Business event at the American SKI and SPA in Kempinski EASTER PACKAGE of the Discover Sofia with Kempinski University in Bulgaria: Grand Arena, Bansko Bulgaria Kempinski Hotel Hotel Zografski StartUP@Blagoevgrad 2013

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Business event at the American University in Bulgaria: StartUP@Blagoevgrad 2013 The American University in Bulgaria will host the biggest entrepreneurship business event in the Blagoevgrad region on March 30-31. The StartUP@ Blagoevgrad 2013 will welcome more than 300 participants and 16 guest lecturers. The conference aims at encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit and establishing innovative business environment in Blagoevgrad. www.startupatblagoevgrad.org

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14 - 15 March 2013 Public Art in the Balkans from the Roman Empire to Yesterday

Intention, interpretation, controversy. American Research Center in Sofia and Institute of Balkan Studies invite you to an international conference on Public Art in the Balkans. www.arcsofia.org/en/news/79-Conference- Public-Art-in-the-Balkans-March-14-15 SKI and SPA in Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena, 27 March - 01 April 2013 Bansko Bulgaria Stroiko, National Palace of Culture Breakfast, One dinner on arrival day, Alpha Sphere session or 20 minutes Solarium. Use of the SPA Center, 15% discount on Lobby Bar. Free use of Stroiko is the biggest specialized trading fair Wi-Fi and Kid‘s Club. for architecture, construction and furnishing Price from: 129.00 EUR in Bulgaria. Stroiko will be visited by visitors www.kempinski.com/en/bansko/hotel-grand-arena/special-offers/ski-and-spa-3-nights from all over the world. www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/stroiko- Discover Sofia with Kempinski Hotel Zografski expo-sofia.html 2 nights, breakfast, limo service to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Single / Double room from Thursday to Sunday: EUR 160 / 180. 04 April 2013 Link for reservations via website: Marketing of Loyalty, Hilton Sofia https://secure.kempinski.com/KISOF1/en/select_date.html Hotel

One day Conference on How to develop and Novotel Sofia Just Open! maintain a program for loyal customers and what to expect from it. NOVOTEL Sofia has 178 modern rooms, 6 meeting rooms, a , www.economedia.bg/eventinfo.php?gui- bar and gym. The hotel benefits from its strategic location in the fastest d=1990891&page=regform developing new business area of Sofia. Contact details: H8468-RE@.com, + 359 2 904 3000, www.novotel.com 13 April 2013 TEDxAUBG St Sofia Golf Club TEDxAUBG is the second TEDx event taking Cost 105 BGN. Valid Until April, only at St. Sofia Golf Club & SPA. place at the American University in Bulgaria. 18 holes with golf set and shoes + sandwich and a drink + hot zone This TEDx event is independently organized [email protected], +359 889 783 888 by the TEDxAUBG club. www.tedxaubg.com

18 - 19 May 2013 Yastrebets Hotel Welness& SPA, Detox Programmes - „Super Foods“ The Balkans International Wine Enjoy a purifying holiday away from the city, high in the mountain, surrounded by luxury, comfort and hospitality. Competition 2013: Wine Festival www.hotelyastrebets.bg/en/offers-deals Use the preferential rates (7 BGN for one day and 12 BGN for two day) ordered up to 10 May 2013, Grand Hotel Sofia. www.balkanswine.eu/en/pages/Festival/Tickets American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria Business Park Sofia, bld. 2, 1766 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel.: (359 2) 9742 743/4/5, Fax: (359 2) 9742 741 e-mail: [email protected], www.amcham.bg Czech Republic

Art Prague 2013 art fair UniCredit Bank Czech Republic is a general sponsor of the 12th Art Prague which will take place in Prague from March 18th till March 24th 2013 in Franz Kafka house. The art fair presents contemporary art through expositions of individual galleries. At the art fair you can see artworks of recognised and well-established artists but also www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7061.art- artworks of the youngest generation. fair-art-prague-2013

