The value of FDI in Poland exceeded PLN 712 billion at the end of 2015. Read the report on the impact of FDI and contribution to the Polish economy in the past quester century.
More info: http://inwestycjezagraniczne.com
We are pleased to invite you to the AmCham Annual General Meeting, Board Elections & Christmas Reception on Monday, December 5, 2016, 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. at the Ballroom of the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel. This will be a particularly busy evening featuring an address by a prominent guest speaker, the release of AmCham’s 2016 Annual Report, AmCham Board Elections and the recognition of our student essay contest winners*.
AmCham is hiring! American Chamber of Commerce in Poland (AmCham) is currently looking for a full time Public Policy Assistant to help drive its policy, legal and governmental affairs agenda. The positon will be based in Warsaw and will be supervised by the AmCham Legal Counsel.
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Founded in 1990, the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland (“AmCham”) is the leading voice for international investors in Poland. It is composed of over 300 companies representing a wide range of sectors, and has significant American presence, including 80 of the 500 Fortune companies. AmCham’s aim is to ensure a growth-oriented business and investment climate in Poland. AmCham provides a platform for discussion and debate on the legal environment in Poland and takes active part in the legislative process. The organization’s advocacy work includes cooperation with the public sector and other business organizations; the monitoring and analyzing of Polish and EU legislation; preparing position papers, policy statements and legal opinions; collaboration with member company government relations managers; and participation in rule-making. More information: www.amcham.pl
The AmCham Diner at the European Economic Congress in Katowice – May 18-20, 2016 at the Krynica Economic Forum – September 6-8, 2016
The AmCham Diner will be back at the two largest economic events in Poland – in Katowice and Krynica. The AmCham Diner is not only a popular meeting place, it also exemplifies the scope and importance of American investment in Poland. This project has the largest impact in terms of topics covered and in the dialogue between business and government.
We are pleased to announce the ninth edition of the American Chamber of Commerce Student Essay Contest, with a grand prize of $500 USD for the best essay, and 3 runners-up with prizes of $150 USD each. The contest is open to high school students affiliated with your companies. Each member company must choose one essay and submit it to AmCham to compete for the grand prize. This contest is open only to nominations from AmCham members.
The essays will be judged by an Awards Committee made up of Board of Directors and AmCham Members. The winner will be invited to our Annual General Meeting on December 10, 2015 at the Warsaw Marriott Hotel to read their essay.
Rules and details are attached. Deadline for submission to AmCham is Monday, November 23, 2015.
We encourage you to seek out students within your companies and give them an opportunity to compete.
Please send the essays directly to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Extra prize is sponsored by our Partner Plagiat.pl
For the 20th consecutive year, we are organizing the AmCham Charity Drive to help children from 8 orphanages across the country and one single mothers' shelter in Słomczyn. All gifts are welcome, however, as these organizations struggle for everyday items, we encourage you to read the list below before making a decision on your donation. Please note that the single mothers’ shelter primarily needs fundamental articles, especially clothing and shoes for the winter. The items in bold are ones that are needed most.
In order to deliver the goods for Christmas we must receive them by Monday, December 7that the AmCham office, located on Emilii Plater 53, 19h floor, 00-113 Warszawa. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It is also possible to make cash donations to our Charity fund, which is used to purchase undeliverable goods (ex. coal and natural gas) on your behalf.
Our account number is:
Fundacja Amerykańskiej Izby Handlowej w Polsce:
93 1240 6003 1111 0010 4343 0032
All companies that participate in this project will be listed on the AmCham web site (www.amcham.pl) and featured in the Fall edition of our magazine - The American Investor.
Here is the list of needed items:
If you want to help us make the holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most, please contact Anita Kowalska at +48 (22) 520-5994 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
See our video coverage from the AmCham Diner in Krynica and listen to all great discussions! The 25th edition of the Economic Forum was well-attended and a high-light during this pre-election season. AmCham’s Diner created a dynamic and inviting atmosphere where a lot of important people chose to meet.
