American Chamber
of Commerce in Uzbekistan
BUSINESS MIXER
Business Mixer on April 2, 2010
Members of AmCham and the diplomatic corps of Uzbekistan were treated to the Grand Opening ceremony of GranArt Gallery at the April 2 AmCham business mixer.The opening exhibition at the new gallery includes oil paintings by the famous national artist of Uzbekistan, Alexander Perov. The widow of the great painter spoke about this works during the opening remarks of the gallery. Donald Nicholson II, president of AmCham, followed by inviting participants to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the gallery and the banquet following the opening ceremony.
GranArt Gallery is open daily except Mondays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The art director is Natalya Demasova. The gallery also hosts lessons and art therapy classes for children and adults.
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Business Mixer on March 5, 2010
UzAIG has changed its name and look. Officially rebranded and presented at the March 5 Business Mixer of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uzbekistan, UzAIG is now known as the Chartis Uzbekistan Insurance Company, LLC. The rebranding and image unveiling was presented by Oybek Khalilov, AmCham vice president and chairman of the AmCham membership committee.Attendees of the business mixer gathered at Hotel Dedeman in the Silk Road Conference Room to see the presentation. Hotel Dedeman co-sponsored the March 5 event along with Chartis Uzbekistan Insurance Company.
After the presentation, Donald Nicholson II, president of AmCham, officially opened the business mixer and invited participants to enjoy refreshments in the newly-restyled O’Pera Café at the Hotel Dedeman.
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Business Mixer on Dec. 4, 2009
The Café JUM family of restaurants welcomed its newest member on Dec. 4, 2009 as it opened the JUM Airport Restaurant at the Tashkent International Airport. Amcham joined in the celebration by holding its December business mixer at the new location.The event was co-sponsored by Café JUM and Holos Co. Ltd., AmCham long-standing members and friends. Those in attendance enjoyed the coziness and hospitality of the new restaurant.
JUM Airport offers visitors delicious cuisine, tasty and sophisticated beverages, stylish interior and excellent service. Plus, due to its convenient location, the new restaurant provides the ideal gathering spot for those waiting to greet their arriving family, friends or business partners at the airport. Screens in every room of the restaurant display the schedule of arriving and departing flights, along with regular updates.
The next time you travel or plan to meet someone arriving in Tashkent, JUM Airport is ready to make your waiting more comfortable.
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AmCham Business Mixer on September 2009.
Another memorable event sponsored by SADAF Private Dental Clinic with a logo “value the beauty of your smile” organized by AmCham Vice-President Oybek Khalilov, took place on September 25, 2009. All AmCham members, diplomatic corps and guests were invited to the open air ZAFAR –Restaurant. As was promised by the sponsor, the evening was full of surprises.Entertaining part of the evening opened dance show followed by the fashion defile. Participants of the evening enjoyed the collection of prize winner of the International contest of young designers Mrs. Elena Milberger entitled “Fall in love with the Orient”. Second collection was presented by
Nataly a Garmoder winner of the nomination of “The best hand made collection”. Mrs. Garmoder presented “Palette of East” collection.Besides, participants enjoyed the exhibition of light graphics “Intellect play” by Natalya Demosova and fascinating paintings of Marat Sadykov.
More than hundred participants of the evening enjoyed magic atmosphere of the restaurant with bend bridges on the ponds with gold fish, Greek style terraces and delicious national Uzbek food carefully served by the restaurant.
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Business Mixer on September 29, 2009
On September 29, 2009 informal farewell of Mr. Fernand Pillonel at the conclusion of his 3 years assignment in Tashkent took place at the Museum of Applied Arts. The evening was attended by more then 100 participants from AmCham companies, Diplomatic corps of Tashkent, International Finance Institutions, and partners and friends of EBRD Uzbekistan. Despite the end of September the evening was warm and sunny with the light reflections on the ancient wooden pylons and skillfully crafted walls of the main room of the Museum. The buffet was served in the courtyard of the museum. Present on the meeting was Mr. Masaru Honma, Director for CentralAsian Countries of EBRD, who outlined the work of Mr. Fernand Pillonel in Uzbekistan and introduced new Head of Resident office EBRD in Uzbekistan Mr. Metthieu Le Blan.
During his speech, Fernand outlined the activity of EBRD during the past 3 years, in particular the signing of 17 projects mainly in the SME sector, providing direct loans to Uzbek entrepreneurs in the range from 1 to 6 mln USD, in parallel to providing facilities to Uzbek private financial institutions such as Hamkor Bank and Uzbek Leasing. He thanked the authorities and the business community for the support and the interaction with the European bank of Reconstruction and Development. Fernand also noted the importance of an active AmCham in Uzbekistan, gathering the community of foreign investors and private international business in stimulating the improvement of the investment climate and the business opportunities in the country. Fernand, who will now work in the headquarters of the Bank in London, wishes success to Matthieu Le Blan to further develop the activity of EBRD in Uzbekistan and to the AmCham and its members.
Our director, Tatyana Bystrushkina had some specific questions to Fernand:
- Why did you choose the Museum of Applied Arts to celebrate your farewell?
- As you know I love Uzbekistan, its people and its traditions, and this museum in particular. Celebrating my farewell in this historical museum was a way to symbolize our respect to the great history of the country which still influences contemporary politics and international relations.
- Did you achieve your targets during your assignment as head of the EBRD in Uzbekistan?- On one side, looking back at 2006 where the business volume of the Bank had fallen to historical lows, what was achieved during these 3 years is very positive, with almost 20 new projects signed with Uzbek private entrepreneurs, an improved portfolio and a quite promising pipeline of new business. On the other, I am conscious that the Bank could do much more in Uzbekistan, for example in the field of energy efficiency and municipal infrastructure where we have a strong expertise.
Fernand Pillonel was appointed the head of Resident office of EBRD Uzbekistan in 2006. Immediately, Mr. Pillonel became actively involved into activity of AmCham in Uzbekistan. He took over the Co- Chairmanship of AmCham Trade and Investment Committee in 2007. His active participation at AmCham Banking and Finance Committee meetings and Roundtables and all AmCham scheduled events gave great impetus to the improvement of investment climate in Uzbekistan. We wish Mr. Pillonel all the best in implementing his mission in London.
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