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TABLE OF CONTENTS NEWS
INVESTMENTS IN POLAND
FROM THE REGIONS
EXPO
NEWS PAIiIZ panel on the 20th Krynica Economic Forum President of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency - Mr Sławomir Majman invites you to take part in the discussion panel: “Investments in Central and Eastern Europe: after the crisis” which will be held during the 20th Krynica Economic Forum.
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For more information please visit: www.forum-ekonomiczne.pl. (Source: PAIiIZ) Eastern Poland on the 20th Economic Forum in Krynica Zdrój The Microregion Eastern Poland organises a discussion panel “Investment opportunities in Eastern Poland - barriers and development opportunities” which will be held on September 9th, 2010 at the 20th Economic Forum in Krynica.
The panel will be attended by: Krzysztof Hetman - Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Regional Development, Krzysztof Rybiński - professor at the Warsaw School of Economics, Krzysztof Opawski - former Minister of Infrastructure, Jarosław Maciej Gross - president of the Profit law firm, Bożena Czaja - Member of the Management Board of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency and representatives of administration of the five regions which form the macroregion of Eastern Poland. This is the 20th time the Forum in Krynica gathers international experts and leaders of the political, social, economic and cultural life. All this to facilitate direct experience and opinion exchange which helps in making decisions and undertaking joint initiatives which are vital for the development of international and interregional co-operation. For more information please contact: Małgorzata Miesztalska, tel. 22 334 99 45, e-mail: malgorzata.miesztalska@paiz.gov.pl. (Source: PAIiIZ) Cracow students best in the contest for the Cisco University Prize Students of the University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Cracow won two first places in the prestigious IT contest for the “Cisco University Prize”.
The Cisco University Prize is a contest for students of technical universities which has been organised by one of the world IT leaders - Cisco Systems Inc. This year the contest attracted 60 students from 8 Polish cities. Participants had to prepare answers to three questions concerning IT and net development; and address issues regarding changes in the way people will organise their work in the next ten years. The best candidates took part in a phone interview in English and selected students were invited to a personal interview with one of directors at Cisco who selected winners of the contest. Wojciech Gertz, student of University of Science and Technology in Cracow turned out to be the best. The winner will have the possibility to do a three months paid internship at Cisco in Warsaw. The second place was taken by Grzegorz Świstowski also from AGH in Cracow. (Source: University of Science and Technology) INVESTMENTS IN POLAND New aircraft on the sky of Rzeszów The Rzeszów University of Technology modernizes its Aviation Training Center (ATC) using EU funds. By the new academic year it will be in possession of five new aircraft. The funds will be invested in upgrading the equipment as well as in new flight simulators.
The Ministry of Regional Development resumed its decision to grant funds for two strategic investments of the Rzeszów University of Technology: acquisition of new aircraft and upgrade of the Aviation Training Center as well as construction of a new and very modern Education and Conference Center. Due to this decision ATC has already acquired three new one-engine “Liberty XL2”. With the help of the EU Programme for Development of Eastern Poland, it is just the first step in ATC’s modernization startegy. By September this year the Centre will acquire two “Liberty XL2” and by the end of 2010 two additional two-engine “Piper Seneca V” will be bought. Not only new planes signal positive changes at the Rzeszów University of Technology. The modernization project envisages also construction of a new aviation center which is expected to include a new runway, new hangars and a room for the new flight simulators. Before the start of the programme, ATC was equipped with 11 airplanes which had been purchased in the 80s. The new machines rank among the most modern in the world. - These aircraft are equipped in a modern way with the latest solutions that can be found in all new machines around the world. This is a durable equipment and, what is important, consumes little fuel, namely 20 litres per hour - said the chief of ATC, Jerzy Bakunowicz. (Source: Gazeta Wyborcza - Rzeszów August 19th 2010. Author: Agata Kulczycka) Three new investments in the Łódż Special Economic Zone Three companies decided to develop their investment projects in the Łódź SEZ - Mabion, Eko-Region Kleszczów and P.P.H.U. “Vertex”.
