Month: June 2015

The PCCC was pleased to co-organize a Speed Business Mixer on 20th November, 2013 together with the AHK German, Spanish and Belgian Chambers of Commerce.

The evening was well attended with over 100 companies participating in the lively networking program.  The event took place in the grand Sala Kilińskiego at ul. Miodowa 14 and was opened up with a presentation by Rodl & Partners, the main sponsor for the mixer.

Following the speed networking was a mixer where participants were able to follow up on contacts made earlier and to enjoy traditional Spanish tapas and wine.

We wish to thank our partners for their support to make the evening successful- Rodl&Parter, 9th0, Roca and Campo Viejo.

The 2013 Canada Day Picnic took place at Golf Parks Poland in Wilanów on 30th June.  Despite the chilly weather, a warm crowd of over 150 people gathered to celebrate Canada’s national day.

We were pleased to welcome Colonel Daniel Geleyn, Defence Attache, who represented the Embassy of Canada.  All guests enjoyed a barbeque, mini-golf, mini-soccer, crafts and face painting, and rousing entertainment from Klaun Kluseczka.  The afternoon was topped off with sunshine and the Canada Trivia Quiz with a special focus with questions on Canada’s arctic.

We wish to thank all our sponsors for their support in holding this year’s picnic: Air France/KLM, BlackBerry, Canadian School in Warsaw, Embassy of Canada, Hotel Intercontinental, ICS Polska, Mielżyński Wine and Spcialities, Perła Browary, PJM Shipping and Trading, Rathdowney and Vac Aero.

An additional thank you is due to Anna Kaniewska, Country Officer of Golder Associates, for assistance with the music.

The PCCC were delighted to host a business reception at the Art Hotel in honour of the Ambassador of Canada to Poland H.E. Alexandra Bugailiskis’ visit to Dolnośłąsk.

Included in her itinerary were visits to Canadian firms Bombardier and Redknee, as well as to KGHM’s headquarters in Lubin.

In attendance at the evening reception were Vice Governer of Dolnośłąsk, Ewa Mańkowska and Vice Mayor of Wrocław, Adam Grehl.  We were also pleased to host representatives of Pratt Whitney Kalisz, Hatch, a Canadian engineering and construction management firm, and Acana, an all-natural petfood business.

We are very grateful for support from Bombardier Transportation and Mielżyński Wines for helping to make the event a success.

A successful 2nd edition of the new format Speed Presentation Night took place on 6th June at the Beaver Club of the Embassy of Canada.

The evening opened with a line up of 10 companies each making three minute “speed” presentation.  We were pleased to have members of the Small, Medium Enterprise group of AmCham join us as presentation makers and audience participants.  A prize draw was won by Areta Kempińska, Partner of Bireta Translations, who was awarded a gift bag from Air France/KLM by Marcin Gielnik.

The formal part of the evening was followed by food served by Why Thai Restaurant and Canadian wine by the Embassy of Canada.

We wish to thank Air France/KLM, the Embassy of Canada and Vac Aero for their support in holding this event.

The PCCC joined forces with the Scandinavian Chamber of Commerce to hold its 2013 golf tournament at Sobienie Królewskie outside of Warsaw on 18th May.

The day’s activities included a tournament for seasoned players as well as an academy for novices.  The event was rounded out by a barbeque and awards gala for the best results.  Congratulations to Michał Poniz taking the prize for best player of the tournament with a par +3.

We wish to thank our PCCC sponsors for their support:  BlackBerry, Ernst & Young, Mielżyński Wine, Mojo Coffee and TriGranit Development.

Our International Spring Business MIxer took place at Mielżyński’s All Around Wine on 10th May, 2013.

We were delighted to welcome HE the Ambassador of Canada, Mrs. Alexandra Bugailiskis as well as the Board Members and Executive Directors of our fellow IGCC chambers (International Group of Chambers of Commerce- Amcham, Belgian, British, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Italian, Porturguese, Scandinavian, Spanish and Swiss).  Our host, Mr. Robert Mielżynski, introduced our guests to a special wine tasting in superb garden surroundings that was followed by a jazz concert and barbeque.

A prize draw was held with Anna Kaniewska, Country Manager Golder Associates, taking home a chest of wine and other fine food specialties.

We wish to thank Mr. Robert Mielżyński for sponsoring the evening.