Activities recommended by AmCham
April 19, 2012
Rotary Dragon Boat Charity Challenge
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.
March 30, 2012
Would you like to study in the U.S.?
Do not miss the unique opportunity to meet representatives of 12 U.S. universities and learn all you need to know about studying in the U.S. Come to the American Universities Fair on April 18, 2012, 3:00 – 6:00pm at the Anglo-American University, Lazenska 4, Praha 1. More information and registration at: http://prague.usembassy.gov/american-universities-fair-2012.html
March 09, 2012
Prague Tempo Titans Baseball Club looking for a player or assistant coach
The Tempo Titans Baseball Club, a second-division team in the Czech Baseball League, would like to reach out to the American business community in the city to see if there are any former college or professional baseball players that might be interested in joining the team as a player or assistant coach - in particular pitchers.
Practices are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with most games as doubleheaders on Sundays.
If interested or for more information, please contact Joey Kamide at +420 606 866 084 or Kamide9@gmail.com, or check out our web site at www.titans.cz.
March 02, 2012
One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival starts on March 6, 2012
Over 100 documentary films, interesting panel debates, international guests including human rights activists and filmmakers – this is One World International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival that opens in Prague on March 6, 2012. The major theme of this year’s festival is The Youth Quake - protests of young people against political and economic systems in different parts of the world.
March 01, 2012
Spring Strings Gala
The 2012 Spring Strings is the third successive fundraising gala for Strings of Autumn. Vocal phenomenon Bobby McFerrin performed at the 2010 gala, and jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater took centre stage in 2011. In 2012, Dianne Reeves becomes the third consecutive multiple-Grammy-winning artist to appear at Spring Strings.
December 01, 2011
Czech TATRA gains international recognition for its new TATRA PHOENIX truck
TATRA’s newest vehicle, the TATRA PHOENIX , was the second highest rated truck in the overall standings of International Truck of the Year 2012, the latest edition of a prestigious annual international industry contest.
November 30, 2011
Global Survey on Business Integrity Education
Within the frames of the Integrity Education Project, the Center for Integrity in Business and Government (CIBG) has developed this Global Survey, an analytical instrument to map some of the most relevant issues related to knowledge and skills to be developed by integrity education in MBA programs. The link to the survey is: https://ceubusiness.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9AcREJkyFZa6O4k.
November 18, 2011
TI Seminar: Greater Transparency in Political Party Financing (Nov 22, 2011)
Transparency International in cooperation with the Institute of Sociology, Academy of Science, and embassies of Canada, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Sweden, USA, and UK, will discuss political party financing at a seminar to be held on November 22, 2011 at the American Centre, Tržiště 13, Prague 1.
November 16, 2011
Franchising opportunity with Dale Carnegie Training
Dale Carnegie Training® is looking for an exclusive partner to acquire the Dale Carnegie franchise for the Czech market and offer the most recognized “world-class” name in training and the best reputation for innovation and quality.
November 04, 2011
Conference: Effective Hospital 2011 organized by HealthCare Institute (Nov 29 and 30, 2011)
Conference Topics: 1. Hospitals and Finance, 2. Human Resource Management. The event will be held under the auspices of the First Vice-President of the Senate, Parliament of the Czech Republic, Přemysl Sobotka. AmCham members are invited to attend the event with a 50% discount. To book accommodation at a special rate for conference guests, please, contact organizers.
October 26, 2011
Social Insights seminar_November 9, cinema Atlas, Prague
Social Marketers Seminars cordially invites you to attend next seminar on Social Insights that will take place on November 9 at 2.45pm at cinema Atlas, Prague.
October 20, 2011
Winter Czech Corporate Sport Games_February 24-26, 2012_Nové Město na Moravě
Winter Czech Corporate Sport Games are one of the largest sport meetings of socially responsible companies. Czech Corporate Sport Games will run from 24th to 26th of February 2012 in the Nové Město na Moravě and its surroundings. More than 12 sports disciplines are prepared for corporate teams.
September 30, 2011
15th Forum 2000 Conference: Democracy and the Rule of Law
The 15th Forum 2000 Conference, which will take place in Prague from October 9–11, 2011, will examine the relationship between the rule of law and democracy and its participants will discuss a wide range of current questions and problems related to this topic. How do rule of law deficits undermine democracy? What is the relationship between the rule of law and individual freedom? What are the limits to state sovereignty and the international community’s right to humanitarian intervention and the responsibility to protect?