AmCham is a patron of the conference TransPoland: Transport as key link in East – West Trafe Exchange: Useful solutions for small and medium- sized enterprises. It will take place on November 4 at Expo XXI, ul. Prądzyńskiego 12/14. The conference is a part of 3rd International Tranport and Logistics Exhibitons taking place in Warsaw from November 4 to November 6.
The participation is free of charge. For registraton please go there.
More information and agenda
The presence of American investors in Poland contributed to the economic development of our country and contributes to stability and economic security. American companies honored by the Polish Minister of Economy invested billions in Poland
June 29th. 16 member companies of the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland (AmCham) have been awarded Honorary Medals of Merit for Economic Development of the Republic of Poland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Janusz Piechociński, granted State decorations for outstanding achievements in the field of innovation, industry promotion, research, development and introduction of effective methods of management.
Among the awarded companies were global corporations such as 3M, P&G, McDonald's, CH2M, Coca-Cola, Enterprise Investors, GE, General Motors, Google, IBM, International Paper, Lynka, Marriott, Mars, Motorola Solutions and UPC Poland. These 16 companies had a major impact on Polish economic transformation and invested over 26 billion zlotys and employ more than 48 thousand employees.
Granting Medals of Merit for the Development of the Economy by the Minister of Economy emphasizes the large impact of American investors on Polish development. Investors from the other side of the Atlantic were among the first to transform the Polish market after 1989.
Most of the honored companies have been operating and developing on the Polish market for over 25 years. During this time, they have invested billions of dollars in the Polish economy – said Tony Housh, Chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in Poland. As companies, they represent a wide range of sectors that show the diversity of American investment.What they share in common is a commitment to this market, their employees, best practices and making a positive impact on Polish society.
During the event, in addition to the 16 representatives of AmCham member companies, also present were the US Ambassador to Poland, Stephen D. Mull; Chairman of AmCham, Tony Housh, and representatives of government and numerous guests. They emphasized the importance of Polish – American relations and partnership in the field of economy and investment. Americans are one of the most dynamic groups of foreign investors in Poland. They brought to Poland not only capital, but also knowledge which enables the development of commerce in the country.
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy, Janusz Piechocinski stressed that Poland is grateful to those who participated in the economic transformation. - The presence of American investors in Poland contributed to the economic development of our country and contributes to stability and economic security - he added.
The Medals have been awarded since December 2014. Distinction awarded by the Minister of Economy honors individuals, companies and institutions active in the field of economy, making significant contributions to its development.
The new medal is intended to highlight the outstanding achievements in the area of innovation, promotion of Polish industry, implementation of new technologies, research, development and introduction of effective methods of management. In February this year, among honored institutions was the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland.
The companies that will be recognized are,
1) 3M
2) Coca-Cola
3) CH2MHill
4) Enterprise Investors
5) GE
6) GM
7) Google
8) IBM
9) International Paper
10) Lynka
11) Marriott Hotel
12) Mars
13) McDonald’s
14) Motorola
15) P&G
16) UPC
AmCham Diner has attracted politicians, economists, entrepreneurs and big names from global companies in Europe and USA.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Poland was for the first time the official partner of the European Congress in Katowice.
AmCham held its “AmCham Diner” that from the first day of the Congress became the most popular and most unique meeting place offering coffee, drinks, cakes and, all in a very American atmosphere.
It was not only a great place for meetings and discussions for the participants of the Congress, but also offering interviews with leading representatives of business and government. We had a great pleasure to host among others: Olgierd Dziekónski, Secretary of State at the Presidential Chancellery; Katarzyna Kacperczyk, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Aldona Antoniszyn-Klik, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economy; Marcin Korolec, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Environment and MEP Danuta Hübner
AmCham also organized interview sessions on digital economy, innovation and U.S.-Poland relations.
On Tuesday evening Enterprise Investors celebrated its 25th anniversary at the AmCham Diner.
