July 2023 – PCCC

Welcome Our New Member – PRF Work Agency!

Agency recruits employees from various industries for Polish entrepreneurs according to the guidelines of its clients so that both candidates and employers achieve the planned results.

PRF Work believes that decent work equals independence and greater freedom for every human being because it raises people’s material status and equalises their chances.

The Agency’s mission is not only to support Polish businesses in development by hiring good employees from Asian countries but also to enable citizens of Asian countries (Nepal, India, Philippines) to raise their financial status by working in Poland.

Welcome Northland Power as a new PCCC Member!

Founded in 1987, Northland Power is a Canadian global power producer dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition by producing electricity from renewable resources. Northland owns and manages a diversified generation mix including offshore and onshore renewables, and efficient natural gas, as well as supplying energy through a regulated utility. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in eight countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in 3.0 GW of operating capacity and has a significant project pipeline encompassing over 19 GW of potential capacity.

The European market has been instrumental in establishing Northland’s position as global leaders in offshore wind and is home to some of our largest operational facilities including Gemini (600 MW, Netherlands), Nordsee One (332 MW, Germany), and Deutsche Bucht (252 MW, Germany). In Poland Northland is partnered on the Baltic Power offshore wind facility, which is advancing through late stage development.

Welcome New PCCC Member!

Welcome New Member on board! Infinity Power International is a Polish company that was founded 20 years ago and gradually expanded with more trainers and coaches. Currently, the team consists of interdisciplinary specialists, psychologists, anthropologists, business trainers, experts in communication, management and marketing, working together for the success of each of IPI’s clients.

Welcome Maple Bear on PCCC board

Our new Patron Member – Maple Bear is the largest and the fastest growing educational network in the world. Maple Bear is a world leader in bilingual education, offering high-quality Early Childhood, Elementary and High School education based on the best practices that rank Canadian education among the best in the world. Maple Bear schools provide a student-centered learning program in a safe and stimulating environment that instills a passion for life-long learning.

Areta Kempińska_Vice-President

A graduate of the University of Warsaw English Philology faculty and Business at the American Studies Center with a Master’s Degree, she has worked as a Polish-English translator and interpreter. Since 2002 she has been the co-owner and Managing Partner of Bireta Professional Translations, where she oversees the Project Management and Translation Department, IT Department and ISO procedures. She also specializes in building long-term relationships with clients and is responsible for translation quality and information security procedures.

She lived for many years in Canada, skied in Alaska and jumped from a helicopter. She is a proud mom of Adam and Pola.

I have been a PCCC member for over 15 years and have always cherished the comradery, networking, business cooperation and Canadian heritage PCCC supports.

I am a Canadian Citizen and have held various leadership roles where I have successfully driven business development and strategic partnerships. My expertise lies in facilitating cross-cultural collaborations and creating opportunities for businesses to thrive in international markets. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with both Polish and Canadian businesses, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their unique challenges and opportunities.

TIU Canada -new PCCC Patron Member

Welcome our new Patron Member – TIU Canada! The company is a pioneering solar energy power producer based in Calgary, Alberta that is expanding its operations to Poland. Since entering the Eastern European market in 2016, it has focused on producing clean electricity using Canadian renewable energy technology, technical experience, and innovative stakeholder partnerships to create value for shareholders in Canada and around the world. The company invested more than 90 million CAD in solar power projects in emerging markets and Canada, leveraging over 30 years of combined experience developing, monitoring, and managing energy projects globally.
In 2017, the company become the first Canadian investor in the Ukrainian economy under the Canadian Ukrainian Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). Its current operations consist of 45 megawatts of electricity production in three solar stations despite the war. TIU Canada is deeply integrated with the local communities in Ukraine running extensive CSR programs for the population at the locations of the solar plants. Also, TIU has provided much-needed assistance to the regions devastated by the war in Mykolaiv and Kherson.

Canada Day Family Picnic 2023

Last Sunday, 2 July, the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce organised a Canada Day picnic for families and friends to celebrate the nation’s special day. Held in a beautiful Klub Sosnowy, the event was filled with fun activities, delicious food, and a fantastic sense of community.

This year in addition to our regular guests, we had the pleasure of hosting representatives of the Canadian Polish Congress who emphasised the significance of Canada Day in the Polish-Canadian community.

As the day progressed, adults and children engaged in various games, activities and quiz competitions organised by our sponsors. The laughter, cheerful conversations, and friendly sportsmanship set the tone for a joyous celebration.

Steel Group joins the PCCC

Steel Group OA is a fast growing multi-functional company with the synergy of four business fields: education, relocations of the foreign manpower, cooperation in the industrial fields, and the marketing research of the above-mentioned fields.

The company has successfully started with a few projects in Poland and continue to do it within the EU and outside.