August 1, 2021 – American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce

Learning and the New Normal
By Kostas Axarloglou, Dean, Professor of International Business and Strategy, Alba Graduate Business School, The American College of Greece | Business Partners, Jul-Aug 2021

ALBA Business ReviewBy admin August 1, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic is a disruption in our everyday lives taken straight out of a book: It has affected all countries, all economies, all industries, all of us, and in an (almost) identical way. The Covid-19 pandemic started unexpectedly and out of nowhere, developed incredibly fast, spread rapidly from one country to the next, expanded…

USA Pavilion at DEFEA 2021
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug 2021

DEFEABy admin August 1, 2021

Organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce with the support of the US Embassy in Athens, the USA Pavilion at DEFEA 2021 showcased the strong defense relationship between the US and Greece and underlined Greece’s role as a strategic ally in the region Taking place on July 13-15 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center at…

ESG and Climate Change: What Will the Impact Be for Businesses Moving Forward?
By Kleopatra Kalogeropoulou, International Liaison Partner, CPA, ACA, at BDO Greece | Business Partners, Jul-Aug 2021

Responsible BusinessBy admin August 1, 2021

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Three key words that are going to drive significant changes in corporate reporting. There currently exist a plethora of voluntary and diverse corporate reporting frameworks, some of which a number of, mainly large, companies have chosen to adopt. However, the reporting is inconsistent due to the differing requirements of those…

Forging Ahead for Health
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug 2021

The InterviewBy admin August 1, 2021

A Greek company through and through, since its establishment in 1974, pharmaceuticals manufacturer Medichrom International has carved a place for itself as a key player in the domestic market and a respected exporter to countries around the world. From crucial medicines to natural supplements and beauty products, Medichrom continues to be on the frontlines of…

Director’s Desk
By Elias Spirtounias, Executive Director | Business Partners Jul-Aug, 2021

First PersonBy admin August 1, 2021

Summer is here, bringing with it hot weather and several extreme weather phenomena, all testament to the consequences of climate change and to the need to push forward with responsible and sustainable business practices. Like every summer, urban events agendas are thinning out and many people are taking their vacations—but this year, we are also…

Hacking Wellbeing: Pivoting Norms to the New Workplace Reality
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug 2021

Women In BusinessBy admin August 1, 2021

The latest WIB Committee digital event examined the unprecedented challenges we are facing in the workplace in the post-pandemic world and looked at how we can thrive in the new normal, by learning to adapt and developing new skillsets for growth and wellbeing. With an ear to the ground and an eye to the future,…

Thessaloniki Future Thinking Dialogues: A Hub of Talent Innovation and Technology in the Making
By Business Partners | Jul-Aug 2021

TFTDBy admin August 1, 2021

Introducing AmChamGR’s newest initiative in Northern Greece Since it was founded in the late 4th century BCE, Thessaloniki has played a key role as a major hub of trade, commerce, culture, innovation, and power in the region. An important metropolis by the Roman period, it was the second largest and wealthiest city in the early…

Future Projections in Healthcare
By Alexandra Loli, Publisher | Business Partners, Jul-Aug 2021

Thought LeadersBy admin August 1, 2021

At the beginning of what has come to be the biggest epidemiological crisis of recent years, studies suggested we were to expect at least 18 months of Covid-19 social distancing and much disruption across all sectors of economy and society. Well, we are way past that point. With the scientific community making great and speedy…