September 21, 2011
FrAMchise Day 2011 will introduce eight U.S. brands new to the Czech market
Czech Franchise Institute and U.S. Commercial Service in Prague organize 3rd American Franchise Day - FrAMchise Day, a presentation of successful U.S. brands and ideas, on October 20, 2011 in Corinthia Hotel Prague. FrAMchise Day will include U.S. franchising concepts trade-show, a conference, business meetings and an evening networking reception at the U.S. Ambassador´s Residence.
As a member of AmCham you can get a 21 %discount on the entrance fee to the FrAMchise Day 2011. The entrance fee after this discount is 1500 CZK +VAT. If you want to exhibit at the FrAMchise Day 2011, you can get a 10 % discount from the regular fee. For more information go to www.franchiseday.cz
September 20, 2011
Warsaw Stock Exchange IPO Day & New Europe Venture Contest / Prague Semi-Final
September 22nd, 2011 - Andels Hotel Prague
On behalf of the Warsaw Stock Exchange and New Europe Events we have a great pleasure to invite entrepreneurs from Slovakia and Czech Republic interested in raising capital through capital markets to participate in WSE IPO Day event.
September 15, 2011
Power of Human Interaction_Social Marketers Summit 2011_October 4_Prague
American Chamber of Commerce in the CR invites you to the Social Marketers Summit, the biggest conference on social media marketing in this country.
Social Marketers Summit 2011 on Power of Human Interaction will take place on October 4 in Palace Lucerna, Prague, between 8.30 and 17.00 with following afterparty in the Prague centre.
AmCham members can use 15 % discount on admission fee (after the discount CZK 3 825, excl. VAT). While registering please enter your discount code = AMCHAM.
September 14, 2011
UNICEF Charity auction of artistic photographs_Sep 20, Gallery Mánes
UNICEF Czech Republic cordially invites you to the charity auction of artistic photographs to alleviate the suffering of children in the Horn of Africa.
When: 20/09/2011 at 19:00
Where: Gallery Mánes, Prague
September 07, 2011
ExpatExpo2011
Expat.cz & ReloCare cooperate on the third annual ‘Expat Expo’ fair which will take place on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 on the Vystaviste Holesovice exhibition grounds.
August 30, 2011
PR Summit 2011 - „The Role of PR through the Eyes of CEOs“_19th October 2011, Corinthia Hotel Prague
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the third PR Summit which will take place on October 19th at the Corinthia Hotel Prague. This year’s event titled „The Role of PR through the Eyes of CEOs“ will give conference participants better insight into how CEOs and other decision makers view the role of PR for the growth and sustainability of their organizations. For members of AmCham we have prepared special offer - registration for a discounted fee (discount of 37%). The conference fee after discount is 6.900 CZK +VAT.
August 09, 2011
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS LIVE: I'm with you_August 30th 9pm_Prague theatres
Their first album in 5 years... Don't miss Red Hot Chili Peppers in the first and only live performance of their new album I’m With You in its entirety, plus select greatest hits, captured live in high-definition on Tuesday, August 30th, and broadcast to movie screens the same evening. 9PM at Prague theatres Aero and Oko and several Czech ans Slovak screens.
July 24, 2011
AmCham Movie Club recommends: The Tree of Life / Strom života - the Palme d'Or winner at the Cannes International Film Festival
The Movie Club of the American Chamber of Commerce recommends the movie distributed Film Europe Company in the czech cinemas from July 21st 2011 - The Tree of Life. Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain. Director: Terrence Malick. Writer: Terrence Malick.
June 01, 2011
Conference: Smart workforce as a pre-condition for competitiveness in the Czech Republic, June 7
On June 7, IBM and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic in cooperation with the statutory city of Brno, will hold a panel discussion on the role of workforce in competitiveness of the Czech Republic. Venue: IBM Delivery Center Central and Eastern Europe, Brno.
May 26, 2011
Taste of America
Taste of America is the first ever festival of American cuisine in the Czech Republic.
It will be held from June 4 to July 4 in 12 Prague restaurants.
Special festival offer can be found at www.alakarte.cz/en/taste-of-america
or at www.tasteofamerica.cz.