Mabion - a biotech company will invest in the Łódz Special Economic Zone at least PLN20 mln. The company will create a modern research center in the Textorial Park. 30 people will be employed there. It will be the first research center of the biotech company in the Łódź Special Economic Zone. The firm works on new generation of drugs using modern genetic engineering achievements. Research projects run by the company include preparation of drugs applied in cancer therapy. Mabion will carry out work on their own products as well as provide services to external customers - pharmaceutical and other biotech companies. Graduates or post-graduates in the field of biotechnology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry and pharmacy will find employment in the research center’s laboratories. It is worth mentioning that on July 1st, 2010 the Łódź SEZ signed an agreement with the Medical University in Łódź on the creation of Biotechnological Park. It is going to be built in the Educational and Clinical Center of the Medical University in Łódź. Companies active in the field of medicine and biotechnology will operate in this park. Almost 4000 sq kilometers in one of the buildings of the Educational and Clinical Center will be put at their disposal. The second company is Eko-Region Kleszczów in the Kleszczów Subzone which on a 5.5 ha plot wants to build an innovative plant where synthetic gas from organic waste will be obtained. This gas can be used as a source of energy to power internal combustion engines as well as to generate electricity and thermal energy. The construction of the plant will consume at least PLN80 mln. Not less than 50 people will find employment there. The investment will contribute to the reduction of the amount of untreated waste in the region and will also limit the emission of CO2 to the atmosphere. P.P.H.U. “Vertex” in Łódź (Nowy Józefów) intends to build a plant where packages with three-dimensional and animation elements for food and cosmetic sector will be produced. The investor declared to invest PLN 13 mln and to create at least 12 jobs. “Vertex” is the twelfth company which chose to locate its investment project the Łódź Special Economic Zone in 2010. The companies attracted to the area since the beginning of the year are committed to spend approximately PLN340 mln and to create nearly 700 jobs. Another three companies will be granted permission to operate in the Łódź SEZ this September. The Board of the Łódź SEZ plans to close this year with the acquisition of 20 companies to the area. (Source: Łódź Special Economic Zone S.A.) Sitech starts co-operation with Fisher Dynamics On August 25th, 2010 Sitech - the American leader in manufacturing car seat mechanisms initiated joint production with Fisher Dynamics. The production process will be developed on the premises of a Sitech production facility in Polkowice.
This is the first time a co-operation partner creates its own production space within a Sitech factory. Due to the initiative this will be the first place where Fisher Dynamics will start production in Europe. The production project was officially opened by Hans-Joachim Schreiner and the Fisher Dynamice Management Board - Alfred Michael Fisher and Bill Clark. The opening was also attended by the Starost of Polkowice, Marek Tramis; Mayor of Polkowice, Władysław Wabik and the President of the Legnica Special Economic Zone, Adam Grabowiecki PhD. (Source: Legnica Special Economic Zone) MACROECONOMIC POLAND
Source: www.nbp.pl FROM THE REGIONS New permission for the Zakłady Azotowe “Puławy” On August 24th the Starachowice SEZ issued a new business activity permission. The permission was granted to Zakłady Azotowe “Puławy”.
The company will start production and distribution of innovative liquid fertilizers PULASKA® made of urea and amonium sulphate. This is the company’s second permission in the SEZ. The facility will be located in the Puławy sub zone. According to the permission agreement the company declared to:
(Source: Starachowice SEZ) Fast - growing “Kielce Silicon Valley” Kielce Technology Park (KTP) carries out an intensive investment process. A new area for business, which is necessary to accommodate both new and existing innovative companies, is growing fast.
The Kielce Technology Park, located in the north- west part of the city, is not only one of the youngest but also one of the most rapidly developing park initiatives in Poland. In early May 2010 the construction process which will allow to create favorable conditions for enterprise development was initiated. The value of the project is estimated to reach PLN85 mln, including PLN 58 mln from the Operational Programme Development of Eastern Poland 2007-2013. Funds from the Regional Operational Programme of the Świętokrzyskie region will also allow to create Design Laboratories, so that KTP could implement a comprehensive support program for the design industry in the region. In addition, companies which will establish their activities in the Park, will be provided with preferential rents as well as with broad access to business services. - We managed to save a lot on tender procedures and now we are able to allocate those savings to further development. Not taking advantage of these funds would require us to return the grant to the European Union, a thing we cannot afford. - said Szymon Mazurkiewicz, director of PKT. The Park has also prepared an offer for companies which currently cannot count on renting space in the park. They may choose an alternative solution - they may enter into co-operation with KTP without physical presence in the Park. - “The e-incubator project” is a proposal for innovative companies which have already earned their position on the market, but now need a further impetus for development. - said Dominika Kraska, head of Consulting and Technology Transfer Division at KTP. KTP creative infrastructure will be opened by mid-2011 (Source: Kielce Technology Park) Biotechnological Cracow In September 2010 Cracow will host an international biotechnology conference “Central European Congress of Life Sciences Eurobiotech 2010”.
