Partners
InvestBulgaria Agency
InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) is a government investment promotion agency under the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism. It is established to assist the Minister in the implementation of the state policy in the field of investment promotion. The mission of IBA is to attract investment to Bulgaria, assist project set-up and ensure successful project development resulting in new jobs, exports and know-how transfer for the Bulgarian economy. We help potential and existing investors explore the investment opportunities in Bulgaria and carry out greenfield investment projects in the country. We have direct access to all Bulgarian government and local institutions to facilitate the entry and development of your business in the country.
The services provided by InvestBulgaria Agency are completely free of charge. We provide detailed information about Bulgaria as a business location. Our services are: full information assistance, business properties identification, handling of investment incentives, comprehensive services for investors, supplier identification, liaison with central and local governments, branch chambers and NGOs.
www.investbg.government.bg
British Council
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
The British Council in Bulgaria meets the aspirations of young Bulgarians by creating opportunities in education, English language learning and cultural exchange. We work with our partners, both Bulgarian and British, to showcase British excellence, innovation and creativity. We are a major channel for the UK's public diplomacy in Bulgaria - putting Bulgarian people in touch with people in the UK. We work for the benefit of the individual and for the mutual benefit of Britain and Bulgaria.
The British Council worked in Bulgaria for a few years after World War II, but then closed. Cultural relations between Britain and Bulgaria nevertheless developed slowly, but surely. Towards the end of the 1980s the British Council expanded its work in Bulgaria significantly, and in 1991 we opened our own office. 2001 marked 10 years of the restored formal British Council presence.
We implement the Cultural Agreement between Bulgaria and the UK.
www.britishcouncil.org/bulgaria.htm
Sopharma
Sopharma proved its economic, production and intellectual potential which allowed it to be come a determining factor on pharmaceutical markets.
The size of this potential is are sult of the dynamic and agressive development strategy of the company and the goodeconomic results.
They are the prerequisite for the large scale investment projects in all areas and the initiation of even more ambitious steps.
The production of medicinal products is not only a technological process, but a humane mission based on high standards of quality, safety and efficiency of medication.
www.sopharma.bg/en/
Huvepharma
Huvepharma is a fast-growing global pharmaceutical company with a focus on developing, manufacturing and marketing human and animal health products. These pillars are the basis of the company name, Huvepharma – Human and Veterinary Pharmaceuticals.
Huvepharma employs highly qualified and experienced specialists in its R&D, production, sales and marketing structures. The highly efficient integrated structure and the excellent human capital allow the company to offer competitive and beneficial conditions. As a result of internal developments and external acquisitions, Huvepharma has transformed into a global pharmaceutical production and marketing company. Today the company has offices and subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Belgium, Poland, China, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and Russia. The main manufacturing facilities of the company are located in Bulgaria.
www.huvepharma.com
Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them.
We run our business in much the same way and we are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers realize their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve our company to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers.
Our values:
Microsoft is committed to being a responsible industry partner, working with businesses, communities, and governments to help advance social and economic well-being and to enable people around the world to realize their full potential. Microsoft’s commitment and responsibilities as a global corporate citizen are grounded in our company mission and values, manifested through our business practices and operations, and carried out by thousands of Microsoft employees and suppliers worldwide.
www.microsoft.com/about/en/us/default.aspx
American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria is a fast growing business organization uniting over 300 American, Bulgarian and international companies operating in the country, collectively producing over half of the GDP in the country.
The Chamber was established in December 1994.
The American Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen economic relations between U.S. and Bulgarian commercial enterprises within the framework of the U.S.- European transatlantic economic relations, as well as to further improve the business climate in Bulgaria.
AmCham Bulgaria is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a member of the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce (ECACC).
AmCham Bulgaria brings together reputable companies and organizations from all sectors of economy.
The Chamber unites law and consultancy firms, advertising and PR agencies, non-profit and educational organizations, engineering and construction firms, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors and financial institutions.
www.amcham.bg
KRIB
KRIB is "the Voice of the Bulgarian Business" that:
- produces three quarters of the GDP of the country
- provides for over 700 000 jobs
- unites over 10 500 companies through collective and individual membership
- accounts for more than three quarters of the exports of Bulgaria
KRIB has a mission:
- to be most effective in improving the business climate in the country
- to assist its members in sharing best business practices
- to raise the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy
KRIB is an active partner in the social dialogue:
- has representatives on national, sectoral, regional and European level
- presents opinions on draft laws in the National Assembly
- participates in the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation
KRIB has strong regional and branch structures:
- operates 66 regional representations all over the country
- unites 55 branch organizations in all big economic sectors
KRIB works with the European funds:
- advocates for the increase of the capacity of business
- has representatives in the OP Monitoring committees
KRIB acts internationally:
- member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
KRIB is a democratically managed unity with:
- rotation of management
- mandate limit 2+2 years
- decentralization on a branch/sector and regional principle
www.ceibg.bg
Bulgarian National Television
Bulgarian National Television was founded in 1959. Its official launch was on December 26 of the same year.
Presently Bulgarian National Television operates on the basis of the Law for Radio and Television from 1998.
It is a national public broadcasting station.
It has four regional centers situated in the cities of Blagoevgrad, Varna, Plovdiv and Russe.
Since July 19, 2001 BNT has been a licensed nationwide communication operator and TV broadcaster with its Channel 1 as well as the regional stations’ programs – "Pirin", "More", "Plovdiv" and "Sever".
During the past several years BNT programs won prestigious awards at Prix Danube Festival (Slovakia), the Golden Vityaz (Russia), Prix Nike (Portugal), Prix Jeunesse (Germany), Prix CIRCOM, Golden Albena (Bulgaria), Bar (Montenegro), Golden Cairo Film Festival (Egypt), Golden Rose (Switzerland), etc.
