“IPBA Annual Christmas Dinner” – December 8th, 2011
80 IPBA Members and their guests enjoyed the luxurious and festive ambiance of the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club, Dublin on December 8th on the occasion of the IPBA’s Annual Christmas Party.
The IPBA would like to thank our sponsors who generously contributed towards the cost of the event.
During the evening, a raffle was held in aid of our two chosen charities
(1) The Mendicity Institution Trust and
(2) Crosscare Migrant Project.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we raised €1170.
The IPBA would like to thank the following companies for generously donating prizes for the raffle:
CQS Group
W.Grant & Sons Ltd
Trinity Corporate Services
The Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club
The Polish Embassy
Roche-Bobois
D4 Hotels
O’Callaghan Hotels
“IPBA AGM & Autumn Business Mixer” – October 17th, 2011
The Annual General Meeting of the Ireland Poland Business Association took place on Monday, October 17th in the Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club, Dublin. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Association’s Patrons, members, Council Members, and Honorary President of the IPBA, HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland.
Chairman-E.Crowley
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New IPBA Council Members for 2012:
- Mr. Przemyslaw Buczkowski, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
- Mr. James Burke, J.Burke & Associates Ltd
E.Crowley also thanked outgoing Council Members, who have given generously of their time and energy:
- Mr. Michael Reaney, Khiva Resources
- Ms. Suzanne Hill, Handel Export Consulting
The AGM was followed by the Association’s “Autumn Business Mixer” and the IPBA Council would like to thank all of our Patrons and members who supported this event.
As part of the “Mixer”, Paula Carney, Markets Manager and Development Leader, Dun & Bradstreet delivered a presentation entitled “Poland: Risk and Opportunity”
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The Association extends it’s gratitude to SIAC Construction Ltd and the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy for generously donating spot prizes for the draw.
Prize Draw Winners:
- John Ball, Height for Hire
- Mairead Mulvey, Sigmar Recruitment
- Sean Finlay, Tobin Consulting Engineers
Mr. Eamonn Crowley, IPBA Chairman addresses the AGM.
HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland addresses the AGM.
HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland addresses the AGM.
Paula Carney, Sasha Mike, Anthony Cullen of Dun & Bradstreet
L - Calbhac O'Carroll (Reddy Architecture), R - Matthew Creagh (CQS)
L - David Lanigan (A & D Wejchert & Partners, Architects), M - Sean Finlay (Tobin Consulting Engineers), R - Graham Dwyer (A & D Wejchert & Partners, Architects)
L - Garrett Monaghan (Arthur Cox), R - Pearse Ferguson (SIAC Construction)
L - Mairead Mulvey (Sigmar Recruitment), R - Mr. Eamonn Crowley, IPBA
L - Przemyslaw Buczkowski, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, R - R - Kasia Zajaczkowska (Noone Casey)
L - Andrew Noone (Noone Casey), M - John Webb (AIB), R - Michael Reaney (Khiva Resources)
L - Michael Shelly (PM Group), R - Brain McCarthy (BMCC Civil Engineering)
L - Brian Fitzsimons (Powerline), R - John McNally (Monti)
“Summer Business Mixer” – June 29th 2011
Members and guest's once again enjoyed the generous hospitality of HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Polish Ambassador to Ireland at the Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road for the Association’s “Summer Business Mixer” on June 29th.
The evening began with a presentation from HE Mr. Nawrot on Poland’s presidency in the Council of the European Union which commences on July 1st for a six month period.
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Download press release “Priorities of the Ministry of Economy during the Polish EU Presidency”
The Ambassador’s presentation was followed by a talk delivered by IPBA Chairman, Eamonn Crowley on “Understanding the Polish banking system”.
The IPBA would once again like to thank HE Mr. Nawrot and his staff for their warm and generous hospitality.
