In Wednesday, 15 June 2016, for the first time in Zhytomyr conducts the large united meeting of the representatives from four (German, Dutch, Swiss and Italian) international programs of business supporting and development with the heads of companies, organizations, managers and entrepreneurs of various parts of the city and the region.

The topic of the meeting: “Senior Expert Programs of various European countries – an effective tool for the Ukrainian business development. How to use the grant program?”

The goal of the meeting is introducing the opportunities that the programs of international supporting provided, and provide systematic instructions for participation in the following programs for the business and institutions representatives of Zhytomyr and region. During the meeting, the participants will have an opportunity to get detail information about the program action, features of implementation, and will be able to consult about the submission of documents for participation in the program.

The main advantages and opportunities of the participation in Senior Expert Programs:

• Improvement of professional skills of specialists and managers of enterprises (institutions, organizations);
• Development of marketing strategies and sales;
• Optimizing the technological processes;
• Improving environmental protection and labor safety;
• Management of quality;
• Modernization;
• Cooperation with international partners and others.

The organizer of the event is Zhytomyr Community Foundation in cooperation with Department of Economy Development of Zhytomyr City Council and Commerce Chamber of Ukraine.

The date – 15 June 2016.

The event will be in the hotel “Reikartz” (Zamkova Square 5/8, Zhytomyr).

The start is at 11:00. Duration – 2-2, 5 hours.

Organization fee for participation in the event consists 200 UAH and covers the cost of rent, organization of coffee breaks, handouts. For participation in the event, it is necessary to register on-line, or by the number: (097) 294-37-53, (0412) 46-10-86, (093) 718-64-27, or sent confirmation on E-mail: fondgromady.zt@gmail.com

Speakers:

• Martin Royter, representative of the program SES within the Commerce Chamber of Ukraine (Kyiv).
• Yury Trachuk, local representative of PUM in Ukraine (Rivne).
• Iryna Kovtun, coordinator of programs Swisscontact Senior Experts Corps andVolontari Senior Professionali in Ukraine (Kharkiv)
• Vitaly Pokliachenko, director Ltd. “The Magic of comfort”(Zhytomyr).
• Petro Mykhailenko, honored machine builder of Ukraine, director of “Bratslav” (Vinnytsia).

Information:

«Senior Experten Service» is German Economy Foundation that with support of Germany experts promotes the development of economy, education and social services in many countries.

“PUM” is non-profit organization funded by the Government and the Union of Holland Entrepreneurs that sends Dutch experts to advise Ukrainian companies, initiate changes in the culture of entrepreneurship, help in determining the “pain points” of companies and suggest solutions to problems.

“SWISSCONTACT” is a charitable agency that supports private, public and voluntary organizations. Activity mission is to support organizations working in the plane of overcoming the crisis through economic and social development.

“VOLONTARI SENIOR PROFESSIONALI” is an Italian program for professional business support.