The Cyprus Germany Business Association

Introducing the Association

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Become a Member!

Introduction

Our Board

Our Role& Goals

Our Activities

WHAT YOU WILL SEE…… is packed in these chapters:

INTRODUCTIONTHE ASSOCIATION FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY

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I wish you all success in your new position and certainly for the work of the Association, tofurther develop our ties with Germany.Mr Nicos Anastasiades, President if the Cyprus Republic,05 July 2016

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“Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso

OUR WELCOME MESSAGEFROM THE PRESIDENT

”With the President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades.

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We were founded and operate under the auspices of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

CCCI.

“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” – Thomas Jefferson

OUR ASSOCIATION AND CCCICGBA UNDER THE STRONG UMBRELLA OF CCCI

Phidias K. Pilides, President of CCCI.

Be assured that the Chamber will do everything possible to support the success of the Association!Phidias K. Pilides, President of CCCI,27 July 2016

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The Cyprus Embassy

The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in

Germany

And many other…governmental and private institutions in Cyprus and

Germany

The German EmbassyThe Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Cyprus

The Ministry of Energy and CommerceThe Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry & Tourism of Cyprus

OUR COOPERATIONSAND SUPPORTERS

Our Association is supported by:

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OUR HISTORYHIGHLIGHTS UNTIL TODAY

2008, March 18THE FOUNDATION—The Cyprus Germany Business Association was founded as a result of the efforts of CCCI, the founding President Mr. George Michaelides, now Honorary President, and the German Embassy to Nicosia.

December 17, 2011BUSINESS LUNCH

—A business lunch was held

in Nicosia, with keynote speaker Dr. Wolfgang Merz from the German Ministry

of Finance: “The global financial crises and the

consequences it will have for Europe and especially for Germany and Cyprus”

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October 27, 29, 2009BUSINESS FORUMS

HAMBURG & FRANKFURT—

The two Cyprus Business Forums were successfully held in

Hamburg and in Frankfurt. Mr Antonis Pascalides, Minister of

Commerce, Industry and Tourism, headed the delegation

of Cypriot officials and entrepreneurs.

2008, March 9COCKTAIL SPEECH—In Nicosia, with the German Ambassador Dr. Gottfried Zeitz: “The heritage of Adam Smith in times of a global crisis”

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June, 2015BUSINESS FORUMS BERLIN,

DUSSELDORF, MUNICH—

In co-operation with CCCI, the Cyprus Trade Centre in Germany and the Chamber of Commerce Upper Bavaria in Munich, CGBA

organised three business forums, promoting Cyprus as a base for

business operations in the MENA region.

2012, March 22BUSINESS FORUM HAMBURG—Our Association in co-operation with CCCI, the Cyprus Trade Centre in Germany and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce organised with great success a Business Forum in Hamburg, titled “Cyprus - an EU Gateway to the Middle East”

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2016, June 28, 30BUSINESS FORUMS

FRANKFURT, MUNICH—

In co-operation with CCCI and the Cyprus Trade Centre in Germany,

CGBA organised two business forums, promoting Cyprus as a base for business operations in the MENA

region, and as an advanced EU jurisdiction for alternative funds

companies (EU-AIFs).

2016, June 22GENERAL ANNUALMEETING—The Annual General Meeting 2016 was held at the premises of CCCI.A new and very enthusiastic Board of Directors has been elected. The new Board appointed a new President and two new Vice Presidents.

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2016, September 27NETWORKING COCKTAILLIMASSOL—CGBA organises a Networking Cocktail at the Londa Hotel in Limassol, introducing the “new” Association, its goals and activities to Members and to the public.

2016… 2017…OUR FUTURE

—Looking into a very active future to raise the Association to one of the most important bilateral Business Associations in

Cyprus!

MEET THE BOARDTHE NEW BOARD, EAGER TO SERVE

MEETING THE BOARD… AND PERHAPS BECOME A PART OF IT!

ENTHUSIASTICAL COMMITMENTThe current Board Members are keen to drive the Association to new heights and to expand its scope of services. Therefore, it decided to meet every last Tuesday of the month. In order to increase efficiency and to better face the work load, the Board increased the number of Vice Presidents from one to two.

“STOP WISHINGSTARTDOING”

Steve Jobbs

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The PresidentsPRIMI INTER PARES – LEADING BY EXAMPLE

ANTHONY THOMAS ASHIOTISVICE PRESIDENT

(Anthony Ashiotis & Co)

STEFAN NOLTEPRESIDENT

(Shanda Consult Ltd)

CAPT. EBERHARD GEORG JOHANN KOCHVICE PRESIDENT

(Oesterreichischer Lloyd Shipping Group)

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Cyprus Import Corporation Ltd

ALEXISANNINOS

Londa Hotel

JOCHENNIEMANN

S.A. Intelligent Solutions Ltd

SOLONASARGYRIDES

Sixt Rent A Car(Uniwheels Car Rentals

Ltd)Honorary Treasurer of

CGBA

MICHAELPNEVMATICOS

Treppides Fund Services

ANDREASYIASEMIDES

WTE Wassertechnik GmbH

COSTAS P.VOTSIS

THE BOARDAN ACTIVE TEAM

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Columbia Shipmanagement

LTD

DIRKFRY

TSC - The Tax Saving Corporation Limited

MELANYNICOLAOU

Deloitte Ltd

KYRIAKOSVLACHOS

Join us!

