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17 May
Finance Committee, May 17, 2012

AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Praha 1, 09:00

22 May
The Past, Present and Future of Corporate Governance, May 22, 2012

AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1, 16:00

23 May
Amcham Corporate Team Golf Tour , May 23, 2012

Albatross Golf Resort, Sokolská 162, Vysoký Újezd, 12:30


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May 09, 2012

The Code of Ethics for public officials and public administration employees approved by the Government

On 9 May 2012 the Government approved the Code of Ethics for public officials and public administration employees by the Ministry of the Interior, which is a part of government´s strategy against corruption. The aim of the Code is not only minimize corruption, but also ensure clearer competences and rules for public officials and public administration employees in which situations they might get into private sector-public interest conflict and how to react. Moreover it defines the standards of professional behavior of an employee in relationship to public and to other employees.


The press release and full version of the Code of Ethics in Czech you can find here.

May 07, 2012

EU and USA agree to recognise each other's ´trusted traders´

An important step was made in the trade relationship between the EU and the U.S. Under the agreement the EU and the U.S. will recognize all the companies certified as Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) in the EU. AEOs in the EU will receive benefits when exporting to the US market, and the EU will reciprocate for certified members of the US Customs-Trade Partnership against terrorism (C-TPAT). Mutual recognition will enable the companies to benefit from faster controls and reduced administration for customs clearance. The agreement will come into force on 1 July 2012.

April 30, 2012

Open Government Partnership – the Action Plan approved by the Czech Government

OGP is an international initiative by the US administration to support effective, transparent and accountable governments and its state administration. Since September 8 founding governments together with 47 governments joined the OGP. The Action Plan of the Czech Republic was approved on April 4 and reacts on a need to improve access to data, improve effectivity of the state administration and encourages public participation in decision-making processes at national level.

April 20, 2012

Press release of the Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Embassy on ´Reciprocal Procurement of Defense Equipment and Services Agreement´

The Czech Minister of Defense Alexandr Vondra and the U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta signed a ´Reciprocal Procurement of Defense Equipment and Services Agreement´ on April 18. The agreement is very significant for Czech defense industry companies, which can apply directly for public contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense. Czech firms could only be subcontractors for U.S. enterprises so far. The document entered into force upon signature. The press release in Czech you can find on the pages of the Ministry of Defense here and the full text of the agreements also in Czech and English and other information you can find on the pages of the U.S. Embassy here.

March 16, 2012

AmCham Best Regulator 2012 Survey

The AmCham Best Regulator Project facilitates discussion and interaction between regulators and regulated entities in the Czech Republic with the aim to develop high quality markets regulation. The questions to be answered by the project are: 1. What is important for each participating regulator to communicate to their clients in order to gain their respect? 2. How do regulatory activites influence the business community / regulated entities and in which aspects, in the clients’ view, could these activities be improved? Take a couple of minutes for our AmCham Best Regulator 2012 Survey to help us answer the second question. The survey will be available until March 30, 2012.

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May 09, 2012

Real Estate Committee minutes from May 9

Real Estate Committee met to discuss the preparation of 2012 Best office publication and further activities. Minutes of the committee with tasks are attached. Attached also the draft of Tenant checklist (to be commented) and prepared interview and outcome from Facility Management event.

May 04, 2012

Shared Value as a Corporate Strategy – a 2012 Trend

On April 27, AmCham held a discussion on a new approach to the corporate social responsibility, which is traditionally practiced as sharing value created. The new approach – Creating Shared Value – means that a company implements practices and policies that enhance competitiveness of the company while simultaneously advancing social and economic conditions in society. To read more click on the title.

May 03, 2012

Getting Things Done_workshop held on Apr27_outcome

The Getting Things Done method rests on the idea that a person needs to move tasks out of the mind by recording them externally. So the mind is free from the job of remembering the tasks that need to be completed. One can concentrate on performing the tasks, instead of remembering.

Attached you can find the presentation from the workshop, implementation process (Oulook and Blackberry) and links to additional Czech information.

 

April 27, 2012

Minutes of HR Committee held on Apr 27

AmCham HR Committee met to discuss and plan upcoming activities, preferably preparation of 2012 Best Office publication. Complete minutes can be found attached.

With regard to Best Office publication members of the committee or other volunteers are asked to (before May 25):

  • Opening text - Send proposals of people who might give an umbrella to the whole section; inspirational person who will persuade readers to read the whole HR section. Doesn´t need to be a rep or member company.
  • Efficiency checklist - To send comments to the proposed checklist which is attached.
  • Recognized best practices - To send suggestions of up to 3 case studies.
  • Interviews - To send proposals of interesting people building innovative organization that could be interviewed or proposals of topics that should be covered in interviews.

April 26, 2012

Minutes of Marketing Committee held on April 27, 2012

Members of Marketing Committee met to discuss and plan upcoming activities, preferably May´s seminar and 2012 Best Office publication. The Committee is responsible for putting togehter Business Development section and its members are asked to come up with ideas and proposals. More information about Best Office publication planning can be found in the attachements.

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May 15, 2012

2012 Board of Directors Elections: Candidates Profiles & Voting Information

The Board of Directors consists of 17 member representatives elected by the membership. Directors serve two-year terms with no limit on the number of terms served.

AmCham members should receive either 5 (Corporate Patron, Corporate) or 2 (Small Business / Entrepreneur) ballots by registered mail between May 15-16, 2012. If you don´t receive the appropriate number of ballots, please contact Lucie Vrbova at lvrbova@amcham.cz.

The Candidate. Profiles are available HERE

May 11, 2012

Reserve June 14 for 20th General Assembly

AmCham annual General Assembly will be this year held on June 14, starting at 6pm. Starting today you can register at registration@amcham.cz. During the evening regular Year-End Report 2011-2012 including all important activities of the chamber during the past membership year will be published.

As a memberr of AmCham you have the chance to advertise in Year-End Report publication or sponsor the General Assembly reception. If you are interested in such a promotion please contact Aleš Krabs at web@amcham.cz or Sylva Kleinova at skleinova@amcham.cz.

May 05, 2012

E15 newspaper annex: USA – business partner of the Czech Republic_special offer for members

AmCham in cooperation with Mladá fronta daily newspaper E15 prepares the special annex on the topic: USA – business partner of the Czech Republic which should be published on June 8, 2012. As a part of this cooperation we are able to offer you a 60 % discount for the advertisement. If you are interested in this offer please contact Lucie Vrbová at lvrbova@amcham.cz.

Activities recommended by AmCham

April 19, 2012

Rotary Dragon Boat Charity Challenge

On May 26, there will be held the Rotary Dragon Boat Charity Challenge on the Vltava river. Joint his fun charity event by becoming racers or just visitors.

April 19, 2012

„Becoming a Great Leader” - Videoconference with Linda A. Hill

Date & Time: 14 May 2012, videoconference 15.00 - 18.00, networking and refreshments 18.00 - 19.00
Location: CISCO, V Celnici 1492/10, Prague, (Millennium Plaza)
Contact: nekovarova@elaiprague.cz / www.elaiprague.cz / tel.: +420 777 292 025

April 12, 2012

Green Building 2012 Conference_May 10, Clarion Congress Hotel

The Green Building2012 Conference and Expo is the biggest event of this kind in Czech Republic. More than 80 key figures will be presenting their views during the busy program of the conference. Attendees will learn about a new perspective of construction industry and about the main drivers of change. The main topic of the event will be energy efficiency and sustainable building.

AmCham members can apply for 10% discount.

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