Eurobiotech 2010 is a continuation of a series of conferences which started in 2007 and were devoted to selected branches of biotechnology. The Caracow conference will focus on issues connected with “white biotechnology” i.e. broadly understood industrial biotechnology. The meeting will be attended by representatives of the most important biotechnology centres in Central Europe - both by scientists and businessmen. - We have numerous centres dealing with basics research. - says professor Józefa Dulaka from the Jagiellonian University. - New companies which work on new drugs are established in the city e.g. Selvita Life Sciences Solutions. Local research teams have been co-operating with companies not only form Cracow but also with centres located in other places. My team has been working on new anti diabetes drugs together with one of companies situated near Warsaw. We already have first very promising tests. - says professor Dulak. Due to the fact that there is competition in the field, it is very important for Cracow that the conference will be held in the city. Similar aspirations, to become a biotechnology centre in Poland, can also be felt in Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań and Gdańsk. Paweł Błachno claims that thanks to joint efforts of the city's administration and local academic institutions Cracow stands a good chance of becoming such a centre and a leader in the field of life science in this part of Europe. (Source: Jagiellonian Innovation Centre) EXPO Catherine Ashton in the Poland Pavilion in Shanghai The UE High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton enthusiastic about the "Animated History of Poland".
Catherine Ashton, the UE High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy visited the Poland Pavilion on Expo in Shanghai on Monday August 30th, 2010.
During her tour around the Pavilion Catherine Ashton observed that Poland has been promoting itself in a very attractive way. The guest’s attention was especially attracted by the "Animated History of Poland" directed by Tomasz Bagiński and the virtual dragon which has been one of the guides in the Pavilion. The Poland Pavilion was one of the three national pavilions which were visited by the head of the UE diplomacy. Catherine Ashton arrived in China last Sunday and will this week take part in a strategic forum China - the EU Dialogue. Bolek, Lolek, Tola and Reksio in the Poland Pavillion on EXPO in Shanghai There are many children among visitors to the Poland Pavillion at the World Exhibition in Shanghai. It is particularly them who like talking to the Polish dragon - an interactive, paper-cut figure, who teaches them songs or basic Polish words, familiarizing the youngest with our country. Another attraction dedicated to them are Saturday and Sunday film mornings. Every weekend the “Animated history of Poland” gives way to the cartoon characters - Bolek, Lolek, Tola and Reksio.
Specially prepared entrance tickets disappear in split second. Young, mainly Chinese, audience reacts enthusiastically to the adventures of Bolek and Lolek shown on a wide film screen. A scene which reminds us of the interest the characters aroused among Polish children and later on among the international audience. It is worth remembering that the characters in the English version are known under the names of Jym and Jam or Bennie and Lennie.
Reksio, on the other hand, with his cheerful character bears resemblance to a pair of mice very popular in China - Shuke and Beita. This might be the reason the dog has been applauded every time his advantures are shown in the Pavilion. Both cartoon series are not only similar in that they are equally popular (now also in China) but were created by the same company - the Polish Cartoon Movies Studio in Bielsko-Biała - “Bolek and Lolek” were being screened and produced in 1963-1976 while “Reksio” in 1967-1990.
Every Saturday and Sunday there are two film mornings organised - one at 10.30, the other - one hour later. Admission is free. Every child between 3 and 10 years old may be accompanied by one adult person. (PAIiIZ) Hip-hop in the Poland Pavilion 4 000 came to listen to a Polish hip hop performer who was singing in Chinese. Before the concert many Chinese visitors doubted if a Polish singer could really sing in their language. The 4 000 who decided to see it for themselves had the chance to admire linguistic and vocal abilities of the Polish singer who is also known from Chinese movies and television.
Wiktor Inokomis is only 21 but the story of his life could already serve as a ready screenplay. Wiktor is Polish but admits that he feels he is a rather "nonstandard Pole" and this not only results from his exceptional music talent. Wiktor spent the majority of his life - 17 years - in China.
His biggest passion is music. He very early decided that he wanted to be a rap singer and started to organise home concerts when he was 10. He has always created both text and music to his songs. In China Wiktor is known as Taiduocy - what translates into “too many words”. What does his sing about? About life. I try to write texts which would appeal to the majority of the Chinese. In the past I was writing about girls, fast cars and money - i.e. topic most popular among American rap singers. But now I think the Chinese want songs about things they carry inside their souls and I do my best to give them that - says Wiktor. - I am not a rap fan but the things Wiktor does on the scene are really amasing. I began to move to his music. And we came here twice. - says Lin, a 26 years-old student from Shanghai. To date Wiktor released to solo records. He performs in hip-hop clubs in Bejing nad dreams about a tour in Poland and a concert with Polish rap singers. (PAIiIZ)  Editorial office: Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency, 00-585 Warsaw, Bagatela Street 12 Economic Promotion Department, tel: (+48 22) 334 98 23, fax: (+48 22) 334 99 99, e-mail: redakcja@paiz.gov.pl | |||||||||||||||||||
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