BNT is an active member of the European Broadcasting Union. It is also a member of the following international organizations: EGTA, IMZ, CIRCOM Regional, FIAT and BBLF.
www.bnt.bg
OPEN Cities
Open Cities is a regional project initiated by the British Council in 2007. Partners of the project are: Belfast (Northern Ireland), Dublin (Ireland), Vienna (Austria), Sofia (Bulgaria), Madrid (Spain). Cardiff (Wales), Bilbao (Spain), Dusseldorf (Germany), Poznan (Poland) and Nitra(Slovakia).
The main purpose of the project is to develop policies and strategies focusing on the economic and social integration of foreign migrants (first and second generation) by tracing the ways in which they contribute to city success, ‘openness’, competitiveness and cultural diversity.
Globalisation and recent migration processes change the role and nature of contemporary cities. In some of them local authorise are facing a shortage of working force, in others – the economic and social integration of the migrant groups is the main issue.
opencities.britishcouncil.org
NEMETSCHEK Bulgaria
NEMETSCHEK Bulgaria is a leading software development company in Eastern Europe, providing high-end solutions and services in the area of software R&D, marketing and implementation.
The company was founded in 1998 as a part of the "Global Sourcing" strategy of Nemetschek AG, Germany and operates independently since year 2002.
Its scope of business knowledge and activity includes different domains, such as B2B and B2C applications, Electronic Document Management, Facility Management, long-term planning, Assets Management and Control, Integrated industry solutions - CAD, 3D, Virtual Reality, Modeling & Animation, CRM, e-procurement, auction & tender applications, Supply Chain Management and XML Content Management Systems, Information security.
Furthermore, based on international experience in different business areas, Nemetschek Bulgaria support its customers and partners in order to find the best ways for their future development and strategic directions expansion and progress.
www.nemetschek.bg/index_en.htm
BASSCOM
BASSCOM is the industry association of leading Bulgarian software development companies. Its mission is to promote competitive advantages and long-term traditions in software development as well as to encourage acquisition of best practices to raise company excellence.
In the ever-changing world of information technologies, it is important to address new business challenges and adopt best practices.
Understanding that companies have to forge their way forward together, to build on professionalism and to assist the development of a better functioning economy, BASSCOM is the rallying point and unifying voice of the industry.
BASSCOM members believe the Bulgarian software industry can be an engine of growth for the Bulgarian economy and a competitive player on the global marketplace.
www.basscom.org
SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. Founded in 1972, SAP (which stands for "Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing") has a rich history of innovation and growth as a true industry leader.
Today, SAP has sales and development locations in more than 50 countries worldwide.
SAP applications and services enable more than 109,000 customers worldwide to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably.
From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device, SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition.
www.sap.com/bulgaria/index.epx
Musala Soft
Musala Soft is a leading Bulgarian software engineering services company, specialized in nearshoring, delivery of complex and large-scale software projects, IT consulting and solution implementation.
Musala Soft has developed methodology to execute projects under complicated setups including geographical dispersion, remote access, organizational obstructions and tight deadlines. Our commitment to understand clients' needs and deliver high quality and innovation, has attracted customers as DHL, EnBW, HP, IBM, OMV, SAP, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises in Bulgaria, Western Europe and USA.
Musala Soft mission is to understand clients' needs, provide effectively high quality solutions that meet client expectations and be a long-term reliable partner of satisfied customers.
www.musala.com/en/index.html
SAATCHI & SAATCHI
SAATCHI & SAATCHI was founded in London in 1970. For only 9 years it strengthened its position as the largest agency in Great Britain. Between 1989 and 2002 it shows that it is not only one of the biggest advertising agencies, but the company of Ideas.
SAATCHI & SAATCHI is constantly in the top ten advertising networks worldwide. For the last five (2004-2008) years, it is in the top four winners at the advertising festivals in Cannes and has been named "Agency of the year" at the same festival. It is a member of Publicis Group - the fourth largest communication holding company.
SAATCHI & SAATCHI Bulgaria was founded in August 2002 as a part of the international network of 153 offices in 83 countries, which is an exceptional source of inspiration and know-how. The people working at SAATCHI & SAATCHI Bulgaria are united by their love to create powerful ideas that move the world.
www.saatchi.com
PRoPR AGENCY
PRoPR Agency is a boutique communications consultancy company working with a plethora of clients wishing to be successful in an ever changing and dynamic environment. PRoPR strives to create the desired favorable communications environment for its partners. It is their core objective to work with clients on an individualistic approach based on knowledge of the specific information environment, business climate, corporate goals and values. PRoPR builds long-term relationships because they bring long-lasting results. Media Relations is the field that PRoPR is particularly strong in. This may be inferred also from the educational and professional background of some of the key members of the team. Founder and General Manager of the Agency is Ivet Dobromirova. PRoPR provides wide range of services in the field of corporate communications, crisis PR, online communications, corporate social responsibilities etc.
www.pr-o-pr.com
Technical Partner: Special Events Group
Special Events Group is the new brand of the well known leaders in the event area in Bulgaria - Kongresstechnik Bulgaria & Scenio.
The company offered the successful formula "one stop shop" for the first time to Bulgarian market.
The new SEG – Special Events Group includes Kongresstechnik (providing technical equipment) and Scenio (dealing with the set & stage design), which are already quite popular on the market and the new companies –Next Level (rental of event furniture) and Novo 20 (event production, post production, 3D and interior design, etc).
Together they offer the whole range of services for one event – from the technical equipment having in mind the scene development and finishing with the furniture and the video after the event.
www.seg.bg