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Year Book 2017 5 (TPL, KARTON JESHIL, KUFITARE KASKO, MINIKASKO, Sistemi GPS) U.S. Ambassador to Albania
Dear American Chamber of Commerce Members,
Albania is going through a period of tremendous change. The business community, and in particular the American Chamber of Commerce, has an opportunity to be a vital part of that process of change.
It requires that the AmCham look for places to add value, to criticize constructively with positive alternative suggestions, and to support good government policies when they are announced.
I am pleased to introduce AmCham Albania’s 2017 Yearbook. The strong working relationship between the (PEDVV\DQG$P&KDPUHÀHFWVWKHSDUWQHUVKLSEHWZHHQWKH8QLWHG6WDWHVDQG$OEDQLDDQGWKHSURVSHFWRI continued cooperation in the future.
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AIMS International Albania & Kosovo ETC, Tower A , 13/3, 50 90 Blv. Bajram Curri, Tirana, Albania Year Book 2017 8 | +355 4 45 09 261 | [email protected] | &$! " " | www.aims.al | Minister of Economic, Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship Dear reader,
Allow me to congratulate you on the The government is executing a program publication of the “Year Book 2017.” of reforms that aim international This publication has become a tradition integration and the increase of for the American Chamber, presenting economic productivity. the achievements and the contribution Trade and investment are an integral of this chamber not only for its part of the regional connectivity members, but also for the improvement agenda and the Berlin process. Real will guide the economy towards of the business climate in our country. infrastructure investment projects investment in the private sector and From the time of its creation, The will be implemented, to lower trade increased employment. American Chamber of Commerce and transportation costs and aiming has built up and strengthened its role, to make Albania part of the regional The relationship of the private sector becoming a promoter of many initiatives economic market. with the government are the foundation and programs on a national level, - The Albanian economy needs that ensures a suitable environment serving to improve the legal framework investment. Improving the quality for the development of businesses, for and the business environment and of public services from education meeting their needs, and for serving cooperating closely with the Albanian to healthcare and infrastructure, them. Through the work of the National government. not only in the cities, but also in Economic Council, the Investment In the last 3 years, working towards rural areas where the problems Council, and the National Trade HFRQRPLF VXVWDLQDELOLW\ DQG ¿VFDO of unemployment and poverty are Facilitation Committee, these platforms consolidation has shaped the economic acute needs more investment. for dialogue and cooperation with model of the reforms undertakes by That is why the government has investors and business associations the government. In 2016, Albania saw undertaken the new initiative “one will serve to address various issues marked improvements in international billion euro for reconstruction,” DQG FRQFHUQV ¿QGLQJ WKH PHDQV DQG rankings regarding doing business. inviting business to become a part alternatives for their resolution. Albania has improved the business of this ambitious project through the The active role and engagement of environment mainly in the areas of implementation of a framework of enterprise in public dialogue and policy building permits, electrical energy public private partnership. consultations are valuable assets for supply, paying taxes, et cetera. - The government will reform the decision-making institutions in drafting The government platform for the years framework for investments, drafting the right reforms and strategies, with a 2017-2021 will focus in deepening the an all-inclusive investment law, for direct positive impact for sustainable structural reforms which will have as domestic and foreign investors, economic and social development of their primary objective the application of creating a system of dispute the country. SURJUDPVDQG¿QDQFLDOWRROVDLPLQJWR resolution for investors and to Thank you, help business move forward at the pace protect investments. of the European enterprise, innovation ,QDGGLWLRQWKHIXUWKHUVLPSOL¿FDWLRQ Year Book 2017 9 FABRIKA MË E MADHE E PRODHIMIT TË PROFILEVE TË ALUMINIT NË SHQIPËRI. Alumil-Albania, Adresa: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, km7 Tel: +355 48 240 230/1/2 Fax: +355 48 240 234/5/6 Mob: +355 68 20 70 901 e-mail:[email protected] www.alumil.com Alumil eshte zgjedhja me e mire per shtepine dhe biznesin tuaj. Alumil I jep zgjidhje cdo kerkese tuaj, me nje shumellojshmeri sistemesh te certifikuar nga institucionet me te njohur europiane per nje komfort sa me te mire termik. President of AmCham Dear AmCham Members and Friends, It is with great pleasure that the American have a positive and constructively critical Chamber of Commerce celebrates its relationship with Albanian leadership to achievements and results for the 2016 take steps to formalize the economy, attract FDOHQGDU \HDU , ZRXOG OLNH WR VSHFL¿FDOO\ foreign investors and protect investor rights. thank to the Board of Directors and the Working with the existing administration, members who have participated in our WKH&KDPEHUZRXOGOLNHWRVSHFL¿FDOO\WKDQN 6XE&RPPLWWHHV IRU WKHLU ZRUN WR PDNH 3ULPH 0LQLVWHU 5DPD )LQDQFH 0LQLVWHU Albanian-American business relations $KPHWDM (FRQRPLF 0LQLVWHU (NRQRPL stronger. I would also like to thank the Customs Directors Ikonomi and Tax with our common position. Additionally, the AmCham Executive Director Lorenc Gjoni Director Vjero for their constant dialogue Chamber was very vocal advocating for an and rest of the staff for their dedication with the Chamber, including participation improved business climate in the trade and to continue to meet member needs and in both public forums and closed door natural resources sector. The AmCham achieve our objectives in 2016. We meetings to discuss member positive and would like to thank the other Chambers look forward to continue to invest in our critical feedback on current policy and who have been very open and constructive members, the business community and procedures. The Chamber was pleased to identify common issues where we can Albania in 2017. to continue its role within the Council collaborate. of Investments. As in previous years, the Chamber’s interaction with bilateral The Chamber’s continued close ties with Today, the American Chamber of Commerce institutions, such as the World Bank and WKH8QLWHG6WDWHV(PEDVV\KDVEHHQFULWLFDO represents the largest foreign chamber ,0)DOVRUHPDLQVDQLPSRUWDQWHOHPHQWRI to our success. For their valuable input in Albania. I’m pleased to have served receiving and providing feedback on the and support in 2016 I would like to thank WKLV &KDPEHU GXULQJ WKLV ¿VFDO \HDU economy. Ambassador Lu and Dr. Ariel Ahart, Deputy and work with our friends and partners in &KLHIRI0LVVLRQ'DYLG0XQL]3ROLWLFDODQG business in Albania. 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During 2017 and beyond, with the support and contribution of all our members, our team will strive to take AmCham’s activities and RXWVWDQGLQJUHSXWDWLRQDVDNH\LQÀXHQWLDOVWDNHKROGHUWRDQHZOHYHO,QRXUGDLO\ZRUNZHZLOOEHOHGE\WKHLQVWUXPHQWDOJXLGDQFHRIWKH %RDUGLWV&KDLUPDQDQGWKHYDULRXV&RPPLWWHHVZKLOHDWWKHVDPHWLPHZHZLOOFRRSHUDWHDQGDOLJQRXUDFWLYLWLHVYHU\FORVHO\ZLWKWKH86 Embassy, as to ensure a common approach in our joint efforts to enable a favorable business climate andfurtherenhance economic growth in the country. This being an important electoral year in Albania, AmCham and its members should join forces to maintain this momentum, as well as consider new and innovative ways to: 8VH$P&KDP¶V%XVLQHVV,QGH[ $%, DVDZRUNLQJWRROWRDOLJQWKHFRRSHUDWLRQDQGGLDORJXHZLWKWKHJRYHUQPHQW 3URPRWH DQG DGYRFDWH SURDFWLYHO\ WKH LQWHUHVWV RI RXU PHPEHUV DW ODUJH DQG FRQWLQXH WR SDYH WKH ZD\ IXUWKHU IRU DWWUDFWLQJ IRUHLJQ LQYHVWPHQWVHVSHFLDOO\IURP1RUWK$PHULFD &RQWULEXWHLQFORVHDOLJQPHQWZLWKWKH86(PEDVV\WRWKHHIIRUWVIRUWKHWUDQVSDUHQWLPSOHPHQWDWLRQRIWKH-XGLFLDO5HIRUPZKLFKLQWXUQ ZLOOERRVWLQYHVWRUV¶FRQ¿GHQFH Following the elections, we will promptly engage with key players from across the political spectrum, to introduce AmCham’slong-term vision and our members’ expectations, in order to structure our constructive dialogue and get down to work productively with all state entities for WKHQH[WIRXU\HDUV)LQDOO\,ZRXOGOLNHWRWDNHWKLVRSSRUWXQLW\WRWKDQNWKHRXWJRLQJ([HFXWLYH'LUHFWRU/RUHQFIRUKLVVHOÀHVVFRQWULEXWLRQ to AmCham these past two years. The team and I wish Lorenc great success in the new challenge on which he is embarking. I look forward to our joint work and cooperation and hope for the opportunity to meet with each of you in person in your place of business to get to know each other and to better understand your concerns and needs. Your advice and support is the key to AmCham’ssuccess, so WKDW\RXFDQLQWXUQUHDSWKHEHQH¿WVRI\RXUPHPEHUVKLSLQRXURUJDQL]DWLRQ 9HU\PXFKORRNLQJIRUZDUGWRPHHWLQJDOORI\RXDWWKHXSFRPLQJ*HQHUDO$VVHPEO\0HHWLQJ YoursTruly Enida Bezhani Year Book 2017 13 Board of Directors As of December 31st, 2016 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Mark C. CRAWFORD Genti DACI Genci LIKOSKENDAJ Alketa URUÇI Aksioner International ABCom CCS Computer & Copier Systems Boga & Associates Securities Brokerage Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Adrian SHEHU Loreta PEÇI Avni PONARI Elton ÇOLLAKU T.C.N PricewaterhouseCoopers SIGAL Uniqa Group Austria Financial Union Audit Tirana-Western Union Board Member Board Member Board Member Executive Director Artan BOZO Adam EHRLICH Roman KHRUSHCH Lorenc GJONI Bozo & Associates Universitety of New York Tirana Philip Morris Albania AmCham Albania Year Book 2017 14 Executive Staff Enida BEZHANI Executive Director [email protected] Brikena KAMENICA Fotini HARISPAPA Afërdita KOÇI PR & Publications Membership & Operations Event Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] afërdita.koç[email protected] Ivlin GJATA Gjergj STEFANI Executive Assistant & Translator Operations Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Year Book 2017 15 Code of Ethics As an organization dedicated to the development of business relations between the United States and Albania, AmCham considers the establishment of high standards of conducting business and principles of good corporate citizenship as one of its most significant goals. In this regard, AmCham takes an active and leading role in promoting business standards and principles, first by ethical and responsible business practices and second by encouraging members to aply the AmCham code of ethics. 1. Members shall respect relevant laws and regulations and adherence to the rule of law 2. Members shall respect the highest standards of business practices in dealing with government officials a. Members shall arrive at a consensus position prior to addressing government officials on a specific issue b. Members shall be transparent in communicating AmCham positions to government officials c. Members shall not attempt to influence the government officials through the exchange of gifts, money, or information 3. Members shall engage in fair business practices 4. Members shall follow responsible environmental policies 5. Members shall engage in good corporate citizenship 6. Members shall establish the highest standards for a. Organization to employee conduct b. Employee to employee conduct 7. Members shall ensure a safe and healthy workplace Year Book 2017 17 OVER 1 MILLION MANIFESTS VERIFIED With an innovative customer focused approach and “build- own-operate” solution, S2 Global helps customers worldwide access state-of-the- art technology that improves security, streamlines trade and An OSI Systems Company increases revenue. www.screeningsolution.com 2016 Year in Review AmCham Calendar of Events 2016 January – February 2016 The American Chamber organized a round- understanding of the program, their needs Lobbying for the Copyright law table between senior officials of the Ministry and their expectations of this program. The of Health who cover the pharmaceutical sec- meetings concluded with renewed commit- The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Com- tor and industry representatives, members ment to cooperation for improving the busi- mittee has discussed and lobbied on the new of AmCham. Discussions focused on the ness climate in Albania. draft of the Copyright Law, a current hot top- electronic system for registering new medi- ic. The law brings improvements on a series caments for import and distribution, and on rd of issues faced by businesses affected by high the impact of technological changes in this March 3 , 2016 piracy rates and lack of government protec- market. The meeting of representatives of the Working Luncheon with the Regional tions. The Committee’s experts have not only Ministry of Health with AmCham members Economic Officer of US Department of carried out a detailed study of the law and from the pharmaceutical sector was con- State, Mr. Ryan Stoner unveiled their comments, but they have also sidered very useful by the participants who The American Chamber of Commerce in Al- been active throughout the previous year agreed to a second meeting, which will serve bania met with Mr. Ryan Stoner, Regional working with institutions such as the Ministry to increase information exchange and coop- Economic Officer in the Department of State’s of Culture and parliamentary commissions eration between them. Office of South Central European Affairs. responsible for examining the draft of the law Members of the Board of AmCham and mem- submitted by the government, conveying and bers of the Tax and Legal Committee talked th explaining at every opportunity the needs February 10 , 2016 about issues that affect the ease of doing and recommendations of AmCham members. Business Forum with Customs General business in Albania and have a direct impact Director on attracting foreign investment. During the January 20th, 2016 The American Chamber of Commerce held its meeting, Mr. Stoner praised the work and annual meeting with the Customs Director role of the American Chamber in pursuit of Tax & Legal Committee met with Invest- its most important objective, improving the ment Council and other representatives on February 10th, 2016, continuing the tradition of facilitating business climate, and expressed his readi- The Tax and Legal Committee discussed with open discussion between business and cus- ness to support the work of AmCham in Alba- representatives of the Investment Council toms authorities to nurture a stable working nia. ideas on resolving within the administrative relationship between them. In his opening jurisdiction disputes and disagreements be- remarks, the President of AmCham, Mr. Mark April 12th, 2016 tween businesses and government entities. Crawford, expressed his appreciation for the The Investment Council representatives ex- continued cooperation with Customs, evident Business Forum of WoBAC Committee with plained their process for analyzing issues and in recent actions with which Customs leaders PwC Albania bringing them for discussion in this forum showed their readiness to take quick actions The American Chamber of Commerce in Al- created with the support of international or- to address concerns expressed by businesses bania and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ganizations such as the EBRD and chaired by importing from the United States. Albania organized a Business Forum on “In- the Minister of Economic Development. The forming Taxpayers on Tax Legislation” that fo- input and experience of this AmCham com- cused in training business on what they need rd mittee and their work with all AmCham mem- February 23 , 2016 to know about their relationship with the tax bers played an important role in shaping the AmCham Members met with World Bank authorities from the moment of registering at study to be presented in the meeting of the Experts the NRC (National Registration Center), un- Investment Council and the recommenda- The World Bank and the Albanian Govern- til the time comes to close the business and tions that would come from that meeting for ment were in a process of designing new deregister. Experts from PwC explained in improving the processes of administrative development policies aimed at increasing detail all key elements necessary for develop- dispute resolution in several government in- the country’s competitiveness. One of the ing a business: the registration at the NRC, fis- stitutions that play important roles in doing fundamental pillars of this project was the cal cash registers, issuing fiscal coupons and business. facilitation of trade procedures and logistics. fiscal receipts in various approved formats, World Bank experts Mr. Andrew Filmer and tax rates according to business size, and the January 27th, 2016 Mr. Periklis Saragiotis met at the AmCham of- steps to follow to close out a business. fice with businesses who have applied for the Business Forum with representatives of Ministry of Health Authorized Economic Operator program or are interested in doing so, to ask about their Year Book 2017 20 AmCham Calendar of Events 2016 April 20th, 2016 gathered in the United States to engage with on patents and marks. General Assembly Meeting companies, organizations and key govern- ment agencies, to strengthen partnerships, st The American Chamber of Commerce held and to gain insight into the current U.S. busi- May 31 , 2016 the General Assembly, reviewing the activity ness and political climate. This year’s confer- IPR Stakeholder’s Group Meeting of the previous year and voting to elect sev- ence took place in Washington DC and Minne- The Stakeholder Group’s latest meeting eral members of the Board of Directors. The apolis, Minnesota. brought together members and representa- participating members elected the Vice Presi- tives of state institutions responsible for pro- dent, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven Board tecting intellectual property rights, focusing members. All AmCham members were invited Washington, DC on a key theme – the official action plan for to participate in this election, and 15 candi- The U.S. Department of Commerce hosted the next four years. The meeting focused on dates came forth to compete. Most of the the delegation for a panel discussion on the the discussion taking place in Albania’s par- candidates are citizens of the United States or Transatlantic Digital Economy, featuring rep- liament and government on the National IP represent U.S companies. U.S. Ambassador resentatives from MasterCard, Google and Strategy 2016-2020. The new strategy and the Donald Lu and the Minister of Economic De- PayPal, and for remarks by Deputy Secretary institutional cooperation it prescribes aim to velopment Milva Ekonomi also participated in of Commerce, Bruce Andrews. The group also improve the situation of intellectual and in- the event, presenting their greetings for Am- met with senior officials from the Overseas dustrial property rights in Albania. Cham members and sharing their thoughts Security Advisory Council (OSAC) for a Euro- on the business climate and on the latest eco- pean security update. nomic developments in the country. June 1st, 2016 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Am- AmCham Business Index 2015-2016 May 6th, 2016 Cham executives for a series of high-level The American Chamber of Commerce in Al- Business Forum with the representatives briefings touching on the U.S. elections, the bania completed its annual survey on the of the Municipality of Tirana U.S. economy as well as broader policy is- business climate in 2015 and the related re- sues, followed by a discussion of Challenges port that analyzes and presents the data. Taxes and local tariffs have changed along and Opportunities for U.S. Business in Eu- The survey asked AmCham members about with some procedures that involve business rope with representatives from Ford, Dow the Overall Business Climate and several of activity. To better understand them but also Chemical and FedEx. its components, their relationship with Gov- to address some issues that have been raised ernment institutions, the economy, and spe- during the implementation of these taxes, cifics of their business, such as demand for AmCham organized a Business Forum with Minneapolis, MN their goods and services, employment levels, the Municipality of Tirana to discuss issues In Minneapolis, the delegation had the op- securing financing as needed, and finding that affect relations between businesses and portunity to visit some of the region’s most qualified staff. In addition, the survey asked the city administration, in particular the Tax innovative Fortune 500 companies, including business leaders about their expectations Directorate. The event was attended by the stops at the 3M Innovation Center, St. Jude and forecast for 2016. The value