Events Calendar - The Serbian-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC)

* NEWS & EVENTS * Chicago, June 24, 2010 * AWARD OF EXCELLENCE * Cook County has honored our organization with the Award of Excellence for promoting international business in the Chicagoland area. Cook County Treasurer, Ms. Maria Pappas presented the Award to Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of SACC Chicago, April 14, 2010. Business and Investment Opportunities in Southeast Europe The first event of this kind with the purpose of promoting business investment opportunities in the selected countries of the Southeast Europe. The program included a panel presentations and moderated discussion from the official representatives at the Consul level of the six countries: Bosnia and Hercegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey. The conference was organized by the American Southeast Europe Chamber of Commerce and Baker & McKenze LLP. Serbian American Chamber of Commerce was one of the principle partners for this event. Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of the Serbian American Chamber of Commerce was representing the Republic of Serbia at the conference. Chicago, February 6, 2010. An evening of Art, French Cuisine, and Music was an absolute success by every measure! The organizers were exceptionally pleased that all of the seats were taken in a cozy interior of the Theatre Café. Our guest artist, Dr. Gordana Nenadovic-Milivojcevic presented her beautiful paintings and icons, many of which were sold through the silent auction. One lucky guest received painting as a gift from Dr. Nenadovic. The Serbian-American Chamber of Commerce received a few new membership registrations, and more are expected to come as the result of this occasion. A very good food and some really nice music would probably bring the same guests back to Theatre Café. Once again, hard work by the Board of Directors has paid off. However, this time most of the credit for putting together this successful event goes to Mr. Jovan Ignjatovic who has recently joined the SACC, and who brought a new wave of activities and energy to the organization. Dear Members and Friends, Please join us for our SACC Holiday Social at the St. Sava Club Sunday, December 13, 6pm Serbian Cultural and Arts Center St. Sava 448 W. Barry Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 The Serbian-American Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has decided to organize a casual gathering instead of our regular monthly meeting. Let’s finish the year of SACC’s active work and good results in a relax atmosphere and Holiday spirit. The entrance is free, and your friends are welcome too. Hope to see you all on December 13th at the St. Sava Club! Chicago (IL), November 9, 2009 The Serbian American Chamber of Commerce hosted the first "Chicago ExporTeams and Doing Business with Serbia" conference. Along with launching the "Chicago ExporTeams" initiative to facilitate information sharing, networking, and collaboration among Chicagoland-based international trade and business organizations, this event was primarily focused on promoting the great opportunities that exist for trade and investment in Serbia. Plenty of useful information and interesting presentations, a very good turnout, and excellent technical facilities of the Rolling Meadows Convention Center made this event a success beyond the organizers' expectations. The presence of the following honorable guests certainly brought the event to a higher level: Congresswoman Melissa Bean, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia Mr. Vladimir Petrovic, Consul General of Republic of Serbia Mr. Desko Nikitovic, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince of Serbia Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine, and the Mayor of Rolling Meadows, Mr. Kenneth Nelson. The principal participants included: Ms. Robin Mugford from U.S. Department of Commerce, Ms. Dasha Djukic, Executive Director of the International Business Club, Ms. Vesna Peric, Director of the Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA), and Mr. Igor Nestorovic, Director of Agrobanka - Diaspora Business Development. Serbian American Chamber of Commerce presented the “Small Business Advocate Award” to the keynote speaker, Congresswoman Melissa Bean. Agrobanka (Belgrade, Serbia) - The Bank of DIASPORA was the general sponsor. This was certainly the biggest event of the year in the Serbian-American business community! Photos: A very good turnout at the conference \| Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of the SACC Congresswoman Melissa Bean Mr. Vladimir Petrovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serb Mr. Desko Nikitovic, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia Crown Prince of Serbia Alexander Karadjordjevic Mr. Milos Dedovic , Director of the SACC Ms. Robin Mugford, International Trade Specialist, US Department of Commerce Ms. Dasha Djukic, Executive Director of International Business Club Ms. Vesna Peric, Director of the Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency Mr. Igor Nestorovic, Director of Agrobanka - Diaspora Business Development SACC Board of Directors with Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince of Serbia Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine and Congresswoman Melissa Bean Presenting “Small Business Advocate Award” to Congresswoman Melissa Bean, Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of the SACC Cleveland (Ohio), September 21, 2009 - The President of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadic expressed support for the Serbian American Chamber of Commerce during his meetings in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Vladimir Petrovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadic, President, Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of the SACC, and Mr. Desko Nikitovic, Consul General of the Republic of Serbia. President Tadic expressed hope that American investors will continue to find Serbia an attractive place to make money! 2958 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618 Theatre Café 2958 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618 Theatre Café 2958 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618 Theatre Cafe 2958 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL 60618
Belgrade (Serbia), July 1, 2009. - Promoting SACC program and activities in Belgrade, Serbia. During his recent visit to Serbia, Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President of the SACC, had numerous meetings with the relevant institutions, ministries and businesses in Serbia, including Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of the US in Belgrade, Ministry of Trade and Services, Ministry of Economy and Regional Development, University of Belgrade (Rektorat), and SIEPA. Mr. Golubovich was accompanied at some of those meetings with two SACC Directors, Ms. Tamara Vesna begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting and Mr. Nenad Simeunovic begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting . The SACC has received a strong support and endorsement for its program and activities, along with the interest expressed by the organizations listed above in the future collaboration. Meeting at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce: (from the left) Ms. Marica Vidanovic, Senior Advisor, Mr. Zoran Golubovich, President SACC, Mr. Milos Bugarin, President SCC, Ms. Jelena Jovanovic, Secretary (IT Department).
June 8, 2009. - The Serbian-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC) held its first monthly meeting on June 7th, 2009 at the Serbian Cultural and Arts Center St. Sava in Chicago. The turnout was very good, with both old and new (prospect) members, representing a variety of professional businesses. The members of the Board of Directors were pleased to hear a lot of positive feedback received after presenting the new SACC business concept and plans for the future projects and activities. There was a sincere feeling that something new is happening, and there was obvious excitement among both older and younger attendees. Perhaps the best summary of the meeting’s success would be to quote our Consul General, Mr. Desko Nikitovic, who called the meeting “historic”, and he pointed out that the SACC organization has a bigger chance to succeed than any other Serbian organization!”. Consul General, Mr. Desko Nikitovic welcomed the new SACC Board of Directors. Nenad Simeunovic begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting , Gen. Con. Desko Nikitovic, Goran Veselinovic begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting , Tamara Vesna begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting & Dejan Milojkovic; seating: Vlado Bjelopetrovic, Zoran Golubovic, Bosko Popovic & Milos Dedovic begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting The new President, Mr. Zoran Golubovich (left) and the previous President, Mr. Vlado Bjelopetrovic with Consul General, Mr. Desko Nikitovic. SACC in VESTI [Serbian only]