PR, Communication and CSR Working Group serves as network-within-the-network of the Chamber. It is comprises of communication professionals, marketing specialists, including those at C-level at their respective organizations.
Its main purpose is to proved in-advance information about the plans of AmCham Bulgaria, regular updates about the Chamber’s activities and events, and to provide support to members for better positioning within the organization or externally. Also, it processes the advocacy requests and support with regard the policies shaping processes.
Working Group Leader: Daniel Kiryakov, Communications Manager, AmCham Bulgaria, daniel@amcham.bg
| 2020 Activities | November 20, 2020 On November 20th, 2020, AmCham Communications and CSR working groups held a virtual meeting regarding the following topics: – Charity in Crisis – the impact of the HelpKarma Fundrasing Case on the charity sector in Bulgaria – Joint AmCham Bulgaria members charity project (Virtual Thanksgiving) – Empowering employees to communicate better while WFH Moderator and host was Daniel Kiryakov, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at AmCham Bulgaria. Read the in-detail coverage of the webinar and watch the full video. October 14, 2020 Statement of AmCham Bulgaria on the proposition from bTV Media Group about a Joint Industry Committee. In response to the lack of trust in the existing audience measurement system in Bulgaria, bTV Media Group released an Industry Paper to all broadcasters, relevant associations, media agencies and advertisers in the country. Based on the best practices and examples from other European markets, the Industry Paper proposes concrete solutions and steps that would put an end to the unhealthy discussions over truthfulness and transparency of people-metric data. Read the full letter of AmCham Bulgaria to bTV Media Group. August 26, 2020 Working Group meeting was held on the following topics: AmCham Bulgaria Activities Jan – August 2020; AmCham Bulgaria Fall – Winter Calendar. |
News from this working group
Workplace Ageism – the Elephant in the Room
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AmCham Bulgaria Position on Labor Code Amendments
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Women Beyond Success: Insights from the Leaders of Today
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EmpowerHer Initiative Focuses on the Economic Empowerment of Women in Business
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The AmCham Bulgaria Board of Directors Approved New Committees’ Leadership
At its Strategic Meeting, February 28-29, 2024, the AmCham Bulgaria Board of Directors approved the new committees’ leadership. During the nomination campaign, more than two…
AmCham Kicks-off Unlock Your Power Project
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AmCham Bulgaria Events & Key Projects Calendar 2024
Building up what was achieved in 2023, and the foundations of the Chamber’s major topics, as well as continuing the implementation of its priorities, AmCham…
AmCham Bulgaria Co-Chairs Election: Update for the First Threshold
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Call for Comments: Labor Code Draft Bill 2024
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AmCham Bulgaria All-Committees Co-Chairs Election 2024
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Three Members’ Stories About Engagement
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Organizational Change at the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
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AmCham Communications and CSR Meeting 4 – Overview
On October 27, AmCham Bulgaria Communications and CSR Working Group had their 4th meeting for 2023 discussing a variety of topics in line with the chamber’s priorities….
Communications and CSR Working Group – 3rd Meeting – Overview
The third meeting of the AmCham Communications and CSR Working Group gathered more than 20 PR professionals of member companies or their service providers on…
AmCham Bulgaria Committee Chairs Discussed Cross-Industry Collaboration
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What is the Skillset for the Green Transformation?
On March 30, 2023, AmCham Bulgaria Human Capital and Education Committee discussed the complex topic of the new skills and the need of re-skilling of…
Empower Her Celebration on International Women’s Day 2023
On March 2nd, 2023, the joint session of the Empower Her Initiative of AmCham Bulgaria was held on International Women’s Day. The event was hosted…
Communication and CSR Working Group 2nd Meeting – Overview
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Joint Human Capital and Education and Digital Economy Committees Proposal for Digitalization of the Labor Process in Bulgaria
Today AmCham Bulgaria sent a comprehensive set of proposals for digitalization of the labor-related processes and documentation to the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy….
AmCham Events Calendar 2023 Presented Before the Chamber’s Communications Community
On February 24, 2023 the 1st meeting of our working group was held. It aims to present the AmCham Bulgaria Events Calendar and Key Projects…
Empower Her Initiative Kick-Off
On January 24, 2023 AmCham Bulgaria together with the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria kicked-off together the Empower Her initiative in the country. “I’m excited for…
How Business Partners with the Academic Education
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AmCham Bulgaria Starts Educational Partnership Program with Two Bulgarian Universities
AmCham Bulgaria upgrades its relationships with two of the leading universities in Bulgaria – New Bulgarian University (NBU) and Sofia University’s Faculty of Economics and…
AmCham Bulgaria Board of Directors Report 2021
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AmCham Committees Leadership Elections: Call for Nominations
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AmCham Bulgaria Board Approved New Leadership of the Committees
On January 13th, 2022, the Board approved the New Leadership of the AmCham Bulgaria Committees. Executing the plan for the Committees upgrade, restructuring and improvement…
AmCham Bulgaria Activities 2020
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AmCham HR & Education Committee held a Virtual Meeting on May 27th, 2021
On May 27th, 2021 the HR & Education Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria held a virtual meeting on two main topics:…
AmCham HR & Education Committee held a Virtual Meeting on April 27th
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