of the Am- Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Tirana Mr. Medical, Ecolab Innovation Center., and Cham Business Index for 2015 is 37.94 (on a Arbjan Mazniku, the Head of the Economic De- Cargill. In addition, the Minnesota Trade Of- scale of 1-100) and was expected to improve velopment Directorate Mr. Enkelejd Musabel- fice organized a business forum on the topic to 40.61 for 2016. The index was published for liu, and the Head of the Local Taxes and Tar- of Doing Business in Europe, which drew the 4th year in a row and remains a valuable iffs Directorate of the Municipality of Tirana, several major companies from the region. tool for measuring the perception of mem- Mr. Arli Naska. AmCham used this meeting to ber businesses and for helping the American build a bridge of ongoing cooperation with th Chamber to identify key focus areas and to the Municipality and to initiate a dialogue that May 19 , 2016 prioritize its efforts as it works together with will address issues raised by its members. Permanent Group Meeting of IPR Committee other business organization, the government, and international organizations to improve The IPR Committee met to discuss the Draft th th the business climate in Albania. May 8 -13 National Intellectual Property Strategy 2016- AmCham Directors from Europe in Wash- 2020, to bring the Chamber’s comments on ington and Minneapolis this strategy and the Business Forum focused Executives from 29 AmCham offices in Europe Year Book 2017 22 AmCham Calendar of Events 2016 June 7th, 2016 June 29th, 2016 foreign investors interested in Albania, eco- Seminar on “Sales Opportunities in Times 4th of July Celebration – 240th Anniversary nomic development policy, and transparency of change” of the Independence Day of the U.S.A. in the application of laws and regulations. The American Chamber of Commerce orga- The American Chamber of Commerce cel- nized a seminar on “Sales Opportunities in ebrated the 240th Anniversary of the Inde- September 2016 Times of change”, offering to its members pendence Day of America with a classic Amer- Regional meeting of AmCham directors a training that was delivered from an inter- ican-style picnic and barbecue, a diverse AmCham directors from the region meet nationally known motivational speaker and group of guests, and a joyous atmosphere. at least once a year to hear about and learn trainer, Mr. Mike Moore. AmCham members Members of AmCham, representatives of the from the work of the sister organizations. This interest was high and representatives from American community in Tirana, and other year’s meeting was hosted by AmCham Mon- sales departments of member companies fol- friends of AmCham came to celebrate with tenegro and was attended by Marko Miročević lowed Moore’s lecture with interest. The main friends and family. AmCham President Mark (AmCham Montenegro), Michelle Osmanlli issues of this motivational training included Crawford and the U.S. Embassy Economic Of- (AmCham Macedonia), Lorenc Gjoni (AmCham how a successful sales process can be imple- ficer Don Brown greeted all guests on behalf Albania), Vera Nikolić Dimić (AmCham Serbia), mented and what are the key elements in a of AmCham and the U.S. Embassy in Albania, and Violeta Cibukcic (AmCham Bosnia). The sales process. The organizational skills and respectively. The ceremonial part of the event directors from the region had networking self-confidence that a sales employee should concluded with the cutting of the “birthday” meetings with the U.S. Ambassador to Monte- have to be successful in a sales process and cake by Ambassador Lu, DCM David Muniz, negro, Ms. Margaret Uyehara, and other rep- several other elements were explained in Economic Office Don Brown and the Board of resentatives of the U.S. Embassy, as well as detail by Mr. Moore who also instructed the AmCham. The party continued in the usual with AmCham Montenegro board members. participants on techniques they can use for manner, with music, food and drinks, and an They also visited member companies Luštica success in what they do. enjoyable time catching up with old friends Bay, Porto Montenegro, and Hard Rock Café. and making new ones. The celebration culmi- The main discussion revolved around coop- nated in a spectacular firework show which th eration between AmCham organizations in June 14 , 2016 was appreciated by the audience. Business Forum with experts of the all these countries, and the types of projects Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth that would make sense to handle together at a regional level or in parallel in each country. AmCham Albania, in collaboration with Boga July 2016 The results of such efforts should provide for & Associates organized today a Business Fo- CEO Forum Lunch with U.S. Ambassador better data to contrast and compare policy rum focusing on “The new Labor Code, the Donald Lu recommendations and support AmCham po- changes and their impact”. The purpose of Several members of the CEO Forum met over sitions with concrete information from similar this meeting was to inform the members of lunch with the U.S. Ambassador to Albania, initiatives applied in neighboring countries. AmCham on the amendments to the Labor Mr. Donald Lu. This meeting was part of a Code and how they are going to be reflected series of lunches that different groups of the in the everyday work of businesses. The Min- CEO Forum have held with the ambassador, October 11th, 2016 istry of Social Welfare and Youth was repre- allowing them to get to know Ambassador Lu The IPR Committee met with Mr. Donald E. sented by Mr. Erion Manohasa, Director of and to inform him of the specific challenges Townsend, Regional Intellectual Property Inspections, Labor Relations, and Social Dia- of doing business in Albania in their industry. Rights Attaché covering Balkan countries logue. He explained the reasoning behind sev- The meeting also focused on Judicial Reform The permanent group of the IPR Committee eral of the changes to the Labor Code and the and its continued implementation. Mr. Lu of AmCham met with Mr. Donald E. Townsend, government’s expectations related to these presented members with the work and ef- Jr., Regional Intellectual Property Rights At- changes. Ms. Jonida Skëndo, partner at Boga forts of the U.S. Embassy towards its imple- taché of the U.S. Commercial Service/U.S. & Associates, highlighted the key changes of mentation. Unanimously, the participating Patent and Trademark Office. The committee the Code and what they mean for businesses, CEOs thanked Mr. Lu for his hard work and his chair, Mrs. Renata Leka, and other members and explained the provisions that facilitate personal investment in this reform, as well as of this committee presented to Mr. Townsend the employment of foreigners in Albania. the positive impact that this reform will have the problems and issues that businesses from in the future for Albania. Other topics of dis- various economic sectors face because of the cussion included investment climate issues lack of protection for intellectual and indus- that concern not only local business, but also trial property rights. They also had an oppor- Year Book 2017 24 AmCham Calendar of Events 2016 tunity to explain the laws related to IPR and law and its application, integrating busi- AmCham Albania organized a meeting with the institutions that protect these rights. Oth- ness requests with expert analysis. representatives of businesses in Korca. Pres- er ideas discussed during the meeting related ent at this meeting were members of Am- to creating awareness by including informa- Cham from Korca and directors form local nd tion about Intellectual Property in the school November 2 , 2016 Tax and Customs Directorates. The meeting curricula, starting with elementary school, Business Forum in Shkodra with the Tax focused on the dialogue between businesses and the need for specific training of judges and Customs Directorates and the administration and what the govern- who cover IP related cases in the courts. AmCham Albania organized a round table ment is planning to help business develop- with its members, business representatives, ment in this region. During this meeting, busi- th th in Shkodër, and with the heads of the Re- ness representatives discussed issues that October 12 -16 , 2016 gional Tax Directorate, Mr. Hysen Hysaj, and they face in their business operations, related Best Practices Conference in Slovenia the Regional Customs Directorate, Mr. Heli- to VAT refunds, tax audits, application of ref- American Chambers of Commerce in Europe don Bele. The focus of the meeting was the erence prices, and other concerns. After this met in Ljubljana for their annual conference interaction of local businesses with these key forum, the staff of AmCham, including execu- aimed at exchanging experiences and best directorates and the continued development tive director Lorenc Gjoni, visited the factory practices between chambers. The four-day of constructive dialogue between them. This of Morava Honey, where they had the oppor- Meeting “Best Practices Conference 2016” meeting gave the opportunity for an open tunity to see the company’s investment in included (1) comparative reports on member- dialogue between participating businesses modern equipment and facilities to support ship across Europe; (2) sessions for sharing and the Tax and Customs Directorates. Am- their expansion in the domestic market. best practices that affect the overall devel- Cham Members spoke about technical and procedural issues that businesses have faced opment of the organization like financial em- November 11th, 2016 powerment, membership increase, activities in their activity and about ways these can be that serve more to the members and various resolved within the respective directorates or Meeting of the Permanent Group of the lobbying and advocacy; and (3) the Creative in cooperation with the General Directorate Tax & Legal Committee Network Award. The conference served well of Taxes and the General Directorate of Cus- The Tax & Legal Committee met to introduce the dual purpose of strengthening each Am- toms. the new Head of Committee, Ms. Alketa Uruçi Cham by learning from each other, and im- and to discuss proposals and ideas for the work proving cooperation with each other. plan of this committee for the upcoming year. November 8th, 2016 American Election Night th November 21st, 2016 October 18 , 2016 The American Chamber of Commerce in Al- Business Forum with Boga & Associates on bania organized for the third time “Election Meeting of the Permanent Group of CSR Committee Changes to the Law on Tax Procedures Night” during the evening of November 8th. AmCham Albania organized a Business All guests at this festive and informative eve- The CSR Committee met to introduce the new Forum in collaboration with Boga & Asso- ning had the opportunity to follow live cov- Head of Committee, Ms. Sonila Beqari and to ciates, a member of AmCham who offers erage of the election process in the United discuss proposals and ideas for the work plan legal, tax and accounting services. The States of America. Participants included of this committee for the upcoming year. meeting focused on the new Law on Tax members of AmCham, representatives of Procedures, the changes it introduces and Albania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, repre- December 1st-2nd, 2016 their expected effects on businesses activi- sentatives of the U.S. Embassy and other ty. Mrs. Alketa Uruçi, representative of Boga diplomatic missions in the country, leaders of Regional Conference on Better Regula- tions and Competitiveness & Associates and Member of the Board of international organizations and civil society, AmCham Albania, explained in detail to all and other guests from the American commu- A conference on Better Regulations and Com- participants in this forum the nature of the nity in Albania. petitiveness was held in Belgrade, organized changes contained in the draft-law and how by ReSPA (Regional School for Public Admin- most provisions affect taxpayers. AmCham istration, a project financed by the EU and th Albania and the Tax and Legal Committee November 10 , 2016 member states), and also supported by US- have worked over the years to present clear Business Forum in Korça with representa- AID’s REG Project (Regional Economic Growth and reasoned requests for improving this tives from Tax and Customs Directorates Project). The studies and reports presented at the conference highlighted the benefits of Year Book 2017 25 AmCham Calendar of Events 2016 RIA (Regulatory Impact Assessment) in sup- trating the application of key principles, giv- Taxes and Tariffs for 2017. Mrs. Alketa Uruçi, porting economic development and avoiding ing participating judges the opportunity to Head of the Tax and Legal Committee, spoke counterproductive regulations whose ben- learn about the decisions of their colleagues about concerns raised by AmCham members efits do not justify the burden they impose on from the region and the reasoning behind the regarding municipality taxes, tariffs, and business. AmCham Albania’s Executive Direc- rulings. During the training, judges shared procedures. A key request by AmCham is for tor, Lorenc Gjoni, participated in a panel with their experiences in the area of copyright transparency by the municipality administra- other AmCham directors to share the experi- and intellectual property protection and dis- tion on funds collected from each tariff and ences of their network in this very relevant cussed how the new law could improve anti- how those funds are used. Speaking on behalf area. piracy efforts and strengthen protection of IP of the municipality, Director for Economic rights in Albania. Development Enkelejd Musabelliu listed sev- eral business procedures and applications December 1st, 2016 th that would be simplified to require less time Meeting of the Permanent Group of the HR December 15 , 2016 and effort and explained that there would be Committee End of the Year Gala Event no new taxes or tax increases in 2017. In ad- The HR Committee met to introduce the new The American Chamber of Commerce cel- dition, he confirmed that some of the issues Head of Committee, Ms. Edlira Jaupaj and its ebrated with its members the End of the Year, reported by AmCham earlier in the year, for other members. They discussed proposals closing another year of work and efforts to example the application of the Temporary Tax and ideas for the work plan of this committee contribute to sustainable development and for Education Infrastructure to every second- for the upcoming year. to improving the business climate. Repre- ary tax id number (NIPT) registered by a busi- senting the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Deputy ness, were addressed with changes at the end of the year and would be in effect at the start December 2nd, 2016 Chief of Mission David Muniz appreciated the close cooperation between the Chamber of the new year. Meeting of the Permanent Group of the and the Embassy and the commitment of WoBAC Committee AmCham and its members to the implemen- The WoBAC Committee met to introduce the tation of judicial reform. AmCham President new Head of Committee, Ms. Mirela Arqiman- Mark Crawford thanked the guests for their driti and its other members. They discussed participation and support of the Chamber’s proposals and ideas for the work plan of this activities in 2016 and asked for their contin- committee for the upcoming year. ued engagement with AmCham. The AmCham director thanked the sponsors of this event, Renova December 6th, 2016 , NOA, and Simmons Edeco, with special thanks for Renova as a Platinum spon- Meeting of the Permanent Group of the IPR sor, and guests continued to enjoy the festive Committee evening with good food and wine, music and The IPR Committee met to introduce the Head dancing, good fellowship, and cordial wishes of Committee, Ms. Renata Leka and its other for good health and prosperity in the year to members. They discussed proposals and come. ideas for the work plan of this committee for the upcoming year. December 21st, 2016 Business Forum on Local Taxes December 7th, 2016 AmCham Albania organized a Business Forum Judges Training on the new Law on Copy- with the Municipality of Tirana and PLGP (the right Planning and Local Governance Project, fund- AmCham in collaboration with Microsoft or- ed by USAID) focused on the new Law on Local ganized a training for judges from multiple Taxes and the tax rates for 2017. During this courts on the new Law on Copyright. Speak- meeting, Ms. Silvana Meko from TetraTech, ers from Slovenia and Georgia presented the the company implementing PLGP, presented framework and legal principles embodied in the changes expected in the Law on Local the new law, followed by case studies illus- Year Book 2017 26 Aluflor reference projects in Albania Mercedes-Benz Showroom Omega Pharma Project The newest ‘house’ of Mercedes-Benz in Albania is breaking a Omega Pharma project is one of the most unique architec- lot of records, becoming the new standart biggest Mercedes ture projects in the region. The exclusive German materials - Benz showroom. The high German quality facade products in combination with the highest quality will bring new used for this project, belong to a brandnew technology of standarts in Albanian construction. architectural facades. Rinas Hotel Top-Channel Media Offices Rinas Hotel, is a building which has brought a lot of innova- Top Media Headquarters, is a project that identifies the tions and high standards for the Country. Except the impres- transformation abilities of the exterior facade Corporations sive facade of the project, the architecture includes German image and the very careful selection of the materials. For this products with high standards of energy saving, acoustic project were used exclusive German materials specially isolation, comfort and a lot of other comforts. designed for the image of Top Media Year Book 2017 28 Year Book 2017 29 Highlights AmCham Lobbying Lobbying on behalf of our members recommendations based on member working towards greater transparency and for a good business climate needs expressed both this year and and simpler procedures. remains one of the main pillars of in previous ones, and many of those AmCham activity. The experience of recommendations became part of the Another important discussion during 16 years, the best expertise offered by new law. 2016 was a draft law that would force top professionals, the steady hand of businesses to become members of the Board on policy and direction, and A good working relationship with the the public chambers of commerce the diligent work of the members of the Investment Council allowed AmCham and industry. AmCham would like Tax and Legal Committee have earned to express member concerns and all businesses to have the choice respect for AmCham and strengthened discuss issues in a high-level forum, of joining organizations that serve its voice in the public arena. contributing to a clearer view of them. This was the motivation for business needs in the relationship with opposing this new obligation wherever AmCham lobbying policy is guided WKH SXEOLF DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ 0HHWLQJV possible. By joining with many other by the ideas and opinions of member of the Tax and Legal Committee with organizations that represent a wide businesses. One important channel for the secretariat of the Council have variety of businesses, we worked hard expressing those ideas and opinions EHHQ PXWXDOO\ EHQH¿FLDO DQG KDYH to defend the rights of our members is the AmCham Business Index, which contributed to better quality reports and and other businesses. ZLOO EH SXEOLVKHG IRU WKH ¿IWK \HDU LQ recommendations from the council. a row. The report of this business Last but not least, AmCham also index shows how our members see To improve the environment for doing worked for better protection of and evaluate the conditions of doing business, the American Chamber has LQWHOOHFWXDO SURSHUW\ ULJKWV 7KH ,35 business in the country and allows maintained working connections with Committee continued to contribute AmCham lobbying activities to focus any public institution that affects that to the new Copyright Law until it was on the most important issues. environment. Local governments play approved, and then proceeded to work and important role in this, and the on the associated regulations required In 2016, AmCham contributed recom- 0XQLFLSDOLW\ RI 7LUDQD HYHQ PRUH VR by the law and on the institutions that mendations for changes to the Law due to its size and central location. The will be applying these laws. RQ 7D[ 3URFHGXUHV DV DQ HVVHQWLDO planning, rationale, and application law affecting every business. The Tax of local taxes have been the focus and Legal Committee prepared the of several activities of the chamber, Year Book 2017 32 AmCham Committees CEO Forum Tax and Legal Committee Human Resources Committee Chaired by Mark Crawford, Aksioner Chaired by Alketa Uruçi, Boga & Associates Chaired by Edlira Jaupaj, ABCom