The AmCham Diner was generously supported by: McDonald and McCade, 3M Poland, CH2MHILL, Enterprise Investors, Facebook, Google, International Paper, iQor, PM Group, UPC, Coca-Cola Poland Services, Nec, Perła –Browary Lubelskie and Agencja 12stopni.pl. – Thank you!
Since 1995 AmCham Poland has managed to raise over 187,000.00 PLN in its charity drive.
AmCham and its Foundation has had charitable endeavors since 1995. The total amount of money raised and distributed by the Foundation is 187,085.76 PLN.
In sum over a 19 year period the AmCham Charity Drive delivered goods to nine orphanages and two family shelters. We transported over 1500 cartons of goods to the children from all over Poland and helped more than 1000 children.
Citi Handlowy, General Electric and United Technologies Named Impact Pioneers at AmCham's 25th Anniversary Gala
During AmCham's 25th Anniversary Gala, three Impact Pioneers were recognized: Citi Handlowy, General Electric and United Technologies. Citi Handlowy dynamically entered Polish market and till this day is perceived as a symbol of American investment in Poland. The General Electric Company, which has been working on the Polish market since 1992, continues to increase its activity in Poland and is responsible for employing almost 10,000 people. UTC is a company that has played a key role in the development of the modern Polish aviation industry and created the Aviation Valley in south-eastern Poland.
Polish government awards Amcham the Honorary Badge of Merit for the Economic Development of the Republic of Poland.
Investors from the U.S. have brought to our country not only capital and know-how, but also a modern business model, close to our own entrepreneurs - said Deputy Prime Minister Janusz Piechociński during the ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland. The ceremony took place on 14 February 2015 in Warsaw.
Recognizing the contribution of the American Chamber of Commerce and its members in the economic development of the country, Deputy Prime Minister Janusz Piechociński awarded Chairman Tony Housh the Honorary Badge of Merit for the Economic Development of the Republic of Poland.
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New Officers for the 2015-2016 term were elected by the AmCham Board of Directors. We all look forward to an exciting two-year term ahead of us.
Tony Housh, Senior Counselor at APCO Worldwide has been elected as the Chairman. The Vice-Chairs are Judith Gliniecki, Partner at CEE Equity Partners and Joanna Bensz, Country Manager at CH2MHill. Treasurer is Paul Fogo, Managing Partner at JF Legal, and Secretary is Richard Lada.
Congratulations to the new Officers of the AmCham Board!
The full Board of Directors for the term 2015-2016 is:
On December 8, 2014, the American Chamber of Commerce in Poland held its Annual General Meeting & Christmas Reception at the Regent Hotel in Warsaw. The business portion of our evening included the Auditor’s Report and the Annual Report, approved by a quorum of members, which we attach for your review. Highlights of the evening included an address by Ambassador Stephen Mull, a speech by Professor Leszek Balcerowicz, our student essay contest winners, and the election of a new Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 term.
This year’s AmCham Student Essay Contest Grand Prize Winner was Nikola Gutowska, representing Animex. The runners up were Michał Kożuchowski, representing Łaszczuk & Partners, Sebastian Sirotin, representing the American School of Warsaw and Hanna Bar, representing GE. Congratulations to the winners!
We also congratulate our 2015-2016 term Board of Directors:
We thank UTC - United Techonologies Corporation for sponsoring the Christmas Reception and making the evening special. We thank our sponsors in-kind: Adoria Wines, Bose, Pepsi-Cola, Starbucks, Żubrówka, and the raffle grand prize sponsor – Air France/KLM/Delta.
Finally, a great big Thank You to all our members who work with us to help us achieve so much throughout the year. Your commitment to AmCham, enthusiasm and ideas inspire us to bring you the best service possible.
We would like to make you aware of opportunities to advertise with our American Investor magazine, which is the longest-running English-language business magazine in Poland today.