Prize Draw winners:
Brian Fitzsimons, Powerline Ltd
Marzena Kuzuch, Irish Exporters Association
Paula Hickey, Flexsource Solutions
Micheál Roche, Trinity Biotech
Thank you to Trinity Corporate Services, Warsaw and
William Grant & Sons for kindly donating prizes.
LtoR: Mícheál Roche (Trinity Biotech), Stuart Cranmer (Trinity Biotech), Brian Fitzsimons (Powerline), Artur Banaszkiewicz (Embassy Official)
LtoR: Caoimhe Delany (Irish Exporters Association), Pearse Ferguson (SIAC Construction)
LtoR: Anthony Mackey (Irish Food & Beverage Exporters), Barry Dunphy (Robertsonslow Insurances), Declan Humphreys (Power Lynch)
LtoR: Marzena Kuzuch, Jacek Jedruszak (Embassy Official)
LtoR: Marcin Wilczynski (Easi Up Lifts), HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot (Ambassador), John Ball (Height for Hire)
Eamonn Crowley (Chairman of IPBA) welcomes IPBA members to the networking meeting.
HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot giving his presentation.
IPBA members listening to the Ambassador's presentation.
Thank you to the 300 participants who attended the European Chamber of Ireland event on Thursday evening at Byrne Wallace, making the event a great networking success.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore underlined Ireland’s commitment to strengthen trade links with Europe and stressed the government’s determination to work hard to promote sustainable jobs and growth, and to grow trade with the partners in Europe. The President and Patron of the European Chamber of Ireland Jack Golden highlighted the contribution Europe has made to the development of Ireland and stressed that 60% of everything this island produces is sold to trading partners across Europe, mainly within the EU’s single market.
The topical event was followed by the European Chamber of Ireland’s Summer Evening Party where guests took the opportunity for intensive cross-European networking while enjoying a European style barbecue and bar. The stunning rooftop terrace with views over the Dublin Mountains and Dublin City provided a fantastic setting and even the Irish weather played along. Summer feeling was added to the event by the acoustic band Manila Strings.
A special Thank You goes to the European Chamber Patron CRH and the exhibitors at the event Bank of Ireland, Swiss Airlines, Houseware International, Your Self Centre and Biofires Ireland without whom the event wouldn’t have been possible.
The next social event of the European Chamber of Ireland will be the first “Chamber Ryder Cup”, which will take place on 30th of September at the K Club, Kildare – a truly international Golf Outing with teams representing countries from Europe and the World.
For your reservation please contact us before Friday 9th Sept admin@irelandpoland.com or 087 3171960.
European Ambassadors, representatives from the bi-lateral
associations together with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore and Jack Golden of CRH (Patron)
Jack Golden (CRH) with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs
Eamon Gilmore
Guests enjoying the entertainment and splendid location.
"A Practical Guide to Running a Business in Poland" - June 9th 2011
Presented by the IPBA in association with Trinity Corporate Services and The Trade & Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy.
22 participants attended this training seminar in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.
Taking into account the feedback which our members shared with us at a recent event, the IPBA asked Trinity Corporate Services to put together a seminar which would address the many concerns and question that our members currently have on the practicalities of running a business in Poland.
The IPBA would like to thank Kenny Morgan, Gabriela Kling and Andrzej Pietrasik of Trinity Corporate Services for travelling from Warsaw to present this very information and comprehensive seminar.
We would also like to thank the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy for their generous contribution towards the seminar costs.
We hope that that the following presentations will now answer some of your questions, if you were unable to attend.
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1. Introduction
2. Staff Recruitment
3. Employment Contracts
4. Taxation in Poland
5. Responsibilities of Directors
Jacek Jedruszak of the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the
Polish Embassy with Kenny Morgan (TCS) and Donal and Mary McCabe of McCabe Contracts Ltd
Delegates take their places.
Kenny Morgan of Trinity Corporate Services
Andrzej Pietrasik of Trinity Corporate Services
"Business Opportunities in Poland - Discover Polish Regions &
Special Economic Zones" - May 19th 2011
Presented by the Trade & Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy.
