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...in the news SFEE Supports Crackdown SFEE (Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies) declared its support for efforts to stamp out activities, including re-export of medicines, that deprive Greek patients from necessary medications and disrupt unfettered access to treatments. SFEE advocates clearing the Greek market of misconduct with intensive checks to ensure product quality. Hilton—Supporting Hospitality Career Choices Hilton Worldwide is supporting young people by presenting professional opportunities in the hotel industry and offering career advice at the Careers@Hilton Live 2013 event. With more than 75 million unemployed young people worldwide, this initiative is especially important. Endeavor Global ISP The 47th International Selection Panel (ISP) of Endeavor Global was successfully completed in Athens, In total, 13 companies were selected, including two Greek ones, Obrela Security Industries and Out There Media. Haris Makryniotis, Managing Director Endeavor Greece said: “Hosting this international event in Athens is critical, as it turns the attention of the global business and investing community towards Greece and gives us an opportunity to promote high-impact Greek entrepreneurial efforts globally. Leaders Lab The Leaders Lab held its annual graduation ceremony. The 12-month Leaders Lab training program helps participants strengthen such leadership skills as motivation, negotiation, time and stress management, strategic planning, and goal setting. The Managing Director of Leaders Lab, Iphigenia Paparoussi, is a certified trainer and business coach, providing training on measurable growth, a structured and applicable training material and an on-going follow-up to all participants. Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award announced the four winners for 2013 who will receive business start-up funding as well as mentoring and business support services. The 2013 winners are: Stella Mare, Corfu Living History Museum – Recreating the environment of an historic mansion on Corfu, Great Catering and RabT.
Speaker’s Corner 14 | BUSINESS PARTNERS | MAY-JUNE 2013
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Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. —Albert Einstein
President of Anatolia College Dr. Panos Vlachos was appointed President of Anatolia College on April 19th, 2013. Dr. Vlachos was appointed Acting President of Anatolia College in August 2012. He served in a variety of administrative leadership positions at The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) for the past 15 years. In 2009 he was Panos Vlachos appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at Anatolia and Provost of ACT serving also as the institutionalwide chief of Libraries and Information Technology. Dr. Vlachos, has taught for over 20 years at the graduate and undergraduate level. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, an MSc in Mathematics and a Ph.D in Applied Sciences from the University of Rhode Island in the USA. Dr. Vlachos is married to Maria Chatzikefala and they have a son, Orestis, and a daughter, Niovi, who are both attending Anatolia.
American Farm School Opens Primary School The new primary school at the American Farm School in Thessaloniki will open its doors to students for the first time in September 2013. The new elementary school prioritizes knowledge with a distinct environmental perception, sensitivity and responsibility. The Dr. Panos Kanellis, school promises to focus on the teaching of President of the the English Language, technology, science, American Farm School and to cultivate the love for learning, sports and volunteering. The new primary school at the American Farm School takes pride in its modern interdisciplinary, student-centered, experiential teaching methods, the implementation of environmental and other innovative programs in all classes and the experienced and specialized educational personnel. The new facilities further guarantee a modern educational experience of high standards.
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A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transport. — Enrique Penalosa, former Mayor of Bogota, Colombia