While helping develop our quarterly, as an advertising client, your message will reach top decision-makers in AmCham member companies and beyond: Over 1,000 copies or American Investor are delivered in mail every quarter to managers in member companies while another 1,000 copies are delivered to AmCham friends in government institutions, NGOs, and non-member companies through our exclusive distribution deals with top Warsaw hotels and the VIP lounge at the Warsaw Chopin Airport.
The first issue of American Investor in 2015 (AI Winter 2015) will appear on January 7. Make your enquiry now to book your advertising space in all four issues in 2015 for a discount price! Deadline for booking is 28 November!
E-mail content AI editor Tom Ćwiok at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out about how your expose in American Investor can be best crafted to meet your needs in 2015.
For the 2015 rate card click here:
http://amcham.pl/amcham-media/american-investor?layout=edit&id=120
We are pleased to announce the eighth edition of the American Chamber of Commerce Student Essay Contest, with a grand prize of $500 USD for the best essay, and 3 runner-up prizes of $150 USD each. The contest is open to high school students affiliated with your companies. Each member company must choose one essay and submit it to AmCham to compete for the grand prize.
The essays will be judged blindly by an Awards Committee made up of Board of Directors and AmCham Members. The winner will be invited to our Annual General Meeting on December 8, 2014 at the Regent Hotel to read the essay.
Rules and details are in the attached form. Deadline for submission to AmCham is 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2014.
We encourage you to seek out students within your companies and give them an opportunity to compete.
Please do not forward this announcement to the non-member parties.
Please send the essays directly to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Instructions for the essay contest here
Poland’s Medal of Honor, the highest civilian honor in the country, is awarded each year by the President of the Republic of Poland to a select number of individuals. We are pleased to inform you that nine AmCham members were presented this award for their significant contributions to Poland's political and economic transformation. The ceremony was held November 3, 2014 at the Presidential Palace and the awards were presented by Minister Olgierd Dziekoński, Secretary of State at the President’s Chancellery.
Please join us in congratulating the following for this significant achievement:
Krzyż Komandorski Orderu Odrodzenia Polski – Jacek Siwicki
Krzyż Kawalerski Orderu Odrodzenia Polski – Piotr Freyberg, George Osypowicz, Jerzy Thieme
Krzyż Oficerski Orderu Odrodzenia Polski – David Mitzner, Roman Rewald
Krzyż Oficerski Zasługi Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej – George Handy
Krzyż Kawalerski Orderu Zasługi Rrzeczypospolitej Polskiej – Tony Housh
Złoty Krzyż Zasługi – John Lynch
This momentous recognition showcases the important role AmCham members and their entrepreneurial spirt played in building a thriving and successful Polish economy since 1989. American companies were pioneers in Polish investment and still represent the strongest international investors in Poland today. Over the past 25 years AmCham member companies have invested over 30 billion dollars in Poland, and created over 200 thousand jobs. This success has lead to 70% of U.S. businesses reinvesting in Poland by opening an additional branch, factory, or business center in Poland. All of this is a testament to the vital work our members do here in Poland.
Here is to the next 25 years! With your help the next 25 will be just as groundbreaking.
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For the 19th consecutive year, AmCham is organizing its Charity Drive to help children from 8 orphanages across the country and one single mothers' shelter in Słomczyn. All gifts are welcome, however, as these organizations struggle for everyday items, we encourage you to read the list below before making a decision on your donation. Please note that the single mothers’ shelter primarily needs fundamental articles, especially clothing and shoes for the winter. The items in bold are ones that are needed most.
In order to deliver the goods for Christmas we must receive them by Wednesday, December 10th at the AmCham office, located on Emilii Plater 53, 19h floor, 00-113 Warszawa. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It is also possible to make cash donations to our Charity fund, which is used to purchase undeliverable goods (ex. coal and natural gas) on your behalf.
Our account number is:
Fundacja Amerykańskiej Izby Handlowej w Polsce:
93 1240 6003 1111 0010 4343 0032
All companies that participate in this project will be listed on the AmCham web site and featured in the Fall edition of our magazine - The American Investor.