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1. "West Pomerania Region" - Jolanta Kielmas Download
2. "Walbrzych Special Economic Zone" - Agnieszka Simkiewicz Download
3. "Recycling Business Opportunities in Poland" - Steve Cassidy, RECOPOL Download
4. "Running a business in Poland and Ireland: Difficulties, Differences & Opportunities" - Marcin Kulik, MK Design Studio Download
IPBA “Exporting Opportunities – Poland" May 18th 2011, Davenport Hotel, Dublin.
This very well attended seminar, presented by the"Ireland Poland Business Association together with the Irish Exporters Association focused on the many opportunities available for Irish exporters of goods and services to Poland. Keynote speakers provided insightful information on their experiences of doing business in Poland along with the prospects for Irish-Polish Trade over the coming years.
In his address, Eamonn Crowley, IPBA Chairman stated that “The Polish economy grew by 3.8% in 2010 and it is forecast to grow by a further 4% in 2011. Private consumption is growing which together with a strong increase in private investment provides a perfect opportunity for Irish companies to export goods and services.”
The IPBA would like to thank our sponsors:
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1. "Current Economic Climate & General Overview of the Area" - Eamonn Crowley, IPBA Chairman Download
2. "The Polish Market" - Bartosz Siepracki, Enterprise Ireland Download
3. "Poland : Risk & Opportunity" - Kazia Zatorska, Dun & Bradstreet Download
4. "Export Opportunities in the Food & Beverage Sector" - Michael Murphy, Bord Bia Download
5. "Exporting to Poland : an overview of the Irish Experience" - Greg McElherron, Bord Bia Download
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World Gate Network
Irish Exporters Association
“Winning Public Tenders in Poland” – March 4th, Dublin
Representatives from 26 companies, many of whom are already very active in the Polish Market and some who are exploring the opportunities there, attended the “Winning Public Tenders in Poland” Seminar on March 4th at Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The event was presented by the Ireland Poland Business Association together with the Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy and CQS Group.
A large number of Irish companies are already participating and winning public tenders in Poland which not only benefits them as main contractors but also benefits the sub-contractors, suppliers, architects and consulting engineers whom they employ.
The objective of the seminar was to provide attendees with relevant and necessary information on the following areas:
- The differences between the Irish and Polish tendering processes.
- The legal requirements of the process
- The required documentation
- Overcoming the many obstacles which can be present
- The on-going management of contracts when won
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1. “Introduction”: Matthew Creagh, Managing Director - CQS Group & IPBA Council Member - Download
2. “An Overview of the area”: Michael Shelly, MD (CEE) PM Group - Download
3. “A Consultant’s experience”: Marek Klimczyk, Country Manager (Poland), Tobin Consulting Engineers - Download
4. ”Tendering Legalities in Poland”: Bartek Marzec, Senior Partner, Pawel Rataj Chartered Legal Practice - Download
5. “Tendering Legalities in the EU”: Patrick McGovern, Senior Partner, Arthur Cox - Download
The IPBA would like to thank all of the speakers for their time and tremendous contributions to the event. We also wish to thank our co-sponsors, The Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy and CQS Group.
Michael Shelly of PM Group presents.
Marek Klimczyk of Tobin Consulting Engineers presents.
Tess Byrne (IPBA) and Jacek Jedruszak of the Polish Embassy during registration.
The presenters during the Questions & Answers session (L to R)
Michael Shelly (PM Group), Bartek Marzec (Pawel Rataj Chartered Legal Practice), Marek Klimczyk (Tobin Consulting Engineers) and Patrick McGovern (Arthur Cox)
“Spring Business Mixer” – March 3rd 2011
Members and guest’s once again enjoyed the generous hospitality of HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Polish Ambassador to Ireland at the Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road for the Association’s “Spring Business Mixer “ on March 3rd.
The IPBA would once again like to thank HE Mr. Nawrot and his staff for their warm and generous hospitality.
