, Blanchard International Bulgaria in collaboration with HBCB organized training in Situational Leadership®II (SLII®). Facilitator was Mr. Spiros Paolinelis, Master Trainer, Blanchard International Group Hellas. Managers from Dromeas, Eko Bulgaria, Intracom, Marsh, Postbank, and Zlatna Panega Cement took part in the training and got the opportunity to develop their managerial and leadership potential.
Six new members of HBCB took part in the traditional presentations series Meet the New Members. The meeting took place at Sheraton Sofia Balkan on May 18. Managers from All Channels Communications, Danos and Associates, Data Concept, Deloitte Bulgaria, Entersoft Bulgaria, and ZBK Balkan outlined their company's profile and explained the scope of their activities.
HBCB in collaboration with Wilson Learning organized training on presentation skills on May 13-14. The training took place at Sheraton Sofia Balkan and was carried in the course of two full days. Participants from six member-companies and the HBCB office took part in the training: Eko Bulgaria, Entersoft, Eurobulstroy Holding, Law Office Ivanova&Terziyska, United Milk Company and Zlatna Panega Cement.
On April 13th 2010, in Sheraton Sofia Hotel balkan took place an HBCB event on Taxation and Fiscal issues that gathered over a 100 participants.
Prominent HBCB members gave presentations and practical advice to the audience in dealing with these issues. The event was very successful and provoked a lively discussion. An interactive dialogue between presenters and audience took place.
The HBCB General Assmbly took place on March 18, 2010 at Hilton Sofia with the following agenda:
1.Discussion and adoption of the report on the activity of the Board of Directors of the Association during the year of 2009. The report was unanimously accepted.
2.Approval of the annual financial statements of the Association for the year of 2009. After voting, the financial statements were unanimously approved by the Assembly.
3.Releasing from liability of the members of the Board of Directors for their activity during the year of 2009. After voting, the Board was released from liability unanimously.
4.Discussion and adoption of the budget of the Council for the year 2010. The Assembly approved of the proposed Budget 2010 unanimously.
On 23rd February, 2010 in Hilton Sofia, took place the HBCB Members to Members presentations. The meeting gave opportunity to new HBCB members to present their activities. Presentations were given by the following HBCB member companies: Balkan Services, Blanchard International, Cleves, CT Europe, Hilton Sofia, Interamerican Bulgaria, Marsh, Multirama, Optimum Media.
HBCB organized a "Security Panel" with the kind participation of Force Delta and VIP Security. Practical tips for personal and general security were given.
The meeting was aimed at establishing better contacts between HBCB members and friends and eventually generate more business.
On February 3rd, 2010 in the HBCB Executive Office in Sofia took place a meeting of the Council`s new members. Among them were: Balkan Services, Blanchard International, Cleves, Hilton Sofia, Interamerican Bulgaria, Marsh Ltd., Multirama, Nova TV, PreceWaterhouseCoopers, Zlatna Panega Beton and Zlatna Panega Cement.
The new member companies were welcomed by the HBCB Board of Directors Chairman - Mr. Polykandriotis and General Secretary - Mr. Argyropoulos. The company executives introduced themselves and their activities and got acquainted with the HBCB executive office, its organization and functions.
All guests expressed satisfaction with their membership in the HBCB professional business community, as well as their readiness to actively participate and support its activities!
The New Year’s Party of the Hellenic Business Council took place yesterday at Sheraton Sofia -Hotel Balkan. Over 600 members, friends and supporters joined the HBCB party and marked together the beginning of the New Year.
The event was opened by the HBCB Chairman Mr. Ioannis Polykandriotis. He welcomed the guests, thanked them for the support and cooperation they have always provided for the Council and expressed his hope for a successful 2010. He pointed out that the Council will rely on the commitment of each company to achieve its ambitious goals in 2010.
Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Mr. Traycho Traykov, and Deputy Minister Mr. Evgeny Angelov met today more than 100 investors of member-companies of the Hellenic Business Council, at a business breakfast in Sheraton Hotel Balkan, Sofia. The event was entitled "Active Dialogue for Successful Partnership."
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