KONTINENT MEDIA AT THE PASSPORT TO POLAND – “WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”

On May 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL, the Polish American Chamber of Commerce hosted a Passport to Poland networking reception. The event was held on the eve of the Workshop on Enhancing Poland-US Collaboration in Business and the NATO Summit.

The networking reception co-sponsored by the Trade & Investment Section of Poland’s Embassy in Washington DC was attended by over 150 esteemed guests was held at the Metropolitan Club, one of the Chicago’s finest business clubs located at the Willis Tower. Guests had an opportunity to mingle and network while enjoying wine and au d’oeuvres.

The event likewise, featured remarks by Minister Counselor Pawel Pietrasienski, Head of the Trade & Investment Section, following introductory and welcoming remarks by PACC Board President Lucas Fuksa. Guests of honor included representatives of numerous agencies and organizations involved in commercial relations between Poland and the US, Polish Army, Illinois National Guard, US and Polish central and local government offices, diplomats, and media.

Leonard Mogul for Kontinent Media remarked that “it was truly a great opportunity to network with many prominent representatives of the Polish-American community.” He also added that “as a representative of the Eastern European community it is particularly important to build strong ties with the thriving Polish community.”

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Leonard Mogul
Kontinent Media Group
Photos by: Alex Riemann

Polish American Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1994, the Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois as a business association. The Chamber is dedicated to fostering its members’ business interests, educating and facilitating commercial contacts, and building relations. As the voice of Polish American business men and women in the Chicagoland metropolitan area, the Chamber’s goal is to serve their best interests and help influence decisions and actions, which improve their economic vitality.

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 our members businesses and enhancing trade relations between the US and Poland.