The "positive force" of American business
In the festive atmosphere of Warsaw's Old Town, the big names in American-Polish business gathered at the Royal Castle to cheer the year's top businessmen and women. Three prizes were handed out, including Investor of the Year, AmCham Entrepreneur of the Year, and an award for Excellence in Innovation in 2004.
The American Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, was also on hand to take part in the proceedings. For him, these companies "highlight American business as a positive force in the Polish economy."
3M Poland snagged the prize for top investor. The company was lauded for demonstrating a significant commitment to the Polish market, plowing $55 (zł.170) million into this country's economy, with another $100 (zł.310) million planned for next year.
Kraków-based Lynka, which was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, was praised for it's tremendous growth (it gained $17 million, or zł.53 million, in turnover) and its position as a "poster boy for ethical business standards."
The award for Excellence in Innovation was given to Motorola Poland. The Chamber praised the company, whose innovations in software technology brought a turnover of $11 (zł.34) million in 2003.
(A.K.)
The American Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, was also on hand to take part in the proceedings. For him, these companies "highlight American business as a positive force in the Polish economy."
3M Poland snagged the prize for top investor. The company was lauded for demonstrating a significant commitment to the Polish market, plowing $55 (zł.170) million into this country's economy, with another $100 (zł.310) million planned for next year.
Kraków-based Lynka, which was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, was praised for it's tremendous growth (it gained $17 million, or zł.53 million, in turnover) and its position as a "poster boy for ethical business standards."
The award for Excellence in Innovation was given to Motorola Poland. The Chamber praised the company, whose innovations in software technology brought a turnover of $11 (zł.34) million in 2003.
(A.K.)
