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www.irelandpoland.com
Ireland Poland Business Association
Eamonn Crowley
Chairman IPBA
Welcome
Witamy Serdecznie
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Overview
The Ireland Poland Business Association is a long
established, non profit bilateral association whose
mission is to facilitate trade and business links
between Ireland and Poland through a professional,
knowledge-based, informed and experienced network
structure.
Honorary President: HE Dr. Tadeusz Szumowski, Polish
Ambassador to Ireland
Patrons: Kingspan, AIB, Fáilte Ireland, KPMG, CRH & PM Group
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IPBA Objectives
• Continuously promote greater economic ties between
Ireland and Poland
• Encourage the establishment of Irish companies in
Poland and Polish companies in Ireland
• Organise interesting and topical events providing a 1st
class networking forum for our members
• Use our collective resources i.e. Council, Patrons, the
Polish Embassy and our members to assist members
in their business endeavours
• Offer a range of products and services to our
members and patrons which offer tangible value and
benefits
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Membership Profile
• Our members are drawn from the a wide range of
sectors including:
Business & Financial Services
Distribution & Logistics
IT / Energy / Food
Project Management
Property Development & Investment / Construction
Recruitment
• Irish companies and individuals currently trading or
wishing to commence trade with Poland.
• Polish companies and individuals wishing to establish
and develop trade relations with Ireland.
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Membership Benefits
• Effective networking through organised events, with Irish and
Polish Companies.
• Business & investment opportunities – support with specific
business enquiries through access to experts in different
business areas (council, other members).
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IPBA website
- Access to an extensive range of documents and guides providing
your business with up-to-date and relevant business intelligence
- Useful links and contact information to assist you in your business
• Regular bulletins containing economic, legal, tax and relevant
updates
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Events 2010
Recent Events:
• March – “Spring Business Mixer”
• April – “Managing people within the Polish Employment Law
framework” Training Seminar.
• May – Talk by the Chief Economic Advisor to the Polish Prime
Minister.
Upcoming Events:
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1st July – “Summer Business Mixer”
September – Autumn Mixer & “Taste of Poland” Food Event
October – “Import & Export Opportunities – Poland” Seminar
December – AGM & Christmas Lunch
Other Events – Dates to be confirmed:
• IT Fact finding mission from Poland to Ireland
• Open day for the Construction Sector
• Training seminar on Polish Accounting Practices
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IPBA Contact Information
Contact Name:
Tess Byrne
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
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