Here is the list of needed items:
If you want to help us make the holiday season a little brighter for those who need it most, please contact Anita Kowalska at +48 (22) 520-5994 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The visit to Poland of U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, along with several CEO's from corporate America, with AmCham Poland was an important and symbolic event for Poland as the country begins its next chapter of economic development. Secretary Pritzker noted the great accomplishments of Poland, but that there is still much work to be done strengthening economic ties between Poland and the United States. AmCham's work on TTIP and industry issues is our attempt to move Poland forward and to strengthen these ties.
In the aftermath of the visit of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker, and the President’s Export Council, we are pleased to inform you that ABC News covered the successful breakfast meeting we organized yesterday. You can read the ABC News story at this link: http://abcnews.go.com
To see pictures from the event, check out our gallery
On September 30, 2014 Marta Pawlak, AmCham's legal counsel, together with other experts from the business and public sectors, participated in a debate on the Public Procurement Law. The debate was organized by the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency and the British Polish Chamber of Commerce. The aim of the debate was to review barriers faced by entrepreneurs that are related to the Public Procurement Law and to discuss current changes to the law.
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Pictured above: Sławomir Majman, President at Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency |
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AmCham is excited to present its Polish TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) website, which serves as an information platform for TTIP in Poland.
The site includes basic facts on the agreement, an explanation of the negotiation process, links to important publications and websites, and latest TTIP news. Our member companies and network organizations are encouraged to place a link to this website on your company websites and other digital media sites.
In order for the website to be as visible online as possible, we need your help in spreading awareness about it. This could mean adding a link to your website or social feeds, visiting the site, and/or spreading the news to others.
Please visit the website at http://www.ttipinfo.pl/
For the tenth consecutive year, over 900 managers of the largest companies in Lower Silesia, local authorities and diplomatic corps gathered on Friday, 12th of September in the courtyard of the Arsenal Museum in Wroclaw to celebrate the International Oktoberfest – a renowned beer festival organized annually by the international chambers of commerce operating in Wrocław (American Chamber of Commerce, British Polish Chamber of Commerce, German Polish Chamber of Commerce in Poland with support of the Irish Chamber of Commerce, Netherlands-Polish Chamber of Commerce and the Scandinavian-Polish Chamber of Commerce).
We have had the pleasure to welcome Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Poland Robin Barnett, US Consul General in Krakow Ellen Germain, Consul General of Germany in Wroclaw Elisabeth Wolbers, Deputy Ambassador of Ireland Padraig Francis. This business mixer has definitely become one of the main international business events in Wroclaw and is a must-do for top management representatives of the Chambers’ member companies and international companies doing business in the Lower Silesia.
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AmCham Gdańsk has organized a meeting with Mr. Peter Chase, Vice-President for Europe at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. (location TBC).
Mr. Chase will speak about the work of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce office in Brussels, will comment on recent developments in the EU, and will particularly speak about the status and hopes for TTIP (the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership). This will be an opportunity to hear from the strongest business association in the U.S. and to get a Brussels perspective on the business environment in Europe.
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Please visit the our new website about TTIP at www.ttipinfo.pl
The American Chamber of Commerce in Poland is proud to have once again taken part in the Economic Forum in Krynica Zdrój.
Prepared by AmCham and KPMG Poland, the report titled 'Successful Together! The Impact of U.S. Investments in Poland' was showcased during during the Economic Forum. This report aims to present the contribution made by American investors to Poland’s economic growth. The focus is on showing American investments and reinvestments in selected sectors of Poland’s economy. The report also presents the scale of Polish investments in the USA, Polish-American commercial cooperation and an overview of studies on the potential outcomes of TTIP.
Contents of the Report Include:
AmCham also unveiled its ‘Building Red and White Skyscrapers- The Role of the U.S. on Poland’s 25-year Transformation’ report at the AmCham Diner at Krynica.