YOU ?

Rödl and Partner (Cyprus) Limited

MARIOSLOUCAIDES

TUV Cyprus LTD

DEMOSDEMOSTHENOUS

OUR ROLE & GOALSAIMING HIGHER

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OUR CONCEPTThe Cyprus Germany Business Association will further increase its role as a bridge between Cyprus and Germany. We do not only aim to help increasing business between the two countries, in both directions, but also to contribute for• the strengthening of a mutual infrastructure

comprising professional education & development and business-related research & development,

• fostering institutional and Governmental cooperation,

• and for the enhancement of the general knowledge base of individuals and parties involved in bilateral economic and business affairs of both Cyprus and Germany.

OUR ROLE & GOALSAIMING HIGHER

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BILATREAL RELATIONSHIPSTo further enhance and reinforce

commercial and economic relationships between Cyprus and

Germany,

BILATERAL INTERACTIONTo enhance interactions on an

economic as well as social level between Cypriot and German business

people and professionals,

DATABASE ACCESSTo offer members access to the Cyprus and

German Chambers of Commerce and Industry and their exhaustive network and database of

business contacts

KNOWHOW EXCHANGETo increase the exchange of knowhow and

expertise between entities of the two countries and to contribute to professional

development in Cyprus

R & D COOPERATIONTo increase the exchange of

knowhow and expertise between entities of the two

countries

LOBBY PLATFORMTo present Members’ views

and proposals to the Government and its bodies

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VISION #01Cyprus as an important place for business and technologic

development in the MENA region for German

companies

VISION #02Well-established R & D

activities in Cyprus, as joint ventures of German and

Cypriot bodies of science and education

VISION #03Well-increased level of

exports of goods and ITC-related services from Cyprus

to Germany

VISION #04Resilient ties between

German and Cypriot companies, business

people, associations and institutes

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTUREINCREASING SYNERGIES IN A COMPLEXIFYING WORLD

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OUR ACTIVITIESSERVING WITH DEDICATION

OUR ACTIVITIESSERVING WITH DEDICATION

KEEPING TOGETHER, GETTING AHEADWe are committed to achieve our goals!Our various activities aim• to promote Cyprus in various ways,• to provide assistance to local industries,• to strengthen ties between Cyprus and Germany,• to be a social and business platform for our members!

And in addition to the above, we are always open for new suggestions, and we always appreciate new members eager to actively support our Association’s work!

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Business Promotion EventsCyprus Business Promotion Events in Germany, min. one per year, different

formats, with general scope or industry-specific

Networking Cocktail ReceptionsCGBA Networking Cocktail in Germany,

annually, to keep contact with German business associations and Governmental

representatives

Themed DinnersThemed dinners with an outstanding and interesting keynote speaker, quarterly in Cyprus, open for members and the public

Seminars & WorkshopsEnvisaged: Industry-related seminars &

workshop for selected industries in Cyprus, aiming further vocational and business

training and education

Technology ConferenceEnvisaged: Annual Cyprus-Germany

Technology Conference, topics such as ITC topics, Industry 4.0, region of attraction:

Eastern Mediterranean and MENA

And your ideas and proposals?Please fill this empty box!

OUR ACTIVITIESEXAMPLES OF OUR RECURRING ACTIVITIES

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FINANCINGHOW WE FINANCE OUR ACTIVITIES

MEMBERSHIP FEES

€170annually

BECOME A MEMBER!

Membership fees are the only

recurring source of income.

DONATIONS &SPONSORING

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APPRECIATED!

From time to time our Association

receives donations or gets sponsored, either in form of

cash or donations in kind.

REVENUES

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SOON!

Revenues are received from time to time as surpluses from event fees or

from event sponsorships.

EU FUNDS

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NEED MORE!

Certain projects are eligible for

EU co-funding, such as educational

activities, conferences etc.

CCCIMECIT

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THANK YOU, CCCI!

CCCI and the Ministry for Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism play an

important role in the financing of our

public activities.

BECOME A MEMBER!TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE

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BECOME A MEMBER OF CGBA!WRITE YOUR GREAT SUBTITLE HERE

STOP WISHING – START DOING!—• Shape our future!• Play an active role in the further

development of business and cooperation between Cyprus and Germany!

• Widen your network!• Reach new business horizons!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!—We appreciate each new member and will be happy to work with new and active personalities!

We have a lot of great goals – we need a lot of active members to achieve those goals!

Our LocationCyprus Germany Business Associationc/o Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry 38, Grivas Dhigenis Ave. & 3, Deligiorgis Str.1509 Nicosia – Republic of Cyprus

Our Phone & FaxTel.: +357 2288 9830Fax: +357 2266 8630

Email / Websitecyprus-germany@ccci.org.cyhttp://cyprus-germany.org.cy

STAY IN TOUCH WITH USOUR CONTACT DETAILS THROUGH THE CYPRUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY,CONTACT PERSON: MRS LIA RIRIS

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