International Securities Brokerage Previous Artan Bozo, Bozo Law Previous Dritan Mezini, DM Consulting AmCham committees are volunteer groups The Tax and Legal Committee guides the The HR Committee has continued to focus that carry out a lot of the work of the American lobbying activities of the American Chamber, its attention and lobbying activity on the Chamber, which they continued doing in 2016, putting together expert opinions on the changes to the Labor Code assisting members dealing with all issues presented by members fiscal package and changes to the Law on Tax with their expertise and organizing a business or arising from the environment in which they Procedures, guiding the discussions on local forum regarding the regulations stemming do business. government taxes, and presenting member from the new Labor Code. comments and expectations in meetings with leaders of the municipality of Tirana. CEOs of the largest companies have been a Over the past year, this committee has part of the meetings organized by AmCham in examined issues of interest to AmCham 2016. They have shared their thoughts on the Several times during the year, this members, organizing business forums main economic issues in the country in visits committee has held high level meetings with where the best experts on labor law, from to the residence of H.E. U.S. Ambassador representatives of the tax administration, the the Ministry of Social Welfare and from Donald Lu, in working lunches with the Ministry of Finance, and the Prime Minister’s private practice, have shared knowledge ambassador and with ministers, and in many office to advocate on behalf of companies and information on the new Labor Code, on other activities of the chamber. in the oil sector and seek resolution to changes to social security, on vocational issues stemming from an act related to VAT education, and on the functioning of the Relationships with government institutions, application to services in this sector. labor market. the business climate, the process of drafting and approving laws, and judicial reform were The Tax and Legal Committee has also Another important business forum focused some of the topics that the CEO Forum has contributed several times to the work of the on questions and concerns by many members discussed with the American ambassador Investment Council, presenting information about labor inspections and hosted the Head and other high level officials. on the problems studied and discussed by of the Labor Inspectorate, Mr. Dritan Ylli, who the council, and offering ideas on ways to talked about the work of the labor inspector, solve those problems. Administrative dispute the high professional standards established resolution was an important topic in this to help businesses ensure compliance and cooperation. The committee continued to proper treatment of employees, and what advocate on behalf of all members in their businesses must know about their rights and relationship with tax, customs, labor, and obligations to ensure an effective interaction other administrative institutions. with inspectors. Year Book 2017 34 Intellectual Property Rights Women Active in Business Corporate Social Responsibility Committee Committee Committee Chaired by Renata Leka Boga & Associates Chaired by Mirela Arqimandriti, Gender Chaired by Sonila Beqari, American Bank The IPR Committee dealt with a topic of very Alliance Development Center, of Investments (ABI), wide interest in the new Copyright Law, an Previous Lutjana Konomi, Tirana Bank Previous Genc Likoskëndaj, CCS important law for all businesses who have Networking and working meetings have The CSR committee focused on helping had to work in an environment of high piracy been the primary focus of this committee businesses to identify and join projects and lack of protection of intellectual property in 2016. The fundamental objective of this of organizations that work intensively rights. committee is to engage women in public life. in corporate social responsibility. With The activities serving this objective started better networking and wider cooperation, with roundtables discussing how each of businesses have an opportunity to learn from Members of this committee used their the women can encourage the growth and each other and find best practices that apply knowledge and experience to study the draft development of women who work in the to the entire organization, rather than to a of the law in detail and were active in lobbying organizations they lead. small leadership group or special purpose with the Ministry of Culture while the law was department. drafted and then with the parliamentary Other activities included training for commissions where the law was discussed, improving English language skills, networking The best partners for businesses looking to always presenting the opinions and to exchange experiences in leadership, and intensify their CSR activities are often non- recommendations of AmCham members with orientation training on how to start and profits dedicated to helping people in various clarity and supporting arguments. run a business, including the essentials ways. One important partner who joined of complying with the general legal and this committee in 2016 was the Food Bank, regulatory requirements for every business. whose representatives explained how their The “Stakeholders Subcommittee” of this work goes beyond simple food donations, to committee examined the newly approved concerted efforts to reduce food waste and to The networking of this committee has also National Strategy for Intellectual Property direct surplus where it is most needed. 2016-2020, preparing for engagement in the encouraged wider participation of women in application of this strategy in the preparation business, and in the public and political life of of new laws, the approval of regulations the country, by asking and helping AmCham The committee decided to work with this and required by current legislation, and the members to participate in conferences and other organizations and find ways for a wider application of the laws and regulations in the high level meetings where their input and participation from employees of all AmCham daily activity of the responsible institutions. commitment would prove valuable. members. Inviting all members to the “Run for Improving the protection of intellectual and the Children,” benefitting children diagnosed industrial property rights remains a topic with cancer and being treated at the Pediatric of crucial importance and will continue Hospital in Tirana, was a good application to require a coordinated effort between of this idea. Employees from many AmCham business and all branches of government. members answered the call and participated in this challenge. Year Book 2017 35 Annual Activities Year Book 2017 37 General Assembly Meeting The American Chamber of Commerce held the General Assembly, reviewing the activity of the previous year and voting to elect the Board of Directors. The participating members elected the Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and seven Board members. All AmCham members were invited to participate in this election, and 15 candidates came forth to compete. Most of the candidates are citizens of the United States or represent U.S companies. U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu and the Minister of Economic Development Milva Ekonomi also participated in the event, presenting their greetings for AmCham members and sharing their thoughts on the business climate and on the latest economic developments in the country. During the meeting, was presented the Year Book, an overview of the American Chamber and all the elements that make up the organization.The meeting was attended by a high number of members who not only participated in the voting process, but also completed the annual survey to help direct the activities of the Chamber with their responses and comments. AmCham celebrates U.S. Independence Day The American Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 240th Anniversary of the Independence Day of America with a classic American-style picnic and barbecue, a diverse group of guests, and a joyous atmosphere at the Wilson School. Members of AmCham, representatives of the American community in Tirana, and other friends of AmCham came to celebrate with friends and family. AmCham President Mark Crawford and the U.S. Embassy Economic Officer Don Brown greeted all guests on behalf of AmCham and the U.S. Embassy in Albania. The American communities around the world celebrate Independence Day with joy and fellowship wherever they are, and the celebration organized by AmCham in this important day of American history is intended to bring a piece of home closer to them. The ceremonial part of the event concluded with the cutting of the “birthday” cake by Ambassador Donald Lu, DCM David Muniz, Economic Officer Don Brown and the Board of AmCham. The party continued in the usual manner, with music, food and drinks, and an enjoyable time catching up with old friends and making new ones, and concluded with a spectacular display of fireworks. Year Book 2017 38 Election Night The American Chamber of Commerce in Albania organized its third American Election Night event, inviting members and the American community in Tirana to meet and follow the live television coverage of the electoral process in the United States on large screens installed at the event. The AmCham-organized evening event focused on the U.S. electoral process and offered an opportunity for participants to hear comments and remarks from U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu, Deputy Foreign Minister Odeta Barbullushi, and AmCham Albania President Mark Crawford.In his remarks for the AmCham guests, Ambassador Lu spoke about his own experience as a first-time voter and what it was like to exercise a fundamental right in a democracy. Albanians must translate the American democratic values into their context and use here what they see in the United States – especiallyin the upcoming 2017 general elections in Albania. The evening was conceived as a networking event for members of the civil society, business community and senior representatives of diplomacy, government and politics. It offered an opportunity for all to follow the U.S. presidential elections coverage by U.S. news networks and chat about their expectations. AmCham Christmas Party The American Chamber of Commerce celebrated with grandeur the end of the year, with 150 guests, including members of the Chamber, members of the Board, and guests from the U.S. Embassy: Deputy Chief of Mission David Muniz, Political Officer Peter D’Amico, and Economic Officer Jeffrey Bowan. Mr. Muniz greeted the members of AmCham, wishing everyone a Happy New Year, and expressed his appreciation for AmCham’s work in 2016. He underlined the importance of the judicial reform for economic development and the business climate, and encouraged business leaders to continue supporting this reform to its completion. AmCham’s President Mr. Mark Crawford thanked the members for their engagement with AmCham throughout the year and their participation in the various lobbying and networking activities of the Chamber. He also encouraged them to continue to share ideas and to participate in the following year, wishing all guest joy and prosperity in the year to come. The evening was accompanied by great performances from violoncellist Iljard Shaba andsinger Erik Lloshi, as well as by a raffle in which guests could win wonderful prizes offered by AmCham members specifically for this festive evening. Year Book 2017 39 Leading distributor of raw materials, chemicals, and additives for the building materials industry in Albania and Kosovo Providing top quality products, customer service, and technical support FRQQHFWLQJLQGXVWULHV AmCham Publications The Advantage Magazine “The Advantage” is a periodical of the Am- channel of information on the activities of Cham Albania, published every three months. the American Chamber and its committees. The magazine is distributed to all members, An important rubric is titled Member News civil society organizations, government in- and highlights key information presented by stitutions, international organizations, and members for other members and the wider diplomatic missions in the country. The mag- audience of the magazine. This information azine is conceived as an informative guide exchange serves the development of better about the activities of the American Chamber networking between AmCham members. The and its members, who can use the special magazine also dedicates space to articles by sections set aside for them to announce news experts who work with AmCham Albania to about their activities, their latest business de- present detailed analyses of changes in fiscal velopments, and other information the wish legislation or tax regulations. to share with their peers. “The Advantage” Magazine has a rich history of 11 years in publication, offering a useful Year Book TThe Year Book is the most prestigious pub- The Year Book is presented in the meeting of llicationsic of the American Chamber of Com- the General Assembly of the AmCham Alba- mmerce in Albania, published for the third year nia. It contains the activities conducted by iinn a new format that provides well-deserved the Chamber throughout the year, serves to spspace for AmCham members and activities. remind members of every aspect of the work TThrough the Year Book, AmCham is presented of the Chamber, and introduces the mem- to the entire business community, to govern- bers to a wide audience inside and outside mment institutions, and to international orga- the country. A year of activities includes the nnizations, highlighting for the public the most regular annual meetings and events, specific iimportantm elements of the organization. As events for a particular purpose, and official oone of AmCham Albania’s most serious pub- meetings of AmCham leaders, which all serve llications,ic the Year Book contains economic to develop the network and lobby for the in- ddata and information, along with contact terests of member businesses. iinformationn for government institutions and ddiplomatic missions in Albania. Year Book 2017 42 AmCham on the Web The website of the American Chamber, www. cussions and comments, which the Chamber amcham.com.al, has a new look that builds has communicated to the respective work- upon intensive work to embody its informa- ing teams created for those draft-laws. The tion into a contemporary design. The pages website also offers useful information about of this site reflect the essential information joining the American Chamber, lists contact about the activities of the American Cham- information for all members, explains the ber and its structure. Members and all other role and purpose of its committees, and in- visitors can obtain up to date information on troduces the staff and the Board of Directors draft laws being discussed, on meetings of of the Chamber. interest groups with government representa- tives, on organized events and their presenta- tion in the media, and download all publica- tion in electronic format. Drafts of important laws have been distribut- ed through this page to all members, for dis- AmCham Business Index The AmCham Business Index is an annual 2015, indicating the respondent’s concerns publication built upon a survey that collects about several components of the business the thoughts and opinions of the members climate, but respondents hoped for im- of the American Chamber regarding key eco- provement in 2016. Besides the numerical nomic indicators. The Business Index displays data, increasing in utility each year as more a clear view of the challenges that business comparisons with previous years become faces, starting from the most important com- possible,the report contains comments by ponents of the business climate, like infor- AmCham members, who ask very clearly mality and corruption, and continuing with for deliberate policy making, transparent government policies that impact business and unambiguous laws, and commitment to activities and business relations with insti- impartial application of all laws and regula- tutions like the Tax Authority and Customs. tions. Judging from their experience in 2015, The findings of these report are not quickly AmCham members ranked as their top three forgotten by the American Chamber. On the concerns the overall tax burden, unfair com- contrary, they are among the most important petition, and government bureaucracy. The indicators draw up its plan of activities and to level of the informal economy remained an guide its lobbying efforts. important concern despite improvement in that survey. The results of the survey for 2016 will be published at the same time as this Year In its fourth edition, the Business Index Book and will guide AmCham efforts during showed a noticeable drop of 4.8 points for 2017. Year Book 2017 43 Finances Financial Report 2016 The American Chamber of Commerce in pay a fee (paid up activities). This year, in 2014. The expenses in the Services cat- Albania (AmCham) is a private business there was strong growth in membership egory include those for business forums, organization, serving its members and revenue, with an increase of almost 12%. conferences, networking and social the business community in Albania. The Compared to 2015, there was a drop in events, and the activities of AmCham Chamber’s income consists of member- total sponsorship of major events, even committees. As the data on the finan- ship fees, services offered to members, after adjusting for the effect of a special cial tables show, these costs have re- and sponsorship from other local or in- event in 2015 (a Welcome and Farewell mained relatively stable, with decreases ternational organizations, as approved reception for ambassadors, obviously in the costs of social events to reflect the by the Board. In accordance with its by- not repeated every year). As a result, above-mentioned decrease in sponsor- laws, AmCham does not accept funds membership fees made up 68% of the ship for such events. from the government of any country or total revenues, a significant change from from political organizations. a normal level around 55%. After ac- The publications category reflects the counting for the effect of the exchange expenses of preparing and printing “The The Chamber’s expenses include ad- rate (sponsorship revenue is usually de- Advantage” magazine, three issues of ministrative costs incurred in regular nominated in euro, which has dropped which were printed in 2016, at a cost al- operations, the costs of organizing and in 2016) and for the effect of the special most 12% lower than the previous year. conducting activities such as working event in 2015, total revenue is nearly the same in the last two years. breakfasts and luncheons, business fo- The closing position at the end of the rums, networking events, job fairs and year shows that AmCham continues to so on, as well as the costs for producing Publications and Projects are other successfully maintain a stable financial its publications. potential sources of revenue for Am- position and reflects the careful man- Cham. During 2015, the magazine con- agement of resources by the staff of Am- AmCham staff prepare a financial report tained only complimentary advertising Cham Albania on behalf of our members. after the closing of each month and the from sponsors of the major networking most recent report is presented to and events. AmCham continually evaluates approved by the AmCham Board in every opportunities for participating in proj- meeting of the Board. AmCham presents ects that would be of interest to mem- its accounts on a cash basis. bers and provide financing for special events or services, but did not partici- pate in any projects in 2016. AmCham works to maintain a stable fi- nancial situation by keeping expenses lower than income and trying to close Regarding expenses, AmCham is com- the year in a financial position that is mitted to administer with accountability comparable to the previous year. The and responsibility the funds with which next page shows the Report of Income it is entrusted by members. The financial and Expenses for the last three years data show that AmCham spent 96% of (2014-2016). the revenuethat came in during the year. General administration costs were man- aged well and showed a 2.8% decrease AmCham revenuefor 2016 comes from from the previous year. As a ratio, these the annual membership fees and from costs comprised 28.5% of the total ex- members sponsoring major events. The penses, up from 26.5% the previous year, services category also includes the in- and about the same as the 28.7% value come from activities for which attendees Year Book 2017 46 Report of Income, Expenses, and Accounts as of December 31st, 2016 All figures are in Albanian Lek (ALL) Year 2014 2015 2016 Opening Balance 15,412,085 15,272,067 16,229,538 Income 24,927,666 25,139,075 22,740,668 Membership 14,059,196 13,834,540 