In July 2022, the Department of State published the 2022 Investment Climate Statements, which are publicly available and describe the investment climates of more than 160 countries and economies. The Investment Climate Statements help U.S. companies make informed business decisions. They also serve as a reference for foreign governments seeking to mobilize high-quality, sustainable investments as …
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Be part of the Slovenian Delegation to the 2022 SelectUSA Summit from June 26-29, 2022 to Washington D.C. Are you a Slovenian company with growth plans in the U.S.? As the world’s premier event for international companies seeking to establish or expand operations in the U.S., the SelectUSA Investment Summit offers unique access to resources and contacts …
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People with disabilities present 15 % of the global population. Aside of systematic solutions, we all can contribute to their social inclusion. Small steps can make a difference. That’s where YOU jump in and contribute in creating the world, where disabled people feel welcomed and equal. We are proud to be part of such …
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Black carbon is one of the main contributors to climate change. U.S. scientist Tony Hansen paved the way to measure black carbon and eventually opened a world-renowned company Aerosol in Ljubljana. In December 2021, U.S. State Department recognised Aerosol‘s research in measuring and combatting black carbon with the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
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Chargé d’affaires Susan Falatko visited the Primorska region on June 16. In a meeting with Robotina CEO Devid Palčič, CDA Falatko discussed the future of smart solutions and digital transformation in Slovenia and the United States. In Koper, she visited the Port of Koper and met with Dimitrij Zadel, President of the Management Board, to …
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The SelectUSA Investment Summit (June 7-11, 2021) The SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held virtually this year: on-demand sessions and follow-up meetings will remain open throughout June). There are two separate tracks available: regular and tech programs. The Summit is a high-profile event hosted by the U.S. Government for selected international companies with an interest in establishing or expanding its presence in the …
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The Biden administration has a clear new vision for U.S. foreign policy, and the whole team at Embassy Ljubljana is already working hard on it. Check out this video to learn more about who we are and what we do at the U.S. Embassy Ljubljana! As Secretary Blinken said: “While the times have changed, some …
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AMBASSADOR BLANCHARD’S REMARKS Noordung Center, Vitanje September 2, 2020 Dober dan, vsem Minister Počivalšek, Mayor Vetrih, Director Kobold, I thank you all for hosting us today, and for the support you’ve shown, the work you’ve done, and the excitement we’ve shared in making this day possible. I also understand that members of the team that …
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Good morning, and thank you all for inviting me to join you. I couldn’t be happier to be among so many committed entrepreneurs from around the region. Truth be told, I feel at home in the business community, and I appreciate the chance to share in the excitement today. A warm welcome to my American …
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U.S. delegation to the Three Seas Initiative covered lots of ground today in Ljubljana – literally and figuratively. “We want to be your partner. For the U.S., this is an important country from the standpoint of building a deeper, stronger relationship than we already have.” – Secretary Rick Perry Photographs courtesy of Luka Dakskobler
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The award-winning film Hidden Figures inspired viewers across the world with the true story of the courageous and talented African American women whose contributions at NASA in the 1960s significantly contributed to putting the first U.S. astronaut into orbit. This film, and the positive momentum around it, sparked an International Visitor Leadership Program that brings …
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Chargé d’Affaires Gautam Rana visited Maribor October 11 to discuss economic and commercial affairs with local business leaders under the auspices of the American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Leaders Club. Rana also met with Director Maja Tomanič Vidovič to learn more about the Slovenian Enterprise Fund’s programs to support Slovenian small- and medium-sized businesses and …
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US and Slovenian students came together to make a great internship program! The 7th annual SEI 2018 program is aimed at giving university students a hands-on look at how economics, business and entrepreneurship work through sites visits, targeted lectures and expert talks in a variety of fields, as well as a Lean Start Up program …
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On March 19, Ambassador Brent Hartley met with TPV Group President Marko Gorjup, Board Chairman Vladimir Gregor Bahč, Deputy President Tomaž Savšek, and Business Unit Director Ignac Bakše to discuss the automotive industry supplier’s European operations and tour its facilities in Novo Mesto and Velika Loka. With six plants and more than 1,200 employees, TPV …
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The US Embassy and AmCham Slovenia invite Slovenian students to apply for the Summer Economics Institute (SEI) 2018 Program, a hands-on experience in Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship in Ljubljana! Do you want to: Learn about business and economics, even if they are not your field? See what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Participate in …
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The fifth SelectUSA Investment Summit is set for June 20-22, 2018, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in the Washington, D.C., area. The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest-profile event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment in the United States. The 2018 Summit will bring together companies from all over the world, economic development organizations from every corner of the …
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On February 13, Ambassador Brent Hartley hosted more than 20 leaders from private sector Slovenian companies interested in exporting to or investing in the United States, as well as representatives from Slovenia’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SPIRIT Slovenia, and American Chamber of Commerce. As Slovenia’s export-based economy grows, Ambassador …
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On February 6, Ambassador Brent Hartley visited the western Slovenian community of Idrija, where he met with the management team of Kolektor Group, a multinational company headquartered in Slovenia with operations in more than 30 countries producing highly specialized mobility components and systems for the European, Asian, and North American automotive industries. Kolektor’s subsidiaries are …
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The 6th Annual Summer Economics Institute (SEI) 2017 held its Final Event on August 30, 2017 at the NLB Center za inovativno podjetništvo (CIP) for the 19 Slovenian university students who took part this year. Ambassador Brent R. Hartley and AmCham Slovenia Executive Director Ajsa Vodnik spoke about this innovative program, which is jointly organized …
Read More» Save the date for the 2017 SelectUSA Summit: June 18-20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Further information is available on the SelectUSA website . We’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the fourth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 18-20, 2017! If you represent a business and you are considering opening or expanding operations, the …
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