2 nd october 2009 john b scicluna manager - sectors
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MALTA CHAMBER Manufacturing & Other Industries Econ. Group Importers, Distributors & Retailers Econ. Group Services Providers Econ. Group Business Sections Corporate Structure Thematic CommitteesTRANSCRIPT
2nd October 2009
John B SciclunaManager - Sectors
Role of the Malta ChamberWe are a powerful business voice which:
is effective in setting the agenda for the long-term growth of business and optimising the environment for
the growth of productive employment influencing the content of policy and regulations defining the interests of members and minimising the impact of adverse policies
provides the necessary pool of expertise member inputs and consensus-building
confidently and – when necessary – forcefully promotes the interests of individual members, associations and business in general retains focus and commitment to sustaining and further strengthening existing services at a
micro-level.
MALTA CHAMBER
Manufacturing & Other Industries
Econ. Group
Importers, Distributors &Retailers Econ. Group
Services ProvidersEcon. Group
Business SectionsBusiness SectionsBusiness Sections
Corporate Structure
Thematic Committees
Membership
Business Sections
Importers, Distributors and Retailers Economic Group
o Health Care Business Sectiono Importers Business Sectiono Wines, Spirits, Beverages and Tobacco Business Section
Services Providers Economic Group
o Financial Services Business Section o Information Technology Business Sectiono Electronic Communications Business Sectiono Tourism Business Sectiono Yachting Services Business Sectiono Real Estate Business Sectiono Shipping & Bunkering Business Section
Manufacturing and Other Industries Economic Group
o Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers Business Section
Thematic Committees Horizontal thematic areas Creating initiatives in members’ interests
demand-driven courses and further education organisation of events: information meetings, seminars, conferences providing expert feedback and position papers to both national and EU authorities
Current Committees: Quality Management Environment Matters Occupational Health and Safety Education Human Resources and Social Policy Internationalisation Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Research, Technological Development and Innovation Local Competition
Benefits of Membership Lobbying: Representation and Consultation
safeguarding the interests of the business community through collective representations cultivating mutual understanding between Government, unions and other employer
organisations guaranteeing a business voice at the highest levels of government. representation on local and European issues
Networking frequent organisation of events – seminars, information meetings, conferences
Information the Chamberlink newsletter the Commercial Courier the Malta Trade Directory special Reports and Policy Papers informative Fact Sheets
New Value-Added Services Internationalisation
participating in planning and execution of incoming and outgoing trade missions organising seminars, work shops and information meetings on related subjects collaborating with public and other entities in developing new initiatives providing advice and consultation to members on a one-to-one basis.
Specialist Advice and Support local networking enterprise quality and innovation management vocational training and development
New Value-Added Services cont.
Linking Enterprise An event hosted by an established company to discuss best practices
Learning from peers through the sharing of best practices as to how success has been achieved
Linking theory and practical application
Knowledge transfer from large established companies to SMEs
Benchmarking to enhance business performance
May include tour of premises
Relevant to all sectors
Courses and Further Education Lean Enterprise
Total Employee Involvement
Achieving Quick Change Over
Enhancing Business Performance through Innovation Management
Diploma for Manufacturing Excellence (collaboration between Malta Chamber and Malta College for the Arts, Science and Technology)
Basic Health & Safety Certificate
Health & Safety Awareness Certificate
Malta Business Bureau
Represents the Malta Chamber in Brussels
Stimulates members’ interest and awareness of the EU and its evolving policies
Informs parent organisations on EU policies and their potential impact on local business
Provides advice and assistance on routes to EU funding
Organises tailored programmes for members’ visits to Brussels as well as briefings, seminars and information meetings in Malta.
Consultation: Local
Government Boards
Ministries / Government Departments
Political Bodies
Constituted Bodies & Business Associations
MCESD
MEUSAC
Consultation: International
ASCAME
Collaborations
Official Sponsors of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry are:
The Malta Chamber collaborates with various organisations, among which:
Thank you for your attention