15,477,733 Services 10,546,916 11,266,541 7,020,005 Publications 151,200 – – Projects 111,364 – – Investments 58,990 37,993 25,789 From non-main activity – – – Other – – 217,140 VAT––– Expenses 25,140,295 24,146,202 21,833,958 Capital Expenditures 129,053 190,364 264,453 Personnel 8,842,886 10,676,947 8,924,322 Administration 8,118,165 6,393,858 6,214,730 Services 6,703,008 6,017,293 5,368,478 Publications 1,089,982 839,227 740,610 Projects 114,561 – – Other – – 217,140 VAT 142,641 28,513 104,225 FOREX Effect (72,611) (35,402) (63,975) Investments 5,973,314 5,956,695 5,943,303 Deposit Account in ALL 3,297,317 3,333,591 3,358,801 Deposit Account in EUR 2,675,997 2,623,104 2,584,502 Deposit Account in USD – – – Cash in Bank 9,298,754 10,272,843 11,128,970 Checking Account in ALL 6,452,550 7,194,686 6,796,550 Checking Account in EUR 2,477,343 1,309,362 3,130,208 Checking Account in USD 368,860 1,768,796 1,202,212 Cash in Hand – – – Closing Balance 15,272,067 16,229,538 17,072,273 Year Book 2017 47 Sponsorship The American Chamber of Commerce thanks all sponsors and supporters of its activities during 2016 and hopes that the advertising received through AmCham sponsorships affected the companies that tried to promote their business in Albania. As it has been the case in previous years, also in 2016, members of the American Chamber of Commerce have expressed their interest in promoting their businesses in Albania through sponsoring the various AmCham organized activities. American Chamber of Commerce provides a very good marketing tool for the promotion of the name of the companies that sponsor the activities. The 4th of July Celebration on the occasion of the American Independence Day, the American Election Night, an event focused on the U.S. presidential elections, the General Assembly Meeting and the End of the Year Party have been some of the main activities made possible with the generous support of some AmCham’s members companies. As every year, another great tradition at AmCham is the support of some its member companies with their products at different events where we can mention the American Independence Day celebration and the End of Year Party. AmCham Sponsors of activities and publications Ranked by contribution: American Bank of Investments Victoria Investment Group S.T.A. American Independence Day Celebrations American Election Night American Election Night General Assembly Meeting Alumil Albania ABCom SIGAL Uniqa Group Austria General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting American Independence Day Celebrations ANTEA Cement Bilanc American Election Night American Independence Day Celebrations General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting Artinel sh.p.k Boga & Associates Renova American Election Night General Assembly Meeting End of Year Party Bërdica Cement Dajti Ekspres NOASh.a. American Election Night American Election Night End of Year Party Hygeia Hospital Tirana Dimapak Simmons Edeco Limited General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting Nov Hotel Grant Thornton S2 Albania American Independence Day Celebrations General Assembly Meeting General Assembly Meeting TCN ICTS Albania Financial Union Tirana/ Western Union American Independence Day Celebrations American Election Night General Assembly Meeting American Election Night CCS P.V.N. Colosseo General Assembly Meeting American Election Night American Hospital General Assembly Meeting HGH Engineering RejsiFarma General Assembly Meeting American Election Night BirraKorça General Assembly Meeting TUV Austria Albania Xhovani-4 Microsoft Albania General Assembly Meeting American Election Night American Independence Day Celebrations Coffee Club Albania American Election Night Year Book 2017 48 AmCham Sponsors in Kind B & B Food Service Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria Woodrow Wilson School American Independence Day Celebrations American Independence Day Celebrations American Independence Day Celebrations End of year Party Birra Korça ZICO American Independence Day Celebrations Uji FAB American Independence Day Celebrations End of year Party End of Year Party Kantina e Pijeve Gjergj Kastrioti Skëndërbeu American Independence Day Celebrations Year Book 2017 49 Important Informations and Addresses Government of the Republic of Albania Albanian Parliament Ministry of Environment Ministri of Interior Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, nr.4, Tirana, Albania Bulevardi Zhan D’Ark, Nr. 23, ish ATSH, Tiranë, Sheshi Skenderbej, nr.3, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 228333; 42 227673 Shqipër Phone: 0800 90 90 Web: www.parlament.al Phone: +355 4 222 4537 Web: www.punetebrendshme.gov.al Web: www.mjedisi.gov.al Council of Ministers of the Republic Ministry of European Integration of Albania Ministry of Finance Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, sheshi Nene Tereza, Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana, Albania Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, nr.3, Tirana, Albania nr.1010, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 277444 Phone: +355 4 223 0803 Phone: +355 (0)4 2228623; 08000809 Web: www.kryeministria.al Web: www.financa.gov.al Web: www.integrimi.gov.al Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Devel- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Transports and Infra- opment and Water Resources Blvd. Zhan d’Ark, nr.6, Tirana, Albania structure Sheshi Skenderbej, nr.2, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 364090 Sheshi Skenderbej, nr.5, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 226551 Web: www.punetejashtme.gov.al Phone: +355 42 225 196 Web: www.bujqesia.gov.al Web: www.transporti.gov.al Ministry of Health Ministry of Urban Development Blvd. Bajram Curri, nr.1, Tirana, Albania Ministry of Innovation and Public Rr. AbdiToptani, nr.1, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 376178 Administration Phone: +355 42 257026 Web: www.shendetesia.gov.al Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, prane KM, Tirana, Web: www.zhvillimiurban.gov.al Albania Ministry of Culture Phone: +355 42 277355 Web: www.inovacioni.gov.al Ministry of Defense Rr. Aleksander Moisiu, ish-Kinostudio Rr. e Dibres, Kutia Postare 2423, Tirana, Albania “Shqiperia e Re”, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4226601; 42226602; 42 224974 Phone: +355 42 271324; 42 222508 Ministry of Energy and Industry Web: www.mbrojtja.gov.al Web: www.kultura.gov.al Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, 1001, Tirana, Albania Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Justice Phone: +355 4 22222 45 Web: www.energjia.gov.al Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneur- Blvd. Zogu i Pare, Tirana, Albania ship Phone: +355 42 259389; +355 42 259390; Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, nr.2, Tirana, Albania +355 42 259391; +355 42 259392 Ministry of State for Parliament Phone: +355 42 223119 Web: www.drejtesia.gov.al Affairs www.ekonomia.gov.al Web: www.kryeministria.al Ministry of Youth and Social Ministry of Educations and Sports Welfare Ministry of State and Local Rr. e Durresit, nr.23, Tirana, Albania Rr. e Kavajes, 1001, Tirana, Albania Government Phone: +355 4 2230198; +355 4 2222260 Phone: +355 4 450 4950 Blv “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Këshilli i Ministrave, Web: www.arsimi.gov.al Web: www.sociale.gov.al Tiranë, Shqipëri Tel: +355 42 277455 Web: www.ceshtjetvendore.gov.al Year Book 2017 52 U.S. Owned and Affiliated Companies, Operating in Albania ABCOM ALBANIAN AMERICAN AUTO STAR ALBANIA Genti Daci/General Manager DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Musa Kastrati/Administrator Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Complex Martin Mata and Aleksandër Sarapuli/ Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km 7, Kashar Kulla 2, Kati 2 Interim Co Chief Executive Officers Contacts: +355 44 500 333 Tirana, Albania Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Complex Web: www.mercedez-benz.al Phone: +355 4 4501047 Tower 2, Floor 12 Fax: +355 4 4500200 Tirana, Albania AVIS ALBANIA Web: www.abcom.al Phone: +355 42 222408 Rogner Europapark Hotel Fax: +355 42 271952 Bulevardi “Dëshmoret e Kombit” ABRAHAM LINCOLN FOUNDATION Web: www.aadf.org Tirana,Albania OF ALBANIA Phone: +355 42 235011 Aida Repishti/President ALBANIAN PARTNERS ABSORBER Web: www.avis.al Rr. Qemal Stafa, Nr. 184 Bedri Buzi/Administrator Tirana, Albania Rr. Sami Frashëri, Nr. 41, pranë Universitetit AVON COSMETICS ALBANIA Phone: +355 42 230880 Marin Barleti Aleksandra Kasmi/ Director of Sales for Web: www.lincoln.org.al Tirana, Albania Albania/ Administrator Phone: +355 44 251111 Rr. Faik Konica, Pallati OTTO, Hyrja 1, Ap. 5/2 Web: www.albpartners.com AMERICAN BANK OF INVESTMENTS Tirana, Albania Andi Ballta/CEO Phone: +355 42 258663 AMERICAN CHAMBER OF Rr. Kavajës, Nd.27/1, Nj.B.10, K.P.1001 Web: www.avon.com Tirana, Albania COMMERCE IN ALBANIA Phone: +355 4 2258755 Enida Bezhani/ Executive Director BAKERY ADRIATICA Fax: +355 4 2240752 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 11/3 Ilias Katsouris/CEO Web: www.abi.al Tirana, Albania Rr. e Kavajës, Dyqani Cinnabon Phone: +355 42 259779 Tirana, Albania AKSIONER INTERNATIONAL Web: www.amcham.com.al Phone: +355 697077740 SECURITIES BROKERAGE Web: www.cinnabonadriatica.com Mark Crawford/ Chairman AMERICAN HOSPITAL Address: Rr. Qemal Stafa, Pall. 31, Njësia Klodian Allajbeu/CEO BIO-MICROBICS tregtare 2. Nr. 20 Rr. Sabaudin Gabrani, Godina nr. 2 Edmond Caushi/Administrator Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Rr. Luigj Gurakuqi, Pall 15/1, Shk. 6, kati 2, Phone: +355 44 400600 Phone: +355 42 200241 Apt 41 Web: www.aksioner.com Fax: +355 42 357634 Tirana, Albania Web: www.spitaliamerican.com Phone: +355 42 226535 ALBANIAN AMERICAN ENTERPRISE Fax: +355 42 226535 FUND APIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT Martin Mata and Aleksandër Sarapuli/ ALBANIA BGP Products Switzerland GmbH Interim Co Chief Executive Officers Aleksander Prifti/ CEO (Mylan) Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Complex Rr. Perlat Rexhepi, Pall. 12, pranë Hotel Denisa Bixheku/ Business Unit Manager Tower 2, Floor 12 Presidencës Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 6/1 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 222408 Phone: +355 69 87 95 536 Phone: +355 42267120 Fax: +355 42 271952 Web: www.apiawealthmanagement.com Web: www.mylan.com Web: www.aaef.org Year Book 2017 53 U.S. Owned and Affiliated Companies, Operating in Albania BUDGET CAR RENTAL DDB ALBANIA HERTZ ALBANIA Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Rogner Hotel Juela Isaj/CEO Sheshi Skenderbej, Hotel Tirana Europapark, Observator Business Center, Rr.e Dibrës, International Tirana, Albania Kati 13 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 44 505555 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 262511, (0)69 20 58775 Web: www.budget.com Phone: +355 42 419461, 2419462 Web: www.hertzalbania.com Fax: +355 42 419461 CENTURY 21 ALBANIA Web: www.ddb.al G&H PARTNERS Jonian Antoni/CEO Brandt Hoffman/Co- Founder, COO Rr. Donika Kastrioti, Vila 9/1, pranë DELOITTE ALBANIA Rr. Mustafa Matohiti, pallati me birila Ambasadës së Kosovës Maksim Caslli/Country Leader Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Rr. Elbasanit, poshtë Fakultetit Gjeologji- Phone: +355 693321342 Phone: +355 42 250599 Miniera, ngjitur me Lion Park Web: www.ghdesiged.com Fax: +355 42 257829 Tirana, Albania Web: www.century21albania.com Phone: +355 44 517920, 4517990 GLOBAL FAST FOOD ALBANIA Fax: +355 44 517990 Irakli Svanidze/ CEO Web: www.deloitte.com/al COCA-COLA BOTTLING SHQIPËRIA Rezo Saakadze/ CFO Luigi Verardo/General Manager and Administrator EcoUCD USA Albania Rr. Shkelqim Fusha, Godina Albvizion, Kati 2, Njesia Bashkiake nr. 5 Rr. Kombëtare Tiranë-Durrës, km 5, Kashar Gjon Gjoka/Administrator Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Grykë lumi, Tale, Lezhë Phone: +355 (0) 677066166; 697097940 Phone: +355 48 200431/32/33 Phone: +355 673770377 Web: www.kfc.al Fax: +355 48 200430 Web: www.ecoucdusa.com Web: www.cocacola.al GRANT THORNTON FINANCIAL UNION OF TIRANA/ Kledi Kodra/Managing Partner COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL WESTERN UNION ALBANIA Rr. Sami Frashëri, Compleksi T.I.D, Pall. B, Elton Çollaku/General Manager Kati 1 Stela Dhami/Managing Partner Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 32, Kati 3, Kodi postar Tirana, Albania Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Hekla Center Section B, 1019, Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 5 Phone: +355 42 274832 Kati 4 Tirana, Albania Fax: +355 42 256560 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 (0) 42387000 Web: www.grantthornton.al Phone: +355 42 400471 Fax: +355 42 250654 Fax: +355 42 400470 Web: www.unionifinanciar.al IBS-INFORMATION BUSINESS Web: www.colliers.com SYSTEMS HARRY T. FULTZ FOUNDATION D&A Fin Partners Dhimitër Kekezi Arian Kapedani/General Director Dritan Abazi/CEO Rr. Rruga Haxhi Dalliu, P2-K1 Rr. Mine Peza Tirana, Albania Rr. Reshit Petrela, Godina Usluga,Seksioni /1, Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 247260 Kati, Ap 10 Phone: +355 42 222008 Fax: +355 42 223854 Phone: +335 674080686 Fax: +355 42 222008 Web: www.ibs.al Web: www.dafpartner.com HAVAS WORLDWIDE TIRANA Rr. Kajo Karafili Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 223102 Web: www.havasworldwide.com Year Book 2017 54 U.S. Owned and Affiliated Companies, Operating in Albania JOHNSON & JOHNSON MONSANTO ORACLE ABANIA Sazan Celiku Bruka Seedling, Divjakë 2 Albert Kola/Business Development Manager Rr. e Elbasanit, Pall. Edil-Al-It Lushnje, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 371 21 41 Rr. Bajram Curri, ETC Tower, 13/4 Web: www.monsanto.com Tirana, Albania KODAK DISTRIBUTOR Phone: +355 42 254172 Mob: +355 (0) 692073418 Dhori Jano/President M.M & CO BUSINESS CONSULTING SH.P.K Rr. A. Goga, nr. 359, PHILIP MORRIS ALBANIA Durrës, Albania Besnik Strati/ Administrator Radmilo Vlacic/General Manager for Phone: +355 52 25340 Rruga Mustafa Qosja, Pallati nr. 8, Kati 3 Albania & Kosovo Fax: +355 52 22395 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 (0) 42267622 Rr. Murat Toptani, Qendra e Biznesit Eurocol, KPMG ALBANIA Web: www.mmco.al Kati 10 Tirana, Albania Heris Jani/Managing Director Phone: +355 42 276691 Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Kullat Binjake, NCH ADVISORS Inc. Web: www.pmi.com Kulla 1, Kati 13 Adens Borova/CEO Tirana, Albania Andreas K. Santis/ General Manager PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Phone: +355 42 274524 Bulevardi Dëshmoret e Kombit, Kullat AUDIT Fax: +355 42 235534 Binjake, Kulla 1, Kati 6 Loreta Peçi/ Country Director Web: www.kpmg.com.al Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 555 0487 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 9/1 LAMSIA CORPORATION Web: www.nchcapital.com Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 42 242254 Albert Fundos/ President NOA SH.A Fax: +355 42 241639 1850 Lansdowne Avenue, Merrick, Web: www.pwc.com/al New York 11566 Herjola Spahiu/ CEO Phone: +1 5162232191 Rr. Tish Daia, Komuna Parisit REGENCY HOTEL Fax: +1 516 379 0098 Haxhiu (Kika 2), Building No.2, 1st floor, Niko Nuke/President Tirana - Albania LOUIS BERGER SAS Phone: +355 42 403764 Rr. Ismail Qemali, No. 7 Korca, Albania Genci Xhillari/Representative Fax: +355 42 403765 Web: www.noa.com.al Phone: +355 822 43868 Rr. Naim Frashëri, Nr. 57 Fax: +355 822 43870 Tirana, Albania OCCIDENTAL OF ALBANIA Phone: +35542 237494 SAN Web: www.louisbergergroup.com David Grellman/Vice President Jordan Caci/Managing Director Rr. Jul Variboba, no. 11 MICROSOFT ALBANIA Tirana, Albania Rr. Pjeter Bogdani, 39/1 Tirana, Albania Sokol Vladi/Country Manager Phone: +355 42 248484 Fax: +355 42 248487 Phone: +355 4 2257150 Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Pall. 11/1, Kulla EGT, Kati Fax: +355 4 2257152 2, 1019 OGILVY ALBANIA Tirana, Albania SUN PETROLUM ALBANIA Phone: +355 42 274516 Theodore Politis/General Manager Irakli Svanidze/ CEO Fax: +355 42 253587 Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, EGT Tower, Pall 11/1, Kati 3 Web: www.microsoft.com.al Tirana, Albania Rr. Lord Bajron, Nr. 15/2, 1025 Phone: +355 42 247533 Tirana, Albana Fax: +355 42 262419 Phone: +355 44502030 Web: www.ogilvyalbania.com Web: www.gulf.al Year Book 2017 56 S2 ALBANIA TRAVELPORT ALBANIA VALU ADD MANAGEMENT Ilirjan Zylyftari/CEO Manjola Hysi/ Administrator SERVICES Philip D. Giantris/President Rruga Dytësore Tiranë-Durrës, Sheshi Skenderbej, Pallati i Kultures, Km. 9, Nr. 83/7/3 Kati i 3-te Rr. Pjeter Bogdani, Pall. 39/1, Apt. 4/2 Phone: +355 48244107 Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Web: www.screeningsolution.com Phone: +355 42251720 Phone: +355 42251156 Web: www.travelportalbania.com Fax: +355 42 258379 SHERATON TIRANA HOTEL Web: www.valu-add.com ULYSSES ENTERPRISES Jose Pinto/General Manager Ervin Aliaj/Administrator VERNON PUBLISHING Sheshi Italia Lee Church/President Tirana, Albania Rr. Mine Peza, Nr. 2 Phone: +355 42 274707 Tirana, Albania Rr. Selitë e Vogël Fax: +355 42 274711/80 Phone: +355 42 253203, 2253630 Tirana, Albania Web: www.sheratonhotels.com Fax: +355 42 253630 Phone: +355 42 322732, +355 69 22 65 149 Web: www.fedex.com TPA HORWATH ALBANIA VISTA GROUP SH.P.K. UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK TIRANA Ilir Binaj/Administrator Mimi Kruja/CEO Andreas Galatoulas/ CEO Rruga Reshit Çollaku, Pallatet shallvare, Mjull-Bathore, Acacia Hil Ap. 44 Rr. Kodra e Diellit Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 69 20 65 911 Phone: +355 42 234568 Phone: +355 44512345 Web: www.vista.al Web: www.tpa-horwath.com Fax: +355 4 2273059 Web: www.unyt.edu.al WESTERN ATLAS INTERNATIONAL TRANSATLANTIC ALBANIA Ltd. INC. UNITED TRANSPORT-UPS DEGE E HUAJ NE SHQIPERI Petrika Kerenxhi/Customer Service Rep Niko Leka/CEO Naim Kasa/ Administrator Rruga Semanit, Km. 1, fshati Afrim i Ri Dorian Vezuli/ Administrator Rruga M. Gjollesha, Sheshi Karl Topia, Kati i Fier, Albania Klarida Leka/ Administrator 5-të, Tirana Ring Center Phone: +355 34 232155 Tirana, Albania Rr. Dritan Hoxha, përballë Pallatit të Sportit Web: www.bakerhughes.com Phone: +355 (0) 68 60 43 641 “A. Rusi” Email: [email protected] Tirana, Albania WRIGLEY ALBANIA Phone: +355 42 259742, 2263407, 2256970 Rr. Ibrahim Rugova/Blloku Green, Kulla 2, Fax: +355 42 259743 TRANZIT SHA ap. 2 Web: www.ups.com Igli Sulaj/Administrator Tirana, Albania Rr. Kavajes, Ndertesa 27, Hyrja 1, Kati 3, Phone: +355 42 262444 Tirane, Shqiperi, K.P. 1001 Web: www.wrigley.com Phone: +355 4 2249136 Web: www.tranzit.com.al Year Book 2017 57 Albanian Representative Offices in the USA Embassy of the Republic of Albania in United States of America in Washington 2100 Street, NW, Washington DC 20008 Phone: (202) 223 4942 Fax: (202) 628 7342 The United States Email: [email protected] Government In Albania Albanian UN Mission, New York U.S. Embassy Tirana 320 East 79 th Street Rruga e Elbasanit, No. New York N.Y. 10021 103, Tirana, ALBANIA Phone: +1 212 2492059 Phone: +(355) 4 2247 285 Fax: +1 212 5352917 Fax: +(355) 4 2232 222 Email: [email protected] http://www.tirana.usembassy.gov Year Book 2017 58 AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN EUROPE ALBANIA GREECE PORTUGAL AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN HELLENIC CHAMBER OF AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ALBANIA COMMERCE PORTUGAL Web: http://www.amcham.com.al Web: http://www.amcham.gr Web: http://www.amchamportugal.org AUSTRIA HUNGARY ROMANIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AUSTRIA HUNGARY ROMANIA Web: http://www.amcham.at Web: http://www.amcham.hu Web: http://www.amcham.ro BELGIUM IRELAND RUSSIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BELGIUM IRELAND RUSSIA Web: http://www.amcham.be Web: http://www.amcham.ie Web: http://www.amcham.ru BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA ISRAEL SERBIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ISRAEL-AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA & INDUSTRY SERBIA Web: http://www.amcham.ba Web: http://www.amcham.co.il Web: http://www.amcham.rs BULGARIA ITALY SLOVAK REPUBLIC AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BULGARIA ITALY THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC Web: http://www.amcham.bg Web: http://www.amcham.it Web: http://www.amcham.sk CROATIA KOSOVO SLOVENIA AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN CROATIA KOSOVO SLOVENIA Web: http://www.amcham.hr Web: http://www.amchamksv.org Web: http://www.amcham.si CYPRUS LATVIA SPAIN CYPRUS-AMERICAN BUSINESS AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ASSOCIATION LATVIA SPAIN Web: http://www.amchamcyprus.com.cy Web: http://www.amcham.lv Web: http://www.amchamspain.com CZECH REPUBLIC LUXEMBOURG SWEDEN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC LUXEMBOURG SWEDEN Web: http://www.amcham.cz web: www.amcham.lu Web: http://www.amcham.se DENMARK MACEDONIA SWITZERLAND AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SWISS-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF DENMARK MACEDONIA COMMERCE Web: http://www.amcham.dk Web: http://www.amcham.com.mk Web: http://www.amcham.ch FINLAND NETHERLANDS TURKEY AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN TURKISH-AMERICAN BUSINESS FINLAND THE NETHERLANDS ASSOCIATION (TABA) Istambul 34360 Web: http://www.amcham.fi Web: http://www.amcham.nl Web: http://www.amchamturkey.com FRANCE NORWAY UKRAINE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN FRANCE NORWAY UKRAINE Web: http://www.amchamfrance.org Web: http://www.amcham.no Web: http://www.chamber.ua GERMANY POLAND UNITED KINGDOM AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BRITISH-AMERICAN BUSINESS INC. GERMANY POLAND Web: http://www.babinc.org Web: http://www.amcham.de Web: http://www.amcham.com.pl U.S.A. U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Web: http://www.uschamber.com Year Book 2017 60 Membership Directory MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP AmCham Albania is the voice of U.S. and Albanian business interests in Albania and works for specific economic devel- opment incentives, more effective import and export support policies and a better business infrastructure. Being an AmCham member empowers businesses to lobby in a group with leading companies, to extend networking to influential circles and to participate in events tailored to their needs. WHY JOIN AMCHAM ALBANIA? LOBBYING NETWORKING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AmCham lobbies successfully on AmCham is a place where U.S. and Al- The American Chamber gives the op- behalf of its members with the Alba- banian businesses can network, look portunity to its members to develop nian Government. It is determined to for business partners, and acquire in- and to introduce their business by continue to be a serious contributor formation on specific business oppor- utilizing the network created within to the public discussion on fiscal and tunities. the Chamber. At the same time, mem- economic policies in Albanian, being AmCham is devoted to promote busi- bers can develop their businesses by a strong voice in protecting the inter- ness for its members by organizing benefiting from their participation ests of its members and the Albanian events that allow them to establish at business forums, meetings with business community in general.It contacts among themselves as well as heads of institutions, business after also serves as a forum for interna- help them to meet up with important hours, B2B meetings in Albania and tional visitors who want to address guest. in region and trade missions to US or Albanian business and political Europe. leaders. The Chamber is working to Cham Albanian offers four build a better business climate and increase incentives for foreign inves- tors to Albania. Year Book 2017 64 levels of membership: Sustaining Companies Small Businesses Individuals & NGO’s Participation at CEO’s Forum Company Logo at ‘The Advan- tage’ magazine and at Year Book Invitation to special events Invitation to all regular events (3 Invitation to all regular events (2 Invitation to all regular events (1 Invitation to all regular events (1 persons) persons) person) person) Eligible for election to the Board Eligible for election to the Board Eligible for election to the Board Eligible for election to the Board of Directors of Directors of Directors of Directors Eligible to chair and to participate Eligible to chair and to participate Eligible to chair and to participate Eligible to chair and to participate on committees on committees on committees on committees Company Logo and listing at Am- Listing at AmCham Webpage Listing at AmCham Webpage Listing at AmCham Webpage Cham Webpage Membership is approved by the Membership is approved by the Membership is approved by the Membership is approved by the Board of AmCham Board of AmCham Board of AmCham Board of AmCham SERVICES General Services: Publications: As part of the AmCham, members can: ■ Business partner identification assistance ■ The Advantage Magazine ■ Lobby ■ U.S. market information ■ AmCham Business Index ■ Network ■ Albanian market information ■ Year Book ■ Find new clients ■ Lobbying efforts ■ Sponsorships & Advertisement ■ Advertise their business ■ Business opportunity alerts ■ AmCham Interactive Web Site ■ Work with groups of industry/interest ■ Interactive AmCham Web Site ■ Tax & Legal Bulletin ■ Get updates with what’s new in economy and business ■ Further develop your business and …. Have fun Activities and Meetings: Committees: AmCham Albania is Member of: ■ Networking activities with high government ■ CEO Forum (Sustaining Members) ■ U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington officials, diplomatic and international lev- ■ CSR Commitee ■ AmChams in Europe els ■ Tax & Legal Committee ■ National Economic Council ■ Business After Hours-Company member’s ■ HR Committee ■ Tax Council at Ministry of Finances presentation ■ WoBAC Committee ■ Investments Council ■ Job Fair ■ IPR Committee ■ MoU with Regional AmChams (Albania, ■ Participation in international trade shows Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro) and conferences / B2B meetings ■ Seminars and training courses ■ Business Forums ■ Business Luncheons/Breakfasts ■ Business Roundtable ■ General Assembly Meeting ■ Social events (4th of July, End of the Year Party, AmCham Anniversary, etc.) Year Book 2017 65 Sustaining members Marketing & Distribution ALBANIA Year Book 2017 66 A T T O R N E Y S A T L A W ALBANIAN-AMERICAN ENTERPRISE FUND Dimapak Sh.p.k. Tendence 3A Voice Star Year Book 2017 67 Members by Business Activity A Advertising and Graphic Design Bereqet Tafaj Z AIM Advisory Era 2000 Ltd. Zhan 92 DDB Albania FAFA ZICO SH.A. Gjirafa Shqipëri LLC Global Fast Food Albania McCANN Tirana Mara Garden City Hotel and Residences Shpk Consulting - Business Pianeta ABKONS Agricultural Machinery and Equip- Shqiponja H.I AIM Advisory ment Avanntive Consulting Adi Company Beauty Salon AZ Consulting Jordil Sh.a. Bukuria Shqiptare Beli BALFIN-Balkan Finance Investment Group Bindi Sh.p.k. Agrobusiness Business Process Outsourcing Boga & Associates CBS Creative Business Solutions Agrotal 1 Voice Star Deloitte Albania AlbGarden DM Consulting Services Albania CBS Creative Business Solutions C Cable Car Service IDRA Jordil Sh.a Dajti Ekspres KPMG Albania Airline Car and Vehicle Trade m.m. & Co Business Consulting sh.p.k. NCH Advisors Inc. ‘Deutsche Lufthansa’ Albania Branch Adi Company Artinel Sh.p.k. NOA Sh.a Aluminum Foundry Auto Star Albania PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Proactive Solutions Rametal Tendence 3A Regional Development Agency (S.M.E.), Korça Valu Add Management Services Architecture and Design Cleaning Services G&H Partners ACREM - Albanian Commercial Real Estate Management Communications Albpastrim A.E. Distribution Auditing/ Accounting/ Bookkeeping ABCom Avanntive Consulting Fusha Bindi Sh.p.k. Boga & Associates Korsel BNT Electronics Deloitte Albania DDB Albania Ernst & Young Albania and Kosovo Commerce, Wholesale and Retail Ring Telecom Grant Thornton Altin Mici TCN KPMG Albania Antoneta Gjeçi Telekom Albania PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Arseni Sh.p.k. Vodafone Albania Proactive Solutions Beta Bindi Sh.p.k. Bozgo Sh.p.k. Consulting - Engineering Projects B Bailiff Services Alb-Star Ltd. Vasil Shandro Coffee Club Lavazza Dajti Construxion Aluflor Construction Group Bindi Sh.p.k. Banks Dinamo Sh.a Enrico-Marinelli GSA Alpha Bank Albania SH.A HGH Engineering American Bank of Investments Ermira Lulaj GSA Kuel International Commercial Bank Miculi Shpk Intesa Sanpaolo Bank of Albania Iris Iris Cosmetic Trema Engineering 2 Procredit Bank Victoria Invest-International Group Tirana Bank Marketing & Distribution Albania United Bank of Albania Mozaik-Galeri-Cubi Muça Sh.p.k. Consulting - Legal Services Nov Hotel ABKONS Bar/ Restaurants/ Catering ATD & Associates B & B Food Service (Big Bite) Pelinku Jeans Year Book 2017 68 Boga & Associates Prespa 2000 F Financial Services and Institutions Bozo & Associates Renova ACREM - Albanian Commercial Real Estate CC LAW OFFICE Teknoxgroup Albania Management CR Partners Xhovani-4 Ak-Invest SH.A. D&A Fin Partner Aksioner International Securities Brokerage Deloitte Albania Cosmetics Trade and Esthetics Alpha Bank Albania SH.A. Fatmir Kazazi Avon Cosmetics Albania American Bank of Investments Kalo & Associates Bukuria Shqiptare Beli CBS Creative Business Solutions Laura Pustina Iris Cosmetic Easy Pay Loloçi & Associates Vera Qerrushi Ernst & Young Albania and Kosovo m.m. & Co Business Consulting Sh.p.k. Financial Union Tirana/Western Union Net-SFS Kreston Sh.p.k. Customs Agency International Commercial Bank Optima Legal & Financial A & A Group Intesa Sanpaolo Bank of Albania Tashko-Pustina Attorney Iute Credit Albania Tonnuci & Partners Albania D Duty Free Services KPMG Albania Zaka-Kosta Attorneys at Law Albanian Duty Free Distribution NOA Sh.a. PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Construction E Education/ Private Schools Procredit Bank Alba Skela Construction Abraham Lincoln Foundation of Albania Tirana Bank Alb-Star Ltd. GDQ International Christian School United Bank of Albania Aluflor Construction Group Harry T. Fultz Foundation Bindi Sh.p.k. S.T.A. Food and Beverage Production FAFA Tirana International School B & B Food Service (Big Bite) FAVINA Turgut Ozal Bërdica Cement Fusha University of New York Tirana Best Alb Group Gener 2 Woodrow Wilson School Birra Korça HGH Engineering Bozgo Sh.p.k. Junik Sh.p.k. Electrical Applications and Appli- Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria Kika ances DEVI 20-Grup Sh.p.k. Korsel A Bi Esse E.H.W. Kuel BNT Electronics Egnatia Group Miculi Shpk EcoUCD USA Albania Global Fast Food Albania P.V.N.- Hotel Colosseo GSA Kantina e Pijeve Gj. K. Skënderbeu Prespa 2000 Pianeta Miell Tirana Sh.a. Salltik Pianeta Trema Engineering 2 Embassy Relikaj Usluga Embassy of the United States in Albania Shqiponja H.I Victoria Invest-International Group Stefani & Co Employment and HR Services Teuta Durrës Construction Materials Production AIMS International Albania Sh.p.k. Tona Co Alumil Albania DM Consulting & Services Albania Wine.Al ANTEA Cement KPMG Albania Bërdica Cement PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Food and Beverage Trade Everest A.M.G. FAVINA Energy Supply American Noble Coffee Fushë-Kruja Cement Factory Devoll Hydropower Sh.A subsidiary of Stat- Arseni Sh.p.k. Junik Sh.p.k. kraft AS Best Alb Group Mifol Inerte FAVINA DEVI 20-Grup Sh.p.k. Renova KESH SH.A. Elledi Global Fast Food Albania Construction Materials and Exploration and Research Services Kuel Machineries Trading Adriatic Ventures-Adi Sh.a Pianeta ANTEA Cement Bankers Petroleum Albania ZICO SH.A. Eco Mat GAEA-Green Alternative Energy Everest Llambi Karbunara Mermer Balliu Year Book 2017 69 Members by Business Activity Foundations/ Associations/ NGOs/ P.V.N. – Hotel Colosseo Medicinal Plants and Herbs Projects Sheraton Tirana Hotel Filipi Company ABC Health Foundation Relikaj Abraham Lincoln Foundation of Albania I Insurance Albanian American Development Foundation Intersig Vienna Insurance Group N Notary Services Albanian Occupational Safety and Health SIGAL Uniqa Group Austria Laura Pustina Center (AOSHC) Sigma Interalbanian Vienna Insurance Group Studio Ligjore Mimoza Sadushaj CBS Creative Business Solutions Fondacioni Food Bank Albania International Inspection Services O Oil and Gas Foundation for Prosperity and Integration TUV Austria Albania Alkan/SH GDQ International Christian School B & A – 02 Gender Alliance Development Center Internet Provider Bankers Petroleum Albania Harry T. Fultz Foundation ABCom Europetrol Durrës Albania Instituti Jeta e Re Ring Telecom FAFA Junior Achievement of Albania Starnet Ksamili Investment MRDC TCN Kuel Regional Development Agency (S.M.E.), Korça Phoenix Petroleum Shoqata Kombëtare e Grave Profesioniste, Investment Management Simmons Edeco Limited Afariste dhe Zejtare Albanian American Enterprise Fund Sun Petroleum Albania Tetra Tech ARD BALFIN-Balkan Finance Investment TransAtlantic Albania Ltd, Degë e Huaj në World Vision Albania Management Shqipëri SHAFP Sigal Life Uniqa Group Austria Western Atlas International Inc. Furniture Production Beta ITC Systems/ Equipment/ Software P Packaging Materials/ Packaging Dajti Construxion Development Machineries Tafaj Z A.E. Distribution Dimapak ABCom Everest IE G Glass Production Atom Sh.p.k. Aluflor Construction Group Bilanc Pharmaceuticals Guardian Glass S.A. BNT Electronics Bayer D.O.O. Representative Office Usluga CCS BGP Products Switzerland GmbH (Mylan) Communication Progress Farmatech H Healthcare and Related Services Facilization Florifarma ABC Health Foundation First Fufarma Sh.a American Hospital Gjirafa Shqipëri LLC Hoffmann - La Roche Ferdinand Xhelili Infosoft Systems Rejsi Farma Genius Intech + Hygeia Hospital Tirana Konsort R Real Estate/ Property Assessment Laborator Analiza Mjekësore-Altin Goxharaj Microsoft Albania ACREM - Albanian Commercial Real Estate Majlinda Kallço Printec Albania (Cyprus) Limited Management Poliklinika Bakaj S & T Albania Albeno Sila Spiro Kristo TCN Century 21 Albania Talasemia Lab Tech360 Holding Studio Bylis Univers Ksamili Investment L Logistics Mara Garden City Hotel and Residences Shpk Hotels A & A Group Tirana Business Park FAFA ZICO SH.A. Usluga Mara Garden City Hotel and Residences Shpk Nov Hotel M Medical Devices Distribution Medik Line Stewart Year Book 2017 70 S Security Screening Textiles and Garment Manufacturing Transport and Courier Services S2 Albania Altin Mici A & A Group Ambra Srl. DHL International Albania Security Systems and Services Marlotex Ulysses Enterprises A Bi Esse Melgushi United Transport-UPS Atom Sh.p.k. BNT Electronics Tobacco Travel and Tour Agency ICTS Albania British American Tobacco AlbAtlas Kuel Japan Tobacco International Philip Morris Albania T Telephony Services Tobacco Holding Group Ring Telecom Primall Sh.p.k. Smart Call Telekom Albania Vodafone Albania Year Book 2017 71 Contact Information 5. Company: ABC Health 9. Company: ACREM-Albanian Foundation Commercial Real Estate A Representative: Kreshnik Grezda Management CEO Representative: Mariola Kuçi 1. Company: A & A Group Address: Rr. Qemal Stafa, nr. 260, Tiranë CEO Representative: Aliona Zeqiri Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2234105 Address: Qendra Tregtare TEG, Rr. Nacionale Executive Director & Partner [email protected] Tiranë - Elbasan, Farkë (Lundër) Address: Rr. Brigada VIII, Pall. Teknoproject, www.abchealth.org Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2395001 ext.5001 Kati 2, Ap. 5 (Vila Plus), Tiranë Activity: Medical Clinic [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4503832, 4 2257671 www.acrem.al [email protected] 6. Company: ABCom Activity: Real Estate Management/ www.aa-group.net Representative: Genti Daci Financial Consultancy/ Marketing/ Leasing Activity: Customs Brokers-Logistic-Transport- General Manager & Administration of Buildings, Technical Shipping-Consulting Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Maintenance, Professional Cleaning Services, Complex, Kulla 2, Kati 2, Tiranë Security Services, Gardening Services, Waste 2. Company: A Bi Esse Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4501047 Management, etc. Representative: Raf Pilika [email protected] Business Administrator www.abcom.com.al 10. Company: Adi Company Address: Rr. 28 Nëntori, Nr. 73, 1051, Kashar, Activity: 3N1 Service Provider Representative: Adrijan Deda Tiranë (Telecommunication/ Internet provider/ TV) Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2407290/1, (0) 694065800 Address: Rr. Xhorxh W. Bush, nr. 7543, Kamëz, [email protected] 7. Company: ABKONS Tiranë www.abiesse.al Representative: Arta Gurabardhi Contacts: +355 (0) 682040204 Activity: Trade of Electrical Materials Managing Partner [email protected] Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, pranë Activity: Agricultural Machineries & 3. Company: A.E. Distribution RTVSH, Kati 2, Tiranë Equipment, Car & Vehicle Trade Representative: Elton Kuka Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258326 Administrator [email protected] 11. Company: Adriatic Ventures (Adi) Address: Rr. George Bush, Kulla 1, Kati 2, www.abkons.com Representative: John S. Ross Tiranë Activity: Business Consulting CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2261100 Address: Sheraton Tirana Hotel, Tiranë [email protected] 8. Company: Abraham Lincoln Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2379607 www.aed.al Foundation of Albania [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Telecommunication, IT & Energy Representative: Aida Repishti Activity: Mining sector President Address: Rr. Qemal Stafa, Nr. 184, Tiranë 4. Company: A.M.G. 12. Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2230880 Company: Agrotal 1 Representative: Arben Goxha Representative: Artur Dojaka [email protected] Administrator www.lincoln.org.al Head of the Supervising Council Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 6 Activity: Educational Development & Address: Rr. Pjetër Bogdani, Nr. 13, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2453135 Workforce Training Organization Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2265547 [email protected] [email protected] www.amgfood.com www.naturalfarming.al Activity: Food and Beverages Trade Activity: Agribusiness - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Production and Trade Year Book 2017 72 13. Company: AIM Advisory 18. Company: Albanian - American 23. Physical Person: Albenc Sila Representative: Mirela Pacani Enterprise Fund Address: Blvd. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Kullat Executive Director Representative: Martin Mata and Alek- Binjake, Hyrja Qendrore, Kati 3, Tiranë Address: Kodra e Diellit, Tiranë sandër Sarapuli Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2230515, (0) 682050353 Contacts: +355 682049966 Interim Co-Chief Executive Officers [email protected] www.inf-93.com [email protected] Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Activity: Real Estate/ Brokerage & Appraisal Activity: Consulting and Marketing Complex, Kulla 2, Kati 12, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2222408 24. 