PROGRAM
OF THE BULGARIAN SECTION OF THE
BULGARIAN-AMERICAN TRADE AND ECONOMIC COUNCIL
FOR 2005
| I. Organization Activities | |
| 1. | Determination of BATEC organizational structure and distribution of responsibilities of BATEC Council members |
Permanent task |
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| 2. | Regular meetings of BATEC members – every two months |
Permanent task |
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| 3. | Creation of information data base of member groups activities, containing company profiles in Bulgarian and English |
Permanent task |
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| 4. | Monthly updating of information concerning BATEC members |
Permanent task |
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| 5. | Regular meetings of BATEC Council for discussion of current problems |
Permanent task |
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| II. Current Activities | |
| 1. | Enrichment and maintenance of BATEC web page in Bulgarian and English |
Permanent task |
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| 2. | Organization of a meeting between BATEC Council and US Commercial Service in Bulgaria for planning of common activities |
March |
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| 3. | Conduction of seminars together with the regional chambers of commerce on actual trade and economic problems |
Permanent task |
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| 4. | Presentation of BATEC members to the regional chambers of commerce in USA |
Permanent task |
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| 5. | Presentation of BATEC members to the World Trade Centers in USA |
Permanent task |
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| III. Information Activities/ PR | |
| 1. | Preparation of special web page for publication of offers made by BATEC members |
June |
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| 2. | Invitation of new members
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Permanent task |
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| 3. | Sending of trade offers made by BATEC members to World Trade Centers on the territory of USA |
Permanent task |
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| 4. | Sending of trade offers made by BATEC members to US chambers of commerce |
Permanent task |
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| 5. | Publication of a brochure (electronic and paper version) regarding BATEC activity and presentation of BATEC members in English |
November |
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| IV. Initiatives | |
| 1. | Meeting AmCham for clear distinction of the aims of both organizations |
March |
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| 2. | Presentation of BATEC to AmChams in USA |
May - September |
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| 3. | Preparation for organizations of business visits
regarding the interest shown:
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| V. Others | |
| 1. | Participation in other public organizations initiatives in order to promote the interests of BATEC members |
Permanent task |
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| 2. | Creation of active data base for exchange of information of ‘supply and demand’ of goods and services |
Permanent task |
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| 3. | Organization of conference “Procedure and practical aspects in gaining contracts with US agencies and companies” (together with the US Embassy and USAID) |
April |
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| 4. | Preparation of information regarding trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and USA |
June |
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| 5. | Meeting of BATEC Council with Bulgarian Ambassador in USA |
July - September |
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| 6. | Meeting of BATEC members with Bulgarian trade attaché in USA |
July - September |
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