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18 - 20 March 2013 The Technology in Credit Roadshow Learn from industry experts how technology can significantly reduce cost whilst improving DSO, working capital and cashflow. SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A MEETING WITH ASTEN HOTELS www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/6981.the- www.astenhotels.com technology-in-credit-roadshow Additional 5% Commission on your Catering Event at Hilton 27 - 29 March 2013 Hotels in Prague AGILIA conference 2013 Book your event at Hilton Hotels in Prague and benefit from a commission Three faces of agility – developers, of 5% on any in-house catering. management and customers. How to link and teach them how to collaborate? Get inspired www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7036.additional-5-commission-on-your-f-b- by others and share your experience. event-at-hilton-prague www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7054.agilia- conference-2013 EASTER PACKAGE of the Kempinski Hotel 28 March - 01 April 2013 Experience an unforgettable Easter holiday at the Kempinski Hotel! Traditional Easter at Chateau Mcely www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/6988.easter-package-at-the-kempinski-hotel Celebrate a traditional Easter at Chateau Mcely amongst your friends and enjoy the holidays without the hustle and bustle of shopping and preparing at home. www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/6941.traditional- easter-at-chateau-mcely HAPPY EASTER with Asten Hotels! Enjoy relaxing Easter holidays in Asten Hotels! Wellness, great gastronomy, 23 April 2013 historical places, skiing - we have something special for everyone! www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/6979.happy-easter-with-asten-hotels LEADING YOUR SELF: Dr. Jagdish Parikh on Achieving Sustainable Excellence Be invited to attend the seminar featuring Dr. Jagdish PARIKH on Achieving Sustainable Delicious Easter Menu at the Brasserie Délice Sheraton Prague Excellence. AmCham memberrs can register Celebrate this year‘s Easter with your family and friends in Prague! Gather with 49% discount. at the table and enjoy Jiří Kupricht‘s delicious 4-course Easter Menu at the www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7089.leading- your-self-dr-jagdish-parikh-on-achieving- Brasserie Délice. sustainable-excellence http://www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7057.delicious-easter-menu-at-the- brasserie-delice 12 May 2013 Visit the Golden City of Prague Run in Prague! Volkswagen Prague Marathon supported by Airport Prague Accommodation - Prague center, luxury hotel 4*, three nights: including breakfast, VAT, transportation from /to Airport: 260,-Eur/ room - During March. Do you enjoy running? Give it a try at www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7056.visit-the-golden-city-of-prague Volkswagen Prague Marathon (12 May). Prague Airport is PIM´s official partner. Within this cooperation offers p.e. check-in in the luxurious environment in the VIP Service Club CONTINENTAL. American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic www.czechmarketplace.cz/en/7129.run- Dušní 10, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic in-prague-_volkswagen-prague-marathon- Tel.: +420 222 329 430, Fax: +420 222 329 433 supported-by-vaclav-havel-airport-prague e-mail: [email protected], www.amcham.cz Romania

What’s next in Romania? The real economic revival triggers Bucharest, March 28, 2013 InterContinental Hotel, Fortuna Conference Room Romania has seen a massive political change at the end of 2012. With a new government and key decision makers, the country still needs to identify the best policies and methods to generate economic growth and sustainabi- lity. Romania needs a year 2013 that shall attempt to further clarify the fiscal and labor market landscapes, including the latest Tax Code consequences, solid energy policy and market strategies, transportation infrastructure pro- jects, plus a dip to seriously start absorbing EU funds while observing hints from the IMF, the EU and major investors and banks. Therefore, Romanian Business Digest dedicates the first printed issues and the first event of this year’s series to “Financing and Investments”. The events aims at unveiling the most pressing needs of business and economy financing, from capital flows to strategic investments, private equity and stock exchange dynamics, state companies going private or being turned around, M&A and European money. Contact [email protected] and request the special AmCham member discount. http://evenimente.doingbusiness.ro/romanian-business-digest

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choice and more savings. 14 - 17 March 2013 Please contact us at: [email protected] Romanian Tourism Fair http://www3.hilton.com/en/events/meetings/index.html The biggest event dedicated to the tourism industry in Romania - Having a major importance for the tourism field in Romania, : Enjoy a fantastic Sunday Brunch The Romanian Tourism Fair gathers each year the elite specialized companies, from the Delicious food, sparkling wine, live music and excellent service every country and around the world. Sunday @ Crowne Plaza Bucharest! www.targuldeturism.ro/home www.crowneplaza.ro/en

20 - 21 March 2013 CLUJ IT Innovation Days 2013 Perfect Tour: Danube Delta Cruise( 3 nights / 4 days) on Egreta Regional event with the purpose of developing business relations with international partners 1 Floating Hotel (4*) and strengthening the local IT community. Discover the secrets of the fabulous Danube Delta onboard of a floating www.clujit.ro/en/cluj-it/the-event/ 4* hotel. The 4 day cruise on the channels offers relaxation and unique activities, like wild fishing. 28 March 2013 Contact: [email protected] AmCham Romania Annual General Meeting Intercontinental: Enjoy More Rewarding Meetings AmCham Romania will have a special AGM this year as 2013 marks its 20th anniversary. We Now there are even more reasons than ever to ‘Try InterContinental Meetings’. Enjoy more look forward to the next years aiming to make a rewarding meetings with us. difference in the business environment in Romania! www.meetingeurope..com/meetingeurope-try www.amcham.ro/index.html/events|displayE- vent?eventID=447 City Compass: 1 day Discover Romania‘s secrets trip

11 - 13 May 2013 Discover Romanian wine culture with 2.000 years of history from sunny southward hills and explore the natural phenomena of the „Muddy Volcanoes“. BKR International EMEA 2013 www.citycompass.ro/tours/other-tours/1-day-muddy-volcanoes-dealu-mare-wine-tasting-tour With only three months to go until one of the major events organized in Bucharest this year, Euroglobal SEE Audit is more than proud to be at the center of it all as BKR member and host American Chamber of Commerce in Romania of the Conference. Union International Center , 11 Ion Campineanu St., Bucharest 1, Romania www.bkremea.com/News/Latest-Events/EMEA- Tel.: + 40 21 315 8694, + 40 21 312 4834, Fax: + 40 21 312 4851 -Regional-Conference-2013.aspx e-mail: [email protected], www.amcham.ro