14. Company: AIMS International [email protected] Company: AlbGarden Representative: Pjetër Trashaj, General Albania Shpk www.aaef.com Administrator Representative: Monika Farka Activity: Financial Institution Other contact: Edi Trashaj, General Direc- Managing Partner tor 19. Company: Albanian Duty Free Address: Blvd. Bajram Curri, ETC Tower A, Distribution Address: Lagjja Skëndërbeg. Superstrada 13/3, Tiranë Lezhë-Shkodër, Km. 1 Representative: Elona Çaushi Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4509261, Mobile: Contacts: +355 (0) 215 23801, (0) 682020800 Administrator: Erjon Hastoçi +355 (0) 692098706 [email protected], [email protected] Address: ABA Business Center, Rr. Papa Gjon [email protected], www.aims.al Pali, Tiranë [email protected] Activity: Consulting Services (Executive Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500621 www.albgarden.com Search, Interim Managers, Talent [email protected] Activity: Landscaping Services Recruitment & Development, HR Consulting www.albaniadutyfree.al & Outsourcing) Activity: Duty Free-Airport 25. Company: Albpastrim Representative: Valbona Begolli 15. Company: AK-INVEST SH.A 20. Company: Albanian Occupational Administrator Representative: Ilir Adili Safety and Health Center Address: Rr. Tish Daia, Kompleksi Kika, Administrator (AOSHC) Shkalla 6, Apt. 1, Kodi Postar 1023, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ded Gjo Luli, Nr. 2/3, Tiranë Representative: Frosina Gjino Contacts: +355 (0) 696058155 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2240147; (0) 692088200 Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Address: Rr. Ymer Kurti, Pall 13, Hyrja 5, Apt www.albpastrim.al www.akinvest.com 17, Tiranë Activity: Professional Cleaning Services and Activity: Financial Institution Contacts: +355 (0) 674400299 Sale of Cleaning Products & Materials [email protected] 16. Company: Aksioner International Activity: NGO 26. Company: Alb Star Ltd. Securities Brokerage Representative: Idajet Ismailaj, President Representative: Mark Crawford 21. Company: Albanian-American Edmond Spahiu, Administrator Chairman Development Foundation Address: Blv. Dëshmorët e Kombit, Kullat Address: Rr. Qemal Stafa, Pall. 31, Njësia Representative: Martin Mata and Alek- Binjake, Kulla 2, Kati 5, Tiranë tregtare 2. Nr. 20, Tiranë sandër Sarapuli Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2290121 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4400600 Interim Co-Chief Executive Officers [email protected] [email protected] Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park www.albstar.al www.aksioner.com Complex, Kulla 2, Kati 12, Tiranë Activity: Engineering/Construction Activity: Financial Services Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2222408 27. [email protected] Company: Alkan/SH 17. Representative: Albert Marku Company: Alba Skela www.aadf.org Construction Activity: Foundation President Representative: Mark Ndoj Address: Lagjja Ndoc Maziu, Rr. Edit Durham, Administrator 22. Company: AlbAtlas tek Karburant AKE, Shkodër Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Ambjentet e ish Representative: Alma Kraja Contact: +355 (0) 692075153 Shkollës së Partisë, Tiranë General Manager Activity: Oil & Gas Contact: +355 (0) 692092241 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2224446 [email protected] [email protected] www.albaskela.com Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Nr. 2, Tiranë Activity: Scaffolding Services, Sale and Activity: Tour & Travel Agency Rental. Year Book 2017 73 Contact Information 28. Company: Alpha Bank Albania 32. Company: Ambra S.r.l. 36. Company: ANTEA Cement Sh.a. SH.A Representative: Julian Bërxulli Representative: Mario Bracci Representative: Periklis Drougkas Administrator General Manager CEO Address: Rr. Aleksandër Goga, Lagjja 15, Address: Kashar, Katundi i Ri, Autostrada Address: Rruga e Kavajës, Qendra e Biznesit Durrës Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 G-Kam, Kati i 2-të, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 52 227936 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4502350 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2278511 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ambra.al www.anteacement.com www.alphabank.al Activity: Manufacturer of Clothes Activity: Production and Trade of Cement Activity: Banking 33. Company: American Bank of 29. Physical Person: Altini Mici Investments 37. Physical Person: Antoneta Gjeçi Address: Rr. e Durrësit, Nr.11/1, P.O.Box. 1000, Representative: Andi Ballta Address: Rr. e Kavajës, Pall. 146, Shk. 3, Tiranë CEO Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2230395 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235435, (0) 4 2260230 Address: Zyrat Qëndrore, Rr. Kavajës, Nd. [email protected] [email protected] 27/1, Nj. B. 10, K. P. 1001, Tiranë www.altinmici.com Activity: Apparel Trade Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258755 Activity: Styling & Design of Clothing and [email protected] Accessories 38. Company: Arseni www.abi.al Representative: Lavdush Tormetaj Activity: Financial Institution/ Banking 30. Administrator Company: Aluflor Construction Services Group Address: Superstrada Shkodër-Hani i Hotit, Representative: Florentia Erjola Xheko, 34. Company: American Hospital Km. 6 President Representative: Klodian Allajbeu Contacts: +355 (0) 672004300 Other contact: Ermir Hoxha, Sales Director CEO [email protected], [email protected] Address: Kullat Binjake, Kulla 1, Kati 12, Address: Rr. Sabaudin Gabrani, Godina nr. 2, Tiranë www.arstlgroup.com Tiranë Activity: Wholesale and Retail of Food Items Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2273012, (0)674041201 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2200241 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] www.aluflor.com 39. Company: Artinel Sh.p.k. www.spitaliamerikan.com Representative: Ariana Berberi Activity: Glass Facade & Alucobond/ Activity: Hospital Medical Services Engineering Consultancy President 35. Company: American Noble Address: Muçaj, Vorë 31. Company: Alumil - Albania Contacts: +355 (0) 4 7800551 Representative: Sotirios Boulios Coffee Representative: Gjok Popaj [email protected] Administrator www.artinel.al Administrator Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 Activity: KIA Motors Corporation, HYUNDAI Address: Vukpalaj, Bajzë, Komuna Kastrat, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8240230 Distributor Malësi e Madhe [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 692084627 www.alumil.com 40. Company: ATD & Associates [email protected] Activity: Construction Materials Production/ Representative: Elvana Deshati Activity: American Coffee Aluminum Production Address: Blvd. Zogu i Parë, ndërtesa ‘Zëri i Popullit’, Hyrja 6, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 5800111 [email protected] www.ta-law.eu Activity: Legal & Financial Services Year Book 2017 74 41. Company: Atom Shpk 50. Company: Bayer D.O.O. Representative: Endri Luga Representative Office Administrator B Representative: Orjana Janushaj Address: Njësia Bashkiake nr. 10, Rr. Islam Managing Director 46. Alla, Pall. ‘Çelësi Magjik’, Nr. pasurie 4/711-N- Company: B & A - 02 Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, Kulla Gora 1, Kati 8, Tiranë Representative: Albert Gruda, Administrator 4, Apt. 17, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692045581/80/90 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2241988 Other contact: Jonida Gruda [email protected] [email protected] www.atom.al Address: Rr. Shemsi Haka, ish Poligrafiku, Activity: Pharmaceutical Representative Activity: ITC Systems/ Equipment/ Software Tiranë Company development, Security Service Contacts: +355 (0) 692067142, (0) 694057455 [email protected], 51. Company: Bërdica Cement 42. Company: Auto Star Albania [email protected] Representative: Behar Bërdica Representative: Musa Kastrati http://www.bp.com/sq_al/lubricants/ Administrator Administrator albania.html Address: Rr. Lek Dukagjini, Nr. 225, Shkodër www.ba-02.com Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, km 7, Contacts: +355 (0) 22 244425 Activity: Wholesale and Retail of Lubricant Kashar [email protected] Oils Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500333 www.berdica.al [email protected] 47. Activity: Additives & Chemicals www.mercedez-benz.al Company: B & B Food Service Representative: Andrea Zoga Activity: Vehicles & Spare Parts 52. Company: Bereqet President Representative: Ali Onat 43. Company: Avanntive Consulting Address: Rr. e Elbasanit, përballë Ambasadës Administrator Representative: Olta Kaziaj Amerikane, Tiranë Address: Pranë Inxhinierisë së Ndërtimit, Kati Partner Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2451306 2-të, Rruga Muhamet Gjollesha, Vila Nakuqi, [email protected] Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 5/4, Tiranë Activity: Fast Food, Restaurants Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235399 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2268079, 4 2268219 [email protected] 48. Company: BALFIN – Balkan [email protected] www.bereqet.com www.avanntive.al Finance Investment Group Activity: Catering Activity: Tax, Accounting, Advisory, Audit Representative: Edlira Muka, Chief Execu- tive Officer 53. Company: Best Alb Group 44. Company: AVON Cosmetics Eris Kasmi, Corporate Communication Representative: Besnik Zahoaliaj Manager Albania President Representative: Aleksandra Kasmi Address: Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, ABA Business Address: L. Kryengritja e Fierit, Pall 117, Fier Center, Kati 11, Tiranë General Sales Director for Albania/ Admin- Contacts: +355 (0) 674919444 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2389250 istrator [email protected] [email protected] Address: Rr. Faik Konica, Pallati OTTO, Hyrja Activity: Import and Distribution of www.balfin.al 1, Ap. 5/2, Tiranë Consumer Packaged Goods Activity: Investment Management Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258663 [email protected] 54. Company: Beta 49. Company: Bankers Petroleum www.avon.com Representative: Bexhet Kapllani Activity: Trade of Cosmetics Albania Ltd. Administrator Representative: Leonidha Çobo Address: Autostrada e Metalurgjisë, Km. 2, 45. Company: AZ Consulting Deputy General Director Elbasan Representative: Edona Bilali Address: Blvd. Bajram Curri, Europian Trade Contacts: +355 (0) 582 326095 Co-owner and Administrator Center, Kati 13, Tiranë [email protected] Address: Rr. Gjin Bue Shpata, Pall. Aviacionit Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274786 Activity: Furniture Manufacturing and Trade të Vjetër, Shk. 4, Ap. 16, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 689098100 www.bankerspetroleum.com [email protected] Activity: Exploitation of oil wells in Patos - www.azconsulting.al Marinëz oil field Activity: Business Consultancy, Quality Management Systems Year Book 2017 75 Contact Information 55. Company: BGP Products 59. Company: BNT Electronics 63. Company: British American Switzerland GmbH (Mylan) Representative: Jovan Bojdani Tobacco Albania Representative: Denisa Bixheku CEO & Co-Founder Representative: Milorad Krstikeski Administrator Address: Blv. Zhan D’Ark, Kulla 3, Kati 2, Country Manager Al, Ma, Ko Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 6/1, Tiranë Address: Rr. e Kavajës, ish kombinati Tiranë Tel/Fax: +355 (0) 4 2273666/777 ushqimor, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267120 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2255084 [email protected] www.bntelectronics.com [email protected] www.mylan.com Activity: Communication, Electrical www.bat.com Activity: Pharmaceutical Company Applications & Appliances, ITC Systems/ Activity: Import-Distribution of Cigarettes Equipment/Software Development, Printing, 56. Company: Bilanc Security Systems & Services, Fiscal Systems 64. Company: Bukuria Shqiptare Beli Representative: Erion Tushe Representative: Beli Cafi CEO 60. Company: Boga & Associates President Representative: Genc Boga Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, Qendra Alpas, Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Pall. 102, Lagjja 4, Managing Partner Kati 2, Shk. 2, Apt.3, Tiranë Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500222 Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, P.O. Box 8264, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2256699 [email protected] Tiranë [email protected] www.bilanc.com Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2251050 Activity: Beauty Salon, Trade of Cosmetics Activity: Accounting Software, Business [email protected] Applications and Technology www.bogalaw.com Activity: Attorney, Legal Services, Business 57. Company: Bindi Sh.p.k. Consulting C Representative: Hysen Ruka President 61. Company: Bozgo Shpk 65. Company: CBS Creative Business Representative: Tritan Bozgo Address: Rr. Vaso Pasha, Nr. 8, Kati 4, Ap. 10, Solutions Administrator Representative: Enio Jaço Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2250715 Address: Rr. Pavarësia, Km. 3, Yrshek, Tiranë CEO [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 682020087 Address: Rr. Mustafa Matohiti, Nr. 4, Kati 3, www.bindi.al [email protected] Tiranë Activity: Consulting Services in the Field Activity: Import-Export & Distribution Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4536891, of Energy and Telecommunication/ +355 (0) 68 20 88 110 Representation of Foreign Companies/ 62. Company: Bozo & Associates [email protected] Construction/ Trade/ Import-Export. Representative: Artan Bozo www.cbs.al Managing Partner Activity: Consulting-Business, Agribusiness, 58. Company: Birra Korça Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, Kati Financial Services, Environmental, Tourism, Representative: Irfan Hysenbelliu, 10, 103, Tiranë NGO President Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2268048 Evgjeni Koshuta, General Director [email protected] 66. Company: CC LAW OFFICE Address 1: Rr. Panorama, Kulla e Biznesit www.bozolaw.al Representative: Soljan Celibashi (prapa Shkollës Harry T. Fultz), Kodi Postar Activity: Law Office Administrator 1016, Tiranë Address: Rr. Panorama, Pall 16, Kati 2, Shk. 3, Address 2: Blvd. Fan S. Noli, Nr. 1, Korçë Hyrja 1, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2273640; (0) 822 54033 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235651 [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] www.cclaw.al www.birrakorca.com.al Activity: Legal Advisory Services Activity: Brewery Year Book 2017 76 Contact Information 67. Company: CCS 71. Company: Communication 75. Company: Dajti Ekspres Representative: Genci Likoskëndaj Progress Representative: Muhamet Malo General Manager Representative: Gentian Likaj President Address: Rr. Sulejman Delvina (pranë President Address: Linzë, Qesarak, Stacioni i poshtëm, stadiumit Dinamo), Tiranë Address: Rr. e Durrësit, Pall. MC Inerte, Tiranë Teleferik Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259004/5 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2413901 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2379111 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.ccs-albania.com www.commprog.com www.dajtiekspres.com Activity: IT system, Photocopier System Activity: IT Services & Communication Activity: Cable Car Service 68. Company: Century 21 Albania 72. Company: CR Partners 76. Company: DDB Albania Representative: Jonian Antoni Representative: Alban Çaushi Representative: Juela Isaj Executive Director Managing Partner CEO Address: Rr. Donika Kastrioti, Vila 9/1, pranë Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, Kati Address: Observator Business Center, Kati Ambasadës së Kosovës, Tiranë 5/2, Tiranë 13, Rr. e Dibrës, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2250599 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2228181 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419461, (0) 4 2419462 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected], www.century21albania.com www.crpartners.al [email protected] Activity: Real Estate LLC Activity: Consulting-Legal Services www.ddb.com Activity: Communication/Advertising Agency 69. Company: Coca-Cola Bottling Shqipëria 77. Company: Deloitte Albania Representative: Luigi Verardo D Representative: Maksim Caslli General Manager & Administrator Country Leader 73. D&A Fin Partner Address: Rr. Kombëtare Tiranë-Durrës, Km. Address: Rr. e Elbasanit, poshtë Fakultetit Representative: Dritan Abazi 5, Kashar Gjeologji-Miniera, ngjitur me Lion Park, CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8200431/32/33 Tiranë [email protected] Address: Rr. Reshit Petrela, Godina Usluga, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4517920, (0) 4 4517990 www.cocacola.al Seksioni /1, Kati, Ap 10, Tiranë [email protected] Activity: Manufacture and Wholesale Contacts: +355 (0) 674080686 www.deloitte.com/al Distributor of Coca-Cola Beverages [email protected] Activity: Audit and Enterprise Risk Services, www.dafpartner.com Financial Advisory, Tax, Consulting 70. Company: Coffee Club Albania Activity: Consulting, Debt Collection Services Representative: Andrea Zaja 78. Company: Deutsche Lufthansa President 74. Company: Dajti Construxion Albania Branch Representative: Kujtim Baholli Representative: Alexander Tolweth Address: Rr. Myslym Keta, km. 4, Komuna Administrator Dajt, Tiranë Country Manager Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4803700 Address: Rr. e Kavajës, ish Misto Mame, Address: Hotel Rogner Europapark, Tiranë [email protected] Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235028 Activity: Lavazza Coffee Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2232121 [email protected] [email protected] www.austrian.com www.dajti-construxion.com Activity: Airline, Air transport Activity: Shelving Units Year Book 2017 78 79. Company: DEVI 20-Grup Shpk 84. Company: DM Consulting 88. Company: EcoUCD USA Albania Representative: Vjollca Ferra Services Albania Representative: Gjon Gjoka President Representative: Dritan Mezini President & CEO Address: Komuna Kashar, Katundi i Ri, Rr. Managing Partner Address: Grykë lumi, Tale, Lezhë Monum, nr. 18, Tiranë Address: Rruga Luigj Gurakuqi, P.4 Apt. 7 Contacts: +355 (0) 673770377 Contacts: +355 (0) 692025318 (pranë Sheshit Avni Rustemi), Tiranë [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 692031581 www.ecoucdusa.com Activity: Trade of Food Goods. [email protected] Activity: Green Energy, Xenon Lamps www.dm-consulting.biz 80. Company: Devoll Hydropower Activity: Human Resources 89. Company: EGNATIA Group Sh.A subsidiary of Statkraft AS Services, duapune.com online Job Portal, IT Representative: Perla Kociasi Representative: Tom Kristian Larsen Consulting and Software Solutions, General Director CEO Outsourcing, Management Consulting Address: Rr. Panorama, Kulla e Biznesit Address: Rr. Papa Gjon Pali II, ABA Business (prapa Shkolles Harry T. Fultz), Kodi Postar Center, Office 1204 1016, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4501413 Contacts: +355 (0) 682050264 [email protected] E [email protected]; egnatia_ www.dhp.al [email protected] 85. Company: E.H.W. Activity: Wine and Other Alcoholic Drink’s Activity: Hydropower Representative: Luan Leka Production President 81. Company: DHL International Albania Ltd. Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 4, 90. Company: Elledi Representative: Qirjako Koçollari Ndërtesa nr. 59 Representative: Dëfrim Hyseni Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2407250 Country Manager President [email protected] Address: Rr. Ali Kelmenti, Nr. 78, Shkodër Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8 www.ehwgmbh.com Contacts: +355 (0) 22 241620 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2406666 Activity: Meat Processing [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Production of Grocery Products www.dhl.com 86. Company: Easy Pay Activity: Express, Logistics, Overland Representative: Lindita Shomo 91. Embassy of the United States in Transport Services, Air and Ocean Freights CEO Albania Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park 82. Company: Dimapak Representative: Jeffrey Bowan Complex, Kulla 1, Tiranë Representative: Fatbardha Dibra Economic/Commercial Officer Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2264982 Aministrator [email protected] Address: Rr. e Elbasanit, Nr. 103, Tiranë Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8, www.easypay.al Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2293115 Kashar Activity: Non-Bank Financial Institution [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2406764, 4 2406765 http://tirana.usembassy.gov [email protected] 87. Company: Eco Mat Activity: Embassy www.maillis.com/ www.dimapak.al Representative: Arjon Muçaj 92. Activity: Trade of End of Line Packaging Administrator Company: Enrico-Marinelli Machineries and Consumables Representative: Selamije Dinaku Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 1 Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 697771611 83. Company: Dinamo Sh.a Address: City Park, Kati 2, Dyqani Enrico- Representative: Roland Hysa, President [email protected] www.ecomat.al Marinelli, Tiranë Nexhi Meçi, Manager Activity: Import-Export of Construction Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2248901, (0) 4 2271436 Address: Rr. Ferit Xhajko, Tiranë Materials [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253798, (0) 682057244 www.enricomarinelli.com [email protected] Activity: Men’s Clothes Retail Shop www.dinamo-sha.com Activity: Trade Center and Mechanical Manufacture Year Book 2017 79 Contact Information 93. Company: Era 2000 Ltd. 97. Company: Everest 101. Company: Farmatech Representative: Abedin Gora Representative: Sokol Çupi Representative: Elvis Kena Administrator Administrator Administrator Address: Rr. Perlat Rexhepi, Pallati Unicom, Address: Bulevardi Blu, Nr. 544, Kamëz, Address: Rr. e Barrikadave, Tiranë Tiranë Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692035135 Contacts: +355 (0) 694066661 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8201717 [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Pharmaceutical Trade www.era.al www.everest.al Activity: Restaurant/ Catering/ Delivery Activity: Construction Materials Production, 102. Physical Person: Fatmir Kazazi Construction Materials & Machineries Trade Address: Blvd. Dëshmorët e 4 Shkurtit, kullat 94. Physical Person: Ermira Lulaj binjake, kulla 2, kati 4, Tiranë Address: Lagjja Apollonia, Rr. Petro Sota 98. Company: Everest IE Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2370178 (pranë shkollës jopublike Bota e Diturisë), Representative: Vullnet Haka [email protected] Fier Administrator www.kazaziconsulting.com Contacts: +355 (0) 34 227637 Address: Rr.Yzberish-Mëzez, Komuna Kashar, Activity: Financial & fiscal consulting [email protected] Tiranë 103. Activity: Import-Export of Stationeries Contacts: +355 (0) 4 240 7777/9 Company: FAVINA Representative: Viktor Qylafi [email protected] 95. Company: Ernst & Young Albania www.everestie.com CEO and Kosovo Activity: Plastic Packaging Address: L. 7, Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 13, Korçë Representative: Mario Vangjeli Contacts: +355 (0) 82 245705 Executive Director [email protected] Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, Kati www.favina.net 6, Tiranë F Activity: Construction, Construction Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419575 Materials Production, Energy Supply 99. [email protected] Company: Facilization Representative: Gjergji Guri www.ey.com 104. Physical Person: Ferdinand Activity: Certified Auditing General Manager Xhelili Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, Nj. B. Nr. 5, Pallati Address: L. Haxhias, Elbasan 