The 12th business conference »Slovenian entrepreneurship is circulating across the borders« was held in the hall of the City Municipality of Kranj on Tuesday, September 29th. In the perfect organization of the Government Office for Slovenians abroad, the City Municipality of Kranj and the Regional Chamber of Commerce dr. Helena Jaklitsch, the Minister competent for Slovenians abroad, greeted the participants. She stressed that the measures for promoting cross border cooperation are not something new, new are however the circumstances, in which this event is going on – only now we are recognising, what is the meaning of the word connection »open border«, which is the essential condition for any kind of cooperation or connecting.
In the further course numerous business persons from Slovenia, Italy, Croatia, Austria, USA, Slovakia and Poland presented us their business stories and experiences. The afternoon program was meant for direct discussions between the participants, afterwards the sightseeing of the town’s sights was held.
Wednesday, September 30th began with the presentation of the Slatnar company (skiing shoes and skis), then the visit of AHA Hyperbarics – manufacturer of hyperbaric chambres and as the last the presentation of Hovercraft company (production of inflatable boats), which ended with a drive along the Sava river with their catamaran running on solar panels.
In the name of the AACC Lapanje Peter participated at this interesting conference.
Photo: Minister dr. Helena Jaklitsch – introductory speech