Winter 2017 / Issue 52 AmCham News & Events
Winter 2017 / Issue 52 AmCham News & Events
graduates from Pivara ’ s Young Professionals Program led by Motiva , Summer Work & Travel Alumni Association members and participants in AmCham ’ s Open a Door internship program .
The speaker program continued with a dinner with AmCham Patron and Board members and a presentation to members of CEED Macedonia , this time on various business expansions strategies , including franchising . This group of experienced entrepreneurs made for a lively discussion on the necessary leadership style , revenue model , people and marketing required to expand business operations here in Macedonia .
The highest profile event of the week of on November 10th , where over 80 businesspeople representing big and small organizations took part in AmCham ’ s Business Expansion Strategy Seminar . A key take-away from the session included Bett ’ s advice to carefully consider why expansion is desirable ( i . e ., to increase revenues , offer a new service , improve existing operations ?) since the answer to this question should be reflected in one ’ s expansion strategy . She also talked in detail about the need to create a replicable , scalable business model , which requires very different skills and knowledge than creating a oneoff entrepreneurial venture . She also said it was critical for innovators to assess the skills they lack and build teams that bring an holistic approach to their work .
AmCham would like to thank all of our partners for their help making this speaker program so diverse and impactful !
New Member Highlights
Pakomak is a non-profit company founded in 2010 , whose main activity is management of packaging waste . According to the new law on management of packaging and packaging waste , since January 20111 , Pakomak is the first company in Macedonia , licensed by the Ministry of environment for4 selection and processing of packaging waste . Company ’ s goal is to build long-lasting and solid cooperation with its customers and the Government and in accordance with European regulations – to minimize the negative impact of packaging waste on the environment , to promote a responsible attitude towards the companies packaging waste , thus allowing better quality of life to all .
Pakomak is open to include all companies that have an obligation to manage their packaging waste and are aware of their social responsibility to provide a healthier environment . As part of Pakomak , new member – companies have equal treatment as the founding companies .
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