96. Company: Europetrol Durrës 56, Kompleksi TID (qendra Nobis), Hyrja B, Contacts: +355 (0) 692050990 Albania Kati 1, Tiranë [email protected] Representative: Frident Kuqi Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2256006 Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory President [email protected] www.facilization.al 105. Company: Filipi Company Address: Blv. Zhan D’Ark, Pall 5, 1/1, Tiranë Activity: Information Systems Consulting, Representative: Filip Gjoka Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2347686 System Integration and Software President [email protected] Development Services www.europetrol-sg.com Address: Blvd. Gjergj Fishta (Zhan d’Ark), Pall E88, 12/ Office 9, P.O.BOX 1553, Tiranë Activity: Petrol Stations, Gas Trading, 100. Company: FAFA Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2257374 Construction Representative: Fatos Çerenishti [email protected] Administrator www.filipicompany.com Address: Kodër Kamëz, Tiranë Activity: Export of Medical & Aromatic Plants Contacts: +355 (0) 692096833 & Flowers [email protected] www.fafa.al Activity: Bar & Restaurants, Construction, Gas & Oil, Hotels Year Book 2017 80 106. Company: Financial Union 111. Company: Fufarma Sh.a 115. Company: GAEA-Green Tirana/Western Union Representative: Isuf Berberi Alternative Energy Representative: Elton Çollaku CEO/ Member of Supervising Board Representative: Gledis Shehu General Manager Address: Rr. Nikolla Zoraqi, Nd. 19, Tiranë Administrator Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 32, Kati 3, Kodi Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2363171 Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7, Postar 1019, Njësia Bashkiake Nr. 5, Tiranë [email protected] Kashar (tek Antea Cement) Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2387000 www.fufarma.al Contacts: +355 (0) 692089925 [email protected] Activity: Pharmaceutical Importer and [email protected] www.unionifinanciar.al Distributor www.gaea.al Activity: Financial Services Activity: Research, Development of 112. Company: Fusha Alternative Fuel Substances 107. Company: First Representative: Shkëlqim Fusha Representative: Gëzim Hoxha President & CEO 116. Company: GDQ International President Address: Rr. Murat Toptani, Nr. 25, Tiranë Christian School Address: Rr. ‘Emin Duraku’ Nr. 59/10, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2268557 Representative: Roger Pearce Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2255641 [email protected] Director [email protected] www.fusha.al Address: Rr. Don Bosco, Tiranë www.first.al Activity: Construction, Infrastructure, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2448113 Activity: System Integrator Cleaning [email protected] Activity: Education/ International School, 108. Company: Florifarma 113. Company: Fushë Kruja Cement K-12 Cambridge International Centre/ACSI Representative: Franga Marku Factory accredited Address: Blvd. Zogu i Parë, Tiranë Representative: Charles Bouri Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267703 Administrator 117. Company: Gender Alliance [email protected] Address: Rr. Nacionale Tiranë - Shkodër, Development Center www.florifarma.com Fushë-Krujë Representative: Mirela Arqimandriti Activity: Pharmaceutical Distributor Contacts: +355 (0) 692091620 Executive Director [email protected] Address: Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Pall. 10/1, Shk. 1, 109. Company: Fondacioni Food Bank www.kcementfactory.com Apt. 3, Tiranë Albania Activity: Cement Distribution Contacts: +355 (0) 682059301 Representative: Toni Shena [email protected] Executive Director www.gadc.org.al Address: Rr. Musa Agolli, nr. 35, Tiranë Activity: Civil Society Association Contacts: +355 (0) 699952107 G [email protected] 118. Company: Gener 2 114. Company: G&H Partners www. foodbank.al Representative: Bashkim Ulaj Representative: Brandt W. Hoffman Activity: NGO & Nonprofit organization CEO Co-Founder, COO Address: ABA Business Center, Rr. Papa Gjon 110. Address: Rr. Mustafa Matohiti (pallati me Company: Foundation for Pali II, Tiranë birila), Tiranë Prosperity and Integration Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2248312, (0) 696003059 Contacts: +355 (0) 693321342 Representative: Abdullah Veliu [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director www.gener2.al http://ghdesigned.com/ Activity: Construction Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Pallati 3, Shk. 1/4, Activity: Commercial Furniture, Workplace Tiranë Design & Strategy, Ergonomic Consulting Contacts: +355 (0) 682090390 119. Company: Genius [email protected] Representative: Besnik Cullhaj www.fpial.com Administrator Activity: NGO Address: Rr. e Kavajës, përballë pallatit me shigjeta, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692059208 [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Distributor of Medical & Laboratory Device, Reagents and Laboratory Service Year Book 2017 81 Contact Information 120. Company: Gjirafa Shqipëri LLC 124. Company: Guardian Glass S.A. 128. Company: Holding Studio Bylis Representative: Mërgim Cahani, CEO Representative: Erion Siço Representative: Gjergji Begaj Other contact: Gëzim Turkeshi, Country Territorial and Architectural Marketing Administrator Coordinator Manager Address: Rr. Jordan Misja, perballe Address: Rinas Road, Tirana Business Park, Address: Rue du Puits Romain, L-8070, Hipotekës, Tiranë Building 07, Tiranë Bertrange, Luxemburg Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2402889 Contacts: +377 (0) 45649012, Contacts: +355 (0) 692045522 [email protected] + 377 (0) 45101952, +355 (0) 696118259 [email protected] Activity: Technical and Legal Services for [email protected], [email protected] www.guardian.com Properties Activity: Computer Software. Data Search, Activity: Glass Production Data Crawling, Data Mining, Big Data, 129. Company: Hygeia Hospital Tirana Advertising & Graphic design; ITC Systems, Representative: Maria Driva Equipment & Software Development. CEO H Address: Autostrada Tr-Dr, Km. 1, Tiranë 121. Company: Global Fast Food Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2390000 Albania 125. Company: Harry T. Fultz Foundation Emergency: +355 (0) 2323000 Representative: Irakli Svanidze, CEO Fax: +355 (0) 4 2388996 Representative: Arian Kapedani Rezo Saakadze, CFO [email protected] General Director Address: Njësia Bashkiake nr. 5, Rr. Shkëlqim www.hygeia.al Fusha, Godina Albvizion, Kati 2, Tiranë Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Tiranë Activity: Hospital Medical Services Contacts: +355 (0) 677066166, (0) 697097940 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2222008 [email protected] [email protected] www.kfc.com.al Activity: Foundation Activity: Bar-Restaurants, Food & Beverage I Production and Trade 126. Company: HGH Engineering Representative: Alketa Hasanbelli 130. Company: ICTS Albania Representative: Panagiotis Fistedis 122. Company: Grant Thornton Administrator Representative: Kledi Kodra, FCCA Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Pall General Manager Managing Partner Pegaso, Apt. 2, Tiranë Address: Blvd. Gjergj Fishta, Alpas Center, Nd. Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, Complex T.I.D, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2433200 146, Kati 4, Hyrja 2, Tiranë Pall. B, Kati 1, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2270936 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274832 Activity: Engineering Projects [email protected] [email protected] URL: www.icts.al, www.ictseurope.com www.grantthorton.al 127. Company: Hoffmann – La Roche http://www.linkedin.com/company/icts- Activity: Audit, Tax & Bookkeeping, Advisory Representative: Ilir Minga albania Administrator Activity: Professional Security Services 123. Company: GSA Address: Rr. Brigada VIII, Pall. Jeshil 131. Company: IDRA Representative: Serafin Orgocka Teknoproject, Tiranë Representative: Auron Pasha President Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2255937 Executive Director Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Pall. 30 (pranë [email protected] Karlsberg), Tiranë Activity: Pharmaceutical Representative Address: Rr. Siri Kodra, Pall 94/5, Apt. 49, P. O. Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2226010, (0) 4 2250620 Office Box 1730, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253352, (0) 4 2253288 www.gsa.al [email protected] Activity: Trade, Production, Engineering www.idra.org.al Projects Activity: Consulting Services & Market Research Year Book 2017 82 132. Company: InfoSoft Systems 137. Company: Intesa Sanpaolo Bank 142. Company: Jordil Sh.a Representative: Armand Sharra of Albania Representative: Dilaver Kamberaj, General Administrator Representative: Silvio Pedrazzi Manager Address: Rr. Murat Toptani, Gjergji Center, President & CEO Alfred Golloshi, Administrator Kati 8-të, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Nr. 27, Tiranë Address: Rr. Nacionale Fier-Paos, Km. 4 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2251180-1, (0) 4 2249903 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2276103, (0) 4 2276000 Contacts: +355 (0) 382 540092 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.infosoftsystem.al www.intesasanpaolobank.al www.jordil.al Activity: Trade Products in the Field of Activity: Banking Services Activity: Import-Export of Water Supply Information Technology, Information Materials, Agrotrade Solutions 138. Company: Iris Representative: Arben Hoxha 143. Company: Junik Sh.p.k. Representative: Dedë Malutaj 133. Company: Instituti Jeta e Re President Representative: Ilir Stavro President Address: Fakulteti i Mjekësisë, kati General Administrator (Protokolli) Tiranë Address: Rr. Vëllezërit Haradinaj, (pranë Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Nr. 6, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2371042 Drejtorisë Pyjore), Lezhë Tiranë [email protected], [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 676080601 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274660 Activity: Healthcare [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Construction, Trade and Services www.albaniaccc.org 139. Company: Iris Cosmetic Activity: Religious Non-Profit Representative: Albana Reçi 144. Company: Junior Achievement of Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 1, Albania 134. Company: Intech + Kashar Representative: Suela Bala Representative: Sokol Sinani Contacts: +355 (0) 672010720 Executive Director General Director [email protected] Address: Pjeter Bogdani, No 36/1, Tiranë Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Green Park Activity: Import, Wholesale Trade & Retail of Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259108 Complex, Kulla 2, Kati 3, dera 1, Tiranë Cosmetic [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2241929 www.junior-albania.org [email protected] 140. Company: Iute Credit Albania Activity: Non-Profit Organization www.intech-al.com Representative: Bealba Mata Activity: System Design & Development General Director Address: Rr. e Durrësit, nr. 6 (ngjitur me 135. Company: International Ambasadën e Vatikanit), Tiranë K Commercial Bank Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2239111 145. Company: KALO & ASSOCIATES Representative: Gideon van den Broek [email protected] Representative: Përparim Kalo CEO www.iutecredit.al Managing Partner Address: Rr. Murat Toptani, Eurocol Center, Activity: Microfinance Institution Kati i 8-të, Tiranë Address: Rr. e Kavajës, GKAM Business Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2256254, (0) 4 2254372 Centre, Kati 4, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2233532 www.icbank-albania.com J [email protected] Activity: Commercial Bank www.kalo-attorneys.com 141. Company: Japan Tobacco Activity: Legal Services 136. Company: Intersig Vienna International 146. Company: Kantina e Pijeve Gj. K. Insurance Group Representative: Përparim Tushaj Representative: Gentian Sula Address: Rr. A. Frashëri, Godina 11, Paskuqan Skënderbeu 2, Tiranë Representative: Helidon Kushi CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 692021790 Administrator Address: Rr. Ismail Qemali, Samos Tower, [email protected] Address: Rr. Bajram Tusha, Durrës Kati 2, Tiranë Activity: Tobacco Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2270576 Contacts: +355 (0) 52 264628 [email protected] [email protected] www.intersig.al www.kantinaskenderbeu.al Activity: Insurance Activity: Wine & Alcoholic Drinks’ Production Year Book 2017 83 Contact Information 147. Company: KESH SH.A 151. Company: KPMG Albania 156. Physical Person: Llambi Representative: Agron Hetoja Representative: Heris Jani Karbunara General Director Managing Director Address: Lagjja Kastriot, Rr. Brigada XI Address: Blloku Vasil Shanto, Tiranë Address: Kullat Binjake, Kulla 1, Kati 13, Blvd. Sulmuese (përballë Tatimeve), Fier Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259729 Dëshmorët e Kombit, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 695201469 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274524 [email protected] www.kesh.al [email protected] Activity: Trade of Hydro-sanitary Products Activity: Generation, Transmission, www.kpmg.com.al Distribution of Electrical Power Activity: Auditing, Accounting, Bookkeeping 157. Company: Loloçi & Associates Law Firms Representative: Krenar Loloçi 148. Company: Kika Attorney at Law Representative: Avenir Kika 152. Company: Ksamili Investment Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Pall. 1/1, Kati Executive Director Representative: Rebani Bocaj 2, Tiranë Address: Rr. Komuna e Parisit, ngjitur me Eco Address: Zona Industriale, Karburanti Alpet, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2250736 Market, Kati 2, Tiranë Gjirokastër [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2265168 Contacts: +355 (0) 694011111 www.lolocilaw.com [email protected], [email protected] Activity: Law firm [email protected] Activity: Tourism, Real Estate, Gas Station www.kikaconstruction.com Activity: Construction 153. Company: Kuel Representative: Mike Mcdougall M 149. Company: Konsort C.O.O. 158. Company: m.m. & Co Business Representative: Benard Shehu Address: Rr. Shkëlqim Fusha, Pall 3, Zyra 2/2, General Director Kodra e Diellit, Tiranë Consulting sh.p.k. Representative: Besnik Strati Address: Rr. e Barrikadave, Galeria Tirana, Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4504444 Administrator Pallati “Conad”, Kati 7, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2260944 www.kuel.al Address: Rr. Mustafa Qosja, Pall. nr. 8, Kati 3, [email protected] Activity: Consulting-Engineering Projects/ Tiranë www.konsort.com Construction/Food & Beverages Trade/ Oil & Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2267622 Activity: Software Development, IT Gas/Security Systems [email protected] Consulting, Software Distribution. www.mmco.al Activity: Business Consulting & Legal 150. Company: Korsel Services Representative: Maksim Fejzulla L 159. President Company: Mara Garden City 154. Laborator Analiza Mjekësore Hotel and Residences Sh.p.k. Address: Blvd. Gjergj Kastrioti, ish Kryqi i Representative: Altin Goxharaj Representative: Hadi Fitrianto Hartoyo Kuq, Korçë Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 82 242094 President and CEO Address: Lagjja 18 shtatori, Gjirokastër [email protected] Address: Kompleksi Garden City, Kthesa e Contacts: +355 (0) 84 268534 Activity: City Cleaning, Manufacturing & Kamzës, Tiranë [email protected] Electricity Transmission Contacts: +355 (0) 672071647 Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory [email protected] Activity: Hotel, Service Apartment, Bar and 155. Physical Person: Laura Pustina Restaurants, Asia Trade Center Address: Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, nr. 31, Hekla Business Venter, Kati 3, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2261909 [email protected] Activity: Legal Consultancy & Notary Services Year Book 2017 84 160. Physical Person: Majlinda Kallço 165. Company: Melgushi 170. Company: Mifol Inerte Address: Lagjja 18, Rr. A. Ramzoti, Durrës Representative: Ferdinand Melgushi Representative: Anest Bezhani Contacts: +355 (0) 695201469 Administrator President [email protected] Address: Lagjja Ndoc Mazi, Sheshi Isa Address: Kutia Postale 4356, Vlorë Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory Boletini, Shkodër Contacts: +355 (0) 33 222714 Contacts: +355 (0) 22 242143 [email protected], 161. Company: Marketing & [email protected] [email protected] Distribution Albania www.melgushi.com Activity: Sand & Gravel Quarry, Production of Representative: Vilma Nushi Activity: Garment Manufacturing Inert Materials President Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Katundi i 166. Company: Mermer Balliu 171. Company: Mozaik Galeri Cubi Ri, Kashar, Km. 7 Representative: Jorgji Balliu Representative: Esmeralda Cubi Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8202336/7 President President [email protected] Address: Zona Industriale, Korçë Address: Rr. Myslym Shyri, Pall. 46/1, Tiranë www.markdist.com Contacts: +355 (0) 82 244530 Contacts: +355 (0) 675192222 Activity: Trade, Marketing, Distribution [email protected] [email protected] Publicity Activity: Marble Processing www.facebook.com/MozaikArtCubi Activity: Art Gallery 162. Company: Marlotex 167. Company: Microsoft Albania Representative: Gazmen Toska Representative: Sokol Vladi 172. Company: MRDC Administrator CEO Representative: Charles Linderman Address: Ish Kombinati i Tekstileve, Berat Address: Rr. Abdyl Frashëri, Pall. 11/1, Kulla Executive Director Contacts: +355 (0) 32 238368 EGT, Kati 2, 1019, Tiranë Address: American Hospital, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274516 Contacts: +355 (0) 684066894 www.marlotex.com [email protected] [email protected] Activity: Textiles Commissioning www.microsoft.com.al www.mrdc-al.com Activity: Information Technology/ Activity: Global Medical Support 163. Company: McCANN Tirana Information Solutions Representative: Suela Shtylla 173. Company: Muça Sh.p.k. Managing Director 168. Company: Miculi Sh.p.k. Representative: Muhamet Muça Address: Blv. Gjergj Fishta, 146, H. 1, Ap. 12, Representative: Viktor Miculi President Tiranë Administrator: Gac Miculi Address 1: Rr. e Kavajës, përballë me ish Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258808, Address: Rr. Marin Becikemi, L. 3 Heronjtë, parkun, ngjitur me ABA Call Center (Dyqani +355 (0) 4 4504074 Shkodër Melvinflex), Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 602034743 Address 2: (Fabrika) Autostrada Rrogozhinë- www.mccann.al [email protected] Lushnje Activity: Advertising Agency Activity: Construction Contacts: +355 (0) 692032674, (0) 692085089 [email protected] 164. Company: Medik Line Stewart 169. Company: Miell Tirana sh.a. www.melvinflex.com Representative: Ilir Zela Representative: Roland Hysa Activity: Trade & Production of Mattresses General Manager Administrator and Beds. Import-Export Address: Rr. Sulejman Delvina, Pall. 33, Tiranë Address: Rr. Teodor Keko, Rr. Agim Qarri, Nr. Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2255168 14, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2271777 www.mediklineshpk.com [email protected] N Activity: Medical Devices Distribution [email protected] 174. Company: NCH Advisors Inc. Activity: Production and Trade of Food Grade Representative: Adens Borova Flour General Manager: Andreas Santis Address: Bulevardi Dëshmorët e Kombit, Kullat Binjake, Kulla 1, Kati 6, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 555 0487 [email protected] www.nchcapital.com Activity: Private Capital Year Book 2017 85 Contact Information 175. Company: Net-SFS Kreston 182. Company: Phoenix Petroleum Sh.p.k. Representative: Naim Kasa A member of Kreston International - A O Administrator global network of independent accounting Address: Rruga e Elbasanit, pallati i ri pranë firms 178. Company: Optima Legal & Fakultetit ‘Gjeologji-Miniera’, Kati i II-të, Representative: Rezar Llukaçej Financial Tiranë Owner/ Partner Representative: Ilir Daci Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2468473 Address: Rr. Muhamet Gjollesha, Godina Managing Partner [email protected] Qendra Tregtare TEG, Shk. 2, Kati 6, Ap. 6, Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 8/3, Activity: Oil & Gas Tiranë Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 692094490 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2221666/151 183. Company: Pianeta [email protected] [email protected] Representative: Armand Pashnjari www.net-sfs.al www.optima-al.com Administrator Activity: Auditing, Accounting, Financial and Activity: Law Firm Address: Rr. Faik Konica, Nd. 23, H.1, Tiranë Fiscal Consultancy Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2375445 [email protected] 176. Company: NOA Sh.a. www.cobaso.com Representative: Herjola Spahiu P Activity: Bar & Electrical Applications CEO 179. Address: Rr. Tish Daia, pranë komunës së Company: P.V.N. - Hotel 184. Company: Poliklinika Bakaj Parisit, Kompleksi Haxhiu (Kika 2), Pall. 2, Colosseo Representative: Sokol Bakaj Kati 1, Tiranë Representative: Niko Fushaj, Valter Fushaj Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2403764 Administrators Address: Lagjja 1 Maji, Rr. Mis Durhan, pallati i [email protected] Address: Rr. 13 Dhjetori, Hotel Colosseo, ri pranë tregut të fruta-perimeve, Vlorë www.noa.com.al Shkodër Contacts: +355 (0) 33 400900; (0) 682076707 Activity: Microfinance & Small Business Contacts: 355 (0) 22 247513 [email protected] Finance [email protected] Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory www.colosseohotel.com 177. Company: Nov Hotel Activity: Hotel 185. Company: Prespa 2000 Representative: Artan Çeço Representative: Nazmi Prespa Administrator 180. Company: Pelinku Jeans President Representative: Shkëlqim Pelingu Address: Rr. Gjin Bue Shpata (pranë stadiumit Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, përballë Selman Stërmasi), Tiranë President Drejtorisë së Policisë, Kati i 10-të, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274902 Address: Rr. Branko Kadia, Nr. 6/1, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2254766 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2347425 [email protected] www.nov-hotel.com [email protected] Activity: Construction, Import-Export of Activity: Hotel & Trade www.pelinkujeans.com Construction Materials Activity: Trade of Jeans 186. Company: 181. Company: Philip Morris Albania PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Representative: Radmilo Vlacic Representative: Loreta Peçi General Manager for Albania & Kosovo Country Director Address: Rr. Murat Toptani,Qendra e Biznesit Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 9/1, Eurocol, Kati 10, Tiranë Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2276691 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2242254 [email protected]; Radmilo.Vlacic@ [email protected] pmi.com www.pwc.com/al www.pmi.com Activity: Accounting & Financial Consulting, Activity: Sales of Philip Morris Cigarettes Auditing Year Book 2017 86 187. Company: Primall sh.p.k. 196. Company: Ring Telecom Representative: Pece Milojkovski Representative: Krenar Xhaferri General Manager R CEO Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Kontakt Address: Rruga Mustafa Matohiti, Tiranë Building, Nr. 10, Kati 4, Tiranë 191. Company: Rametal Contacts: [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 44500909 Representative: Elman Abule Activity: Communication, Internet Provider, [email protected] Investor Telephony services www.primall.al Address: Autostrada Durrës – Tiranë, Km. 5, Activity: Official importer and distributor of Xhafzotaj, Vrrinë, Durrës JT International tobacco products in Albania Contacts: +355 (0) 52 900996 [email protected] S 188. Company: Printec Albania www.rametal.al (Cyprus) Limited Activity: Aluminum Foundry 197. Company: S & T Albania Representative: Adrian Shehu Representative: Kleanthi Prifti General Manager 192. Company: Regional Development Managing Director Address: Blv. Zogu i Parë, P. Edikom, Kati 10, Agency (S.M.E.), Korça Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Sky Tower, 11/1, Tiranë Representative: Aurel Grabocka Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258065 ext.101 Director Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274641 [email protected] [email protected], Address: Str. “Konferenca e Pezës”, Korçë www.snt.al [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 82 242626 Activity: System Integrator www.printecgroup.com/ www.printec.al [email protected], Activity: Offers solutions for the financial [email protected] 198. Company: S.T.A. services institutions, petroleum companies, www.rda-korca.org Representative: Ines Dika large retailers, government organizations Activity: Regional Development Foundation (public and private sectors) Marketing Director 193. Company: Rejsi Farma Address: Rr. Sami Frashëri, 23/9, Tiranë 189. Company: Proactive Solutions Representative: Merita Sheqi Contacts: +355 (0) 692061713 Representative: Zhaneta Luca Administrator [email protected] Administrator www.sta-edu.com Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 8 Activity: Education/ Country Master Address: Rr. Shyqyri Brari, Pranë Kopshtit Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2374925 Distributor of ETS Tests Botanik, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 662056669, (0) 682000989 Activity: Pharmaceutical Trade 199. [email protected], Company: S2 Albania Representative: Ilirjan Zylyftari [email protected] 194. Company: Relikaj Activity: Consulting-Business/ Auditing/ Representative: Ramadan Likaj, President General Director Bookkeeping Vjollca Likaj, Administrator Address: Rruga Dytësore Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 9, Nr. 83/7/3 Address: Koplik, Malësi e Madhe 190. Company: Procredit Bank Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8244107 Contacts: +355 (0) 211 2388 Representative: Adela Leka [email protected] [email protected] Spokesperson of Management Board www.screeningsolution.com Activity: Production & Export of Medicinal Activity: Screening and Inspection Solutions Address: Rr. “Dritan Hoxha”, Nd. 92, H.15, Plants Njësia Bashkiake Nr.11, Kodi Postar 1026, 200. Company: Salltik Tiranë 195. Company: Renova Representative: Skënder Gazheli Contacts: +355 4 2389389 Representative: Sulejman Lani President [email protected] CEO www.procreditbank.com.al Address: Rr. Themistokli Gërmenji, Nr. 11, Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, fshati Activity: Bank Services Tiranë Picar-Vorë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2233745/747 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 8301909 [email protected] [email protected] www.gazheligroup.com www.renova.com.mk Activity: Construction Activity: Construction Materials Year Book 2017 87 Contact Information 201. Company: SHAFP Sigal Life 205. Company: SIGAL Uniqa Group 209. Physical Person: Spiro Kristo Uniqa group Austria Austria Address: Lagjja 3, Rr. Onhezmi, Sarandë Representative: Naim Hasa Representative: Avni Ponari Contacts: +355 (0) 85 223949, 0694283299 CEO CEO [email protected] Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory Address: Qendra e Biznesit SIGAL, Blvd. Zogu Address: Qendra e Biznesit SIGAL, Blvd. Zogu i Parë, Nr. 1, Tiranë i parë, Nr. 1, Kutia Postare 2387, Tiranë 210. Company: Starnet Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253407 ext. 240 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2233308, (0) 4 2253407 Representative: Dritan Vreshta [email protected] [email protected] Executive Director http://fppsigal.com.al/ www.sigal.com.al Activity: Private Pension Foundation Activity: Life and Non-Life Insurance, Private Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Ndërtesa 203, Pension, Reinsurance Kodi Postar 1023, Tiranë 202. Company: Sheraton Tirana Hotel Contacts: +355 (0) 682059503 Representative: Jose Pinto 206. Company: Sigma Interalbanian [email protected] General Manager Vienna Insurance Group www.starnet.al Activity: Internet Service Provider Address: Sheshi Italia, Tiranë Representative: Klaidi Çitozi Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2274707 General Director 211. Company: Stefani & Co [email protected] Address: Rr. Komuna e Parisit, Pall. Laura, Representative: Stefan Pinguli www.starwoodhotels.com P.O.Box. 1714, Tiranë President Activity: 5 Star International Hotel Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2258254 Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km. 7 [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2364063 203. Company: Shoqata Kombëtare e www.sivig.al [email protected] Grave Profesioniste, Afariste dhe Activity: Insurance/ Financial Services www.stefani-cp.al Zejtare Activity: Brewery Representative: Flutura Xhabija 207. Company: Simmons Edeco President & CEO Limited 212. Company: Studio Ligjore Mimoza Representative: Ron Waddell Address: Rr. Mujo Ulqinaku, Pall. Kristian Sadushaj Konstruksion, Kati 1, Apt. 9, Tiranë Country Manager Representative: Mimoza Sadushaj Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2235726, (0) 682763344, Address: Lagjja Bishanake, Rr. Skënderbeu, Address: Rr. Vaso Pasha, Pall 13/1, Tiranë (0) 692572423 Zona Kadastrale 8534, ndërtesa në të djathtë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2266242 [email protected], info.shgpaz@yahoo. të karburantit “Bolv-Oil”, Kati 2, Fier [email protected] com, [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 34 504144 Activity: Notary Services www.shgpaz.al [email protected] Activity: National Network on Female www.simmonsedeco.com 213. Company: Sun Petroleum Entrepreneurship Activity: Oilfield Services/ Onshore drilling Albania Representative: Irakli Svanidze 204. Company: Shqiponja H.I 208. Company: Smart Call Representative: Hysen Isufi Representative: Shqipron Myftarallari CEO Administrator CEO Address: Rr. Lord Bajron, Nr. 15/2, 1025, Tiranë Address: Lagjja Ajasem, Rr. Bexhene, Shkodër Address: Rruga Muhamed Gjollesha, Pallati Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4502030 Contacts: +355 (0) 692078533 82, Shk 1, Kati 2, Tiranë [email protected], [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 676024965 www.gulf.al Activity: Bar-Restaurant, Food Production [email protected] Activity: Oil & Gas www.smartcall.al Activity: Telephony Services/ Telemarketing Year Book 2017 88 218. Company: Tech360 222. Company: Tetra Tech ARD Representative: Erjon Curraj Representative: Kevin McLaughlin T Administrator Chief of Party Address: Njësia Bashkiake Nr.4, Rruga Address: Rr. Dervish Hima, Kulla 1, Kati 10, 214. Company: Tafaj Z “Xhanfize Keko”, Kompleksi “Xhura”, 1021, Tiranë Representative: Zenel Tafaj Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4504150 President Contacts: +355 (0) 692022229 [email protected] Address: Rr. e Kavajës, Nr. 27, Tiranë [email protected] Activity: USAID Project Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2262482 www.tech360.al [email protected] Activity: Smart Home, Smart Business 223. Company: Teuta Durrës Activity: Furniture Trade & Production Digitalization, Advanced IT Solutions, Digital Representative: Eleni Babameto Marketing, Education Management Systems, Administrator Building automation (Audio, Video, AC, 215. Company: Talasemia Lab Address: Lagjja 15, Rr. Aleksandër Goga, Lighting, Shutters, Sensors) Representative: Roel Zoga Durrës Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 52 223094 219. Company: Teknoxgroup Albania [email protected] Address: Lagjja Xhevdet Nepravishta, Rr. Representative: Gent Gogaj Rrahman Uruçi, përballë Spitalit, Lushnje www.teutadurres.com General Manager Contacts: +355 (0) 692143183 Activity: Import-Export, Production and [email protected] Address: Rruga Nacionale Tiranë-Durrës, Km. Trade of Food Items Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory 16, Fshati Muçaj, Vorë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4504747 224. Company: Tirana Bank 216. Company: Tashko Pustina - [email protected] Representative: Dritan Mustafa Attorneys www.teknoxgroup.com Acting CEO Activity: Caterpillar Brand Construction Representative: Flonja Tashko/Floran Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Nr. 1, P.O. Box Machinery and Associated Tools Pustina 2400/1, Tiranë Partners Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2277618 220. Company: Telekom Albania [email protected] Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Nr. 5, Sky Representative: Dimitris Blatsios www.tiranabank.al Tower, 13/4, Tiranë General Director Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2389190, (0) 4 2389192 Activity: Retail & Corporate Banking [email protected], floran. Address: Rr. Gjergj Legisi, Laprakë, Tiranë Activities [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2275300 www.tashkopustina.com [email protected] 225. Company: Tirana Business Park Activity: Law Firm/ Legal services www.telekom.al Representative: Stephanie Sieg, Activity: Mobile Telecommunication Rumen Velichkov 217. Company: TCN General Managers 221. Representative: Adrian Shehu Company: Tendence 3A Address: Rinas Road, Building 07, Tiranë Representative: Albi Dashi CEO Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4415154 Administrator Address: Blv. Zogu I, P 53, H 3/77, 1016, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2257711, 682030060 Address: Rr. 29 Nëntori, përballë ish Doganës, www.tiranabusinesspark.com [email protected] Tiranë Activity: Real Estate Developer www.tcn.com.al Contacts: +355 (0) 4 5800900 226. Activity: Airspace, Defense, Security and ICT [email protected], Company: Tirana International [email protected] School www.tendence3a.com Representative: Robert Jackson FB Tendence 3A, IG Tendence 3A Director Activity: Rental Cars (Europcar & Inter Rent brands), Import-Export of Vehicles, Official Address: Fshati Mullet, Kutia postare 1527, Distributor of Renault, Nissan and Dacia in Tiranë Albania Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2365239 [email protected] www.qsi.org/albania/alb Activity: NGO, Private, Nonprofit Pre-school Year Book 2017 89 Contact Information 227. Company: Tobacco Holdings 231. Company: Trema Engineering 2 235. Company: United Bank of Group Representative: Ilir Trebicka Albania Representative: Lirim Fezollari Technical Manager Representative: Muhamet Prlja CEO Address: Rr. Bardhok Biba, pas godinës së General Manager Address: Rr. Kavajës, ish Kombinati Hotel Tirana, Pallati i Bardhë, Kati 2, Tiranë Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Nd. 11, H. 3, Njësia Ushqimor, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2266618 Bashkiake Nr. 7, Kodi Postar 1023, Kutia Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2263089 [email protected] Postare 128, Tiranë [email protected] www.tremaengineering2.com.al Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2404575/6/7 www.thg-shpk.com Activity: Construction & Maintenance Works, [email protected] Activity: Import-Distribution of Cigarettes Architectural Designer, Developer www.ubaal.com Activity: Banking Services 228. Company: Tona Co 232. Company: Turgut Ozal Representative: Nikolla Tona Representative: Yakup Arslan 236. Company: United Transport-UPS Administrator President Representative: Niko Leka Address: Zona Industriale, Korçë Address: Rr. Pavarësia, Autostrada Tiranë- Administrators: Dorian Vezuli & Klarida Contacts: +355 (0) 82 248535 Durrës, Km.1, Kashar Leka [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2234716 Address: Rr. Dritan Hoxha, Përballë Pallatit të www.tona.al [email protected] Sportit “A. Rusi”, Tiranë Activity: Meat Processing [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2259742 Activity: Education [email protected], 229. Company: Tonucci & Partners [email protected] Albania 233. Company: TUV Austria Albania www.ups.com Representative: Neritan Kallfa Representative: George Kokkinos Activity: Courier and Transportation General Manager & Representative for Services/Local Service Provider for UPS in Address: Rr. Abdi Toptani, Torre Drin, Kati 2, Kosovo Albania Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2250711 Address: Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Pall Leskova, 237. Company: Univers [email protected] Kati 7, Ap 30, Tiranë Representative: Teuta Dushkaj www.tonucci.com Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4500523/4/5 Administrator Activity: Legal Services [email protected] www.tuv.al Address: Lagjja Spitalit, Rruga kryesore, 230. Company: TransAtlantic Albania Activity: Audit, Certification, Technical Lezhë Ltd, Dege e Huaj ne Shqiperi Inspections and Training Services on Quality Contacts: +355 (0) 682386983 Representative: Naim Kasa Management Systems (ISO Standards) [email protected] Activity: Medical Analysis Laboratory Administrator Address: Rruga M. Gjollesha, Sheshi Karl 238. Company: University of New Topia, Kati i 5-të, Tirana Ring Center, Tiranë U York Tirana Contacts: +355 (0) 686043641 Representative: Andreas Galatoulas [email protected] 234. Company: Ulysses Enterprises Activity: Oil & Gas Representative: Ervin Aliaj CEO Administrator Address: Rr. Kodra e Diellit, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 4512345 Address: Rr. Mine Peza, Nr. 2, Tiranë [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2253203, (0) 4 2253630 www.unyt.edu.al [email protected], Activity: Education [email protected] www.fedex.com Activity: Postal Services, Air Transportation Company Year Book 2017 90 239. Company: Usluga 244. Company: Vodafone Albania [email protected] Representative: Aurore Abazi Representative: Dietlof Z. Mare www.wilson-school.com CEO General Director Activity: Private School, Trade Address: Rr. Reshit Petrela, Kompleksi Address: Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Rr. 249. Company: World Vision Albania pallateve Usluga, Tiranë Pavarësia, Nr. 61, Kashar Representative: Toni Gogu Contacts: +355 (0) 692033334 Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2283313 [email protected] [email protected] General Director www.uslugaglass.com www.vodafone.al Address: Rr. “Skënderbej”, Ndërtesa Gurten, Activity: Construction, Real Estate, Glass Activity: Telecommunication Kati i 2-të, Tiranë Industry Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2419601 245. Company: Voice Star [email protected] Representative: Arta Shiroka http://www.wvi.org/albania & http://www. Administrator wvi.org/kosovo| Activity: Non-Profit Organization V Address: L. Salo Halili, Rruga e Molos, Shkodër 240. Company: Valu Add Contacts: +355 (0) 4 694034747 Management Services [email protected] Representative: Philip D. Giantris Activity: Outsourcing Services, X President Telemarketing Services 250. Company: Xhovani-4 Address: Rr. Pjetër Bogdani, Pall. 39/1, Apt. Representative: Viktor Arrinaj 4/2, Tiranë Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2251156 [email protected] W Address: Dobraç, Shkodër www.valu-add.com Contacts: +355 (0) 672004554 Activity: Consulting 246. Company: Western Atlas [email protected], International Inc. [email protected] 241. Physical Person: Vasil Shandro Representative: Petrika Kerenxhi Activity: Import-Export of Tiles and Hydro- Sanitary Equipment Address: Blv. Zhan D’ark, Kulla 1, Pall Customer Service Rep Teknoproject, Shk. 1, kati 4, Apt. 10, Tiranë Address: Rruga Semanit, km 1, fshati Afrim i Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2278031 Ri, Fier [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 34 232155 Activity: Bailiff services Z [email protected] www.bakerhughes.com 251. Company: Zhan 92 242. Physical Person: Vera Qerrushi Activity: Oil & Gas Representative: Edmond Kristo Representative: Alfred Qerrushi Administrator Administrator 247. Company: Wine.Al Address: Lagjjja Skënderbej, ish Magazinat Address: Ndërtesë private 4-katëshe, Representative: Iljaz Mehmeti N.T.SH, Elbasan përballë rajonit të Policisë, Fushë-Krujë Administrator Contacts: +355 (0) 54 246677 Contacts: +355 (0) 689013614 Address: 11/4, Rr. Asti Gogoli, Lagjja 14, [email protected] [email protected] Shkozet, Durrës Activity: Grocery Trade Activity: Trade of Cosmetics Contacts: +355 (0) 682044014 [email protected] 252. Company: ZICO SHA www.wine-al.com Representative: Trifon Murataj 243. Company: Victoria Invest- Activity: Winery and Production of Alcoholic CEO International Group and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Representative: Fatmir Kuçi Address: Rr. Nacionale SH56, Km 7, Vaqarr, 1041, Tiranë President & CEO 248. Company: Woodrow Wilson Contacts: +355 (0) 682012708 Address: Rr. 11 Nëntori, Elbasan School [email protected] Contacts: +355 (0) 688033998 Representative: Lulzim Masha Activity: Trade/ Transport Services [email protected], [email protected] President www.victoriainvest.al Address: Përballë Parkut Kombëtar, tek Activity: Construction & Engineering Projects Liqeni Artificial, Tiranë Contacts: +355 (0) 4 2266902 [email protected], Year Book 2017 91 Founding Members Gary A. Moinette IDA Lorenzo Roncari American Bank of Albania Nick Karas Panamerican Charles Levesque Economic/ Commercial Officer, US Embassy Krenar Loloçi Loloçi & Associates Honorary Members Charles Levesque Economic/ Commercial Officer, US Embassy James Jeffrey Former US Ambassador to Albania Jeffrey Griffin Former AmCham President John L. Withers Former US Ambassador to Albania Lorenzo Roncari Founding Member Marcie Ries Former US Ambassador to Albania David Anderson Former AmCham President Alexander Arvizu US Ambassador to Albania Floreta Luli-Faber Former Executive Director Henry Jardine Former Deputy Chief of Mission Year Book 2017 92 Publisher American Chamber of Commerce in Albania YearBook 2017 Publisher American Chamber of Commerce in Albania Design/Layout by: AiM Advisory Printed by: Gent Grafik AmCham thanks all people and companies who have provided materials and information for this YearBook. The content of this publication cannot be reproduced in full or part without the prior written permission of the publisher. © Copyright March, 2017 Rr. “Ibrahim Rugova”, Sky Tower, Suite 11-3 Tirana, Albania Phone: +355 4 225 9779 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.amcham.com.al