The October 15 luncheon presentation will highlight the presence of a delegation from Poland representing the EU-funded Eastern European Gateway project, which is a part of the Operational Program of Development of Eastern Poland – the National Convergence Strategy. Presenters will include Mr. Zdzislaw Wojtasik, project development manager, and Mr. Krzysztof Raducki, IT coordinator. The Polish delegation will also include the president of the Local Investor Service Center of Bieliny and representatives of local government economic development agencies.
The most important goal of the LCOI – Eastern European Gateway project is to increase interest in the business and tourism opportunities in eastern Poland based on the independent and cooperative activities of the newly-established Local Investor Service Centers (LISC). Five of Poland’s 16 voivodeships that belong to the sector designated as Eastern Poland will benefit from the project.
According to PACC president Lucas Fuksa, “As the host organization, our Chamber intends to make one more significant contribution to helping identify new markets, possibilities, and new opportunities for our members and for others, benefitting the local business community, the State of Illinois, and Poland.” In addition to the Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC), organizational co-sponsors of the event included the Trade Office of the IL DCEO, the Polish American Contractors Builders Association (PACBA), the Investment and Trade Section of the Polish Embassy in Washington DC, Miller Canfield, and World Trade Illinois.
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The PACC is at the forefront of encouraging and promoting domestic and foreign trade to benefit its members and future business associates. The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois as a business association. As the voice of Polish American business men and women, the Chamber is dedicated to serving their best interests through education on current trends and facilitating commercial contacts. The Chamber is also at the forefront of encouraging and promoting domestic and foreign trade to benefit its members, the community, and the State of Illinois. Its goals include promoting member businesses and enhancing trade relations between the US and Poland.