Prize Draw winners:
Gerry O’Sullivan, Fehily Timoney & Co
Artur Banaszkiewicz, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Zbigniew Rucinski, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Marek Klimczyk, Tobin Consulting Engineers
Thank you to Trinity Corporate Services, Warsaw and Roche Bobois, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford for kindly donating prizes.
HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Polish Ambassador to Ireland and John Power, IPBA Council addressing the gathering.
“IPBA AGM & Christmas Dinner - December 9th 2010”
The Annual General Meeting of the Ireland Poland Business Association took place on Thursday, December 9th in the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Association’s Patrons, members, Council Members, and Honorary President of the IPBA, HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland.
Chairman-E.Crowley
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New IPBA Council Members for 2011:
Mr. Kenneth Morgan, Trinity Corporate Services
Mr. Pearse Ferguson, SIAC Construction Ltd
E.Crowley also thanked outgoing Council Members, who have given generously of their time and energy:
Ms. Beata Janota, Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Mr. Richard O’Sullivan, Christies PMP
Mr. Seamus McCaffrey, Matrix Business Services
The AGM was followed by a well attended Christmas Dinner and the IPBA Council would like to thank all of our Patrons and members who supported this event.
We would also like to thank our speakers:
HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot
Dermot Bolger, Playwright, Poet and Novelist
During the evening, a raffle was held in aid of the “Crosscare Migrant Project” Their internal project ‘Crosscare Polska’, provides much needed assistance in Ireland to Polish Nationals who have problems accessing mainstream services and their rights, in addition to those who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness. During the first eleven months of 2010, the project assisted over 1600 Polish Nationals.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests, we raised €870 for the charity.
The Association extends it’s gratitude to those who generously donated prizes for the raffle:
• Dermot Bolger
• The Grand Canal Hotel
• Trinity Corporate Services
• William Grant & Sons Ltd
• Fáilte Ireland
IPBA "Practical Guide to Managing Polish Companies" - October 21st - download presentations (members only)
Presented by Trinity Corporate Services - http://www.trinitycs.com
1. Differences in business practice and regulations: Poland V Ireland
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2. Establishing a company in Poland
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3. Cash flow management and debt collection in Poland
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4. Introduction to Polish taxes
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5. Corporate governance and responsibilities of Directors in Poland
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6. Sourcing employees and employment contracts in Poland
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7. Liquidation of companies in Poland
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8. Investing in Poland - Frequently Asked Questions
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“IPBA "Autumn Business Mixer” – October 21st 2010
The IPBA’s “Autumn Business Mixer” took place on October 21st at the Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road where a large gathering of members and guests enjoyed another evening of networking in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. The high turnout is again indicative of the positive belief that Irish companies still have in the Polish economy at present and for the immediate future. Joining us on this occasion was HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ireland. In his address, Eamonn Crowley, IPBA Chairman, welcomed HE Mr. Nawrot to Ireland and thanked him for accepting the role of Honorary President of the Ireland Poland Business Association.
A native of Warsaw, Mr Nawrot started his political career in 1990 in the Polish Ministry of Defence. From 1995 to 1999, he held the position of Permanent Representative of the Republic of Poland with the UN. From there, he moved to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Central and Southern Europe Division as Senior Counsellor. His first post as Ambassador was in Azerbaijan which he held from 2001 to 2005. Since 2005, he has held various Director and Deputy Head positions with departments within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The IPBA would once again like to thank HE Mr. Nawrot and his staff for their warm and generous hospitality.
Prize Draw winners:
Sean O’Loinsigh, Artur Cox
Andrew Noone, Noone Casey Chartered Accountants
Gregor Zielinski, Watt Ireland Ltd
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| L - Anna Poliszkiewicz (Trinity Corporate Services), R - Sylwia Toczyska (Trinity Corporate Services) |
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| L - Philip Galvin (F.L.I. Group), R - Michael Flynn (F.L.I. Group) |
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| L - Eamonn Crowley (IPBA Chairman), R - HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot |
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| L - Eamon Smyth (E.S. Therm Ltd), R - Gregor Zielinski (Watt Ireland Ltd) |
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| L - Michael Reaney (Khiva Resources, IPBA Council), M - Anne Murphy (Delegate Recruitment), R - Clive Gallagher (Breezemount Electrical) |
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L - Noel Prendville(Floor Form Ireland), ML - Gary McKeown (Floor Form Ireland), MR - Alan McCarthy (Brian McCarthy Contractors)
R - John Power (Lelewela Enterprises Ltd, IPBA Council) |
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| L - Jacek Jedruszak (Embassy of Poland), R - James O'Sullivan (Menawat & Co) |
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| Members utilising networking opportunities. |
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| Eamonn Crowley (IPBA Chairman) addresses the gathering. |
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| HE Mr. Marcin Nawrot addresses members attending the networking function. |
“IPBA "Summer Business Mixer” – July 1st 2010
The IPBA’s “Summer Business Mixer”, held on July 1st at the Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road was enjoyed by over 55 members and invited guests. The high turnout is again indicative of the positive belief that Irish companies still have in the Polish economy now and for the immediate future. This networking event also marked the occasion of HE Dr. Szumowski’s final gathering with the Association in his capacity as Honorary President. Eamonn Crowley, Chairman, presented Dr. Szumowski with a monoprint of Mount Brandon by the renowned Irish Artist, Niall Naessens, on behalf of the Council and Members of the IPBA and thanked him for the tremendous support which he has given to the Association during his four year term in Ireland. Dr. Szumowski and Mrs. Szumowska return to Poland in late July. In his address, Dr, Szumowski thanked the Council and Members of the IPBA for the very important role which they play in strengthening economic ties between our two countries and emphasised the importance of the Association for anyone wishing to develop their business interests in Poland.
The IPBA would once again like to thank Dr. Szumowski and his staff for their warm and generous hospitality.
Prize Draw winners:
1st Prize: €300 gift voucher for Roche Bobois Furniture store in Beacon South Quarter Shopping Centre, Sandyford
Winner – Will Byrne, WorldNet TPS
2nd Prize: 2 tickets to the Leinster Hurling Championship final in Croke Park, kindly sponsored by AIB
Winner – Marcin Wilczynski, Easi UpLifts Ltd
3rd Prize: 2 tickets to the Leinster Football Championship final in Croke Park, kindly sponsored by AIB
Winner – Manus MacCrosáin, Playprint
4th Prize: Overnight accommodation with breakfast, kindly sponsored by the McEniff Grand Canal Hotel
Winner – Beata Janota, Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy
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| Eamonn Crowley, IPBA Chairman presents HE Dr. Tadeusz Szumowski with a monoprint entitled "Mount Brandon" by Niall Naessens. |
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| HE Dr. Szumowski addresses the gathering. |
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| Suzanne Hill, Handel Export Consulting & IPBA Council with Jane Lyons, Ann McGee Consulting Ltd. |
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| David Henebery, Syncreon, Anne Murphy, Delegate Recruitment and John McDunphy, Syncreon. |
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| Brian O'Brien, Evolving Outsourcing with Frank Bodley, Bodley Financial. |
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| Andrew Clarke, Horwath Bastow Charleton, John Clark, ID Tech, Zbigniew Rucinski, Counsellor Polish Embassy. |
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| Jakub Christoph, Jakmari Solutions, Will Byrne, Worldnet TPS, Ruaidhri Horan, Jakmari Solutions, Marek Bielowicki, Jakmari Solutions. |
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| Marcin Wilczynski, Easi UpLifts Ltd, HE Dr. Szumowski and John Ball, Height for Hire Ltd. |
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| Ruta Palsauskaite, Lituanica, HE Dr. Szumowski, Tomas Rimkus, Lituanica and Jacek Jedruszak, Embassy of Poland. |
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| Tess Byrne, IPBA Administrator with HE Dr. Szumowski. |
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