Congressman David Reichert meets with Visa Waiver Task Force
PACCPNW met with Congressman David Reichert from Washington State 8th District, seeking Visa Waiver support for Poland.
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Weyerhaeuser builds state-of-the-art cellulose fibers plant in Gdansk
CEO Dan Fulton celebrates the Gdansk plant opening with Polish VIPs in Seattle. See Weyerhaeuser reasons for choosing Poland
Conference on Polish Presidency of the EU draws VIPs in Seattle
Ambassador Kupiecki, Boeing VP Piasecki, Weyerhaeuser CEO Fulton, First Gentleman Gregoire and many more descended on World Trade Center Seattle to promote business with Poland
A July 4th Lesson: Poland’s Rise as a Bastion of Free Enterpise
Association of Washington Business President Don Brunell reflects on Poland’s transformation to Market Economy and the connection between Poland and Washington State
Boeing VP Nicole Piasecki visits her father’s exhibit in Poland
Boeing Vice President Nicole Piasecki opened an exhibition dedicated to Frank Piasecki and other famous Polish aviation designers from around the world in Cracow, Poland, after being greeted in a 1930’s vintage style by Boeing CEE President Henryka Bochniarz, SAE Aero Design 2011 competition winners and local dignitaries. Ms. Piasecki’s speech at the Polish Aviation Museum on May 30th communicated pride in her heritage and US-Polish aviation relations.
Polonia Technica-70 years of bridging past and future
The Association of Polish-American Engineers in New York City celebrated its 70th Anniversary on May 13-15 at the elegant De Lamar Mansion-home of the Polish Consulate. Attended community leaders, Polish officials and distinguished colleagues from around the world proud to pass their heritage of achievement to the next generation.
Bill Gates going green-opportunity for Polish entrepreneurs
When giants like Microsoft founder endorse eco-capitalism, the world accelerates in creating a low carbon economy. Polish entrepreneurs seeking partnerships in green energy will find plenty of opportunities in Mr. Gates’ backyard, the Pacific Northwest.
Why John Paul II’s symbols matter in a modern world?
As millions gathered around the world to celebrate John Paul II’s beatification, the faithful in Seattle unveiled a magnificent statue of the late Pontiff by a Polish sculptor Wiktor Szostalo. The archbishop of Seattle, Polish Consul General and local dignitaries spoke why the Polish Pope has long been a role model emulate.
US Ambassador to Poland: More American investment needed
President Obama believes that our relationship with Europe is more important than ever. Read Ambassador Lee Feinstein’s views on potential for cooperation between Poland and USA
Polish textile consortium grows one reel at time
Savvy management with good old fashion work ethic turned Poland’s textile manufacturer/outdoors advertiser Litex Group into Europe’s industry leader. Now, its founder pushes new frontiers: multispectral camouflage, solar-powered fabrics and technology transfers through offset trade programs. Militaries around the world take notice.
Social Networking-Poland Day at GTS in Silicon Valley
On March 26, Poland-specific panels organized by the US-Polish Trade Council filled the Facebook Conference Hall with a mix of academia, business, government and nonprofit. Aiming at sparking innovation entrepreneurship on both sides of the Atlantic, did they accelerate the process?
Frank Piasecki: It’s your future…Be there!
The title quotes legendary vertical aviation pioneer at the 2005 Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony. Frank Piasecki will be remembered next month at the Polish Aviation Museum in Cracow for his contribution to aviation, family, community and US-Polish business relations.
Paradigm Shift: Poland trains future leaders of free markets
The International Business and Trade Summer Law Program offered by The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law and the Jagiellonian University will celebrate 20th anniversary this June in Cracow. As law students prepare for emerging careers in international law, they will focus on global aspects of modern trade and business law rather than on the initial objective: establishing a democracy in former Soviet-satellite.
Polska tozsamosc w Ameryce
O poglądach Polonii, jej tożsamości, dokonaniach i stereotypach jej dotyczących rozmawiamy z dr. Thaddeusem Radzilowskim, historykiem i prezesem Instytutu Piast w Michigan
Will Poland become the Kuwait of gas in Europe?
A radical question and a lecture “The Energy Challenge of East-Central Europe” at the University of Washington on Feb 10 spurred a thoughtful debate about the future energy in Europe. Silicon Valley expert willing to bet on the game-changing alternatives while skeptics raised concerns about the economic and environmental impact.
Poland’s Case Law Will Be Available Online
This week The Warsaw Voice reported that Poland’s Ministry of Justice is working on passing legislation that will require Polish courts to publish their decisions and opinions on the Internet. The legislation is at a stage of inter-ministerial consultations. Judgments by courts of appeal and district courts are scheduled to appear online by the middle of next[…]
Poland-Silicon Valley Technology Symposium building bridges
Polish Engineers cracked the Silicon Valley code: Technology Symposium with an epicenter at Stanford University Hoover Institution. Distinguished keynotes, expert panels, elegant banquets, business cocktails and site visits to hi-tech headquarters, brought the head of Polish academia, government and industry to establish intellectual and business relationships with American counterparts.
Vivat Musica!
Chór Pieśni Polskiej “Vivat Musica!” powstał w Seattle w marcu 2004 roku z inicjatywy Barbara Niesułowskiej, która jest obecnie jego menedżerem.
Spiewalismy z Rubikiem dla naszego papieza
19 koncertów w 17 miastach w USA i w Kanadzie – od 7 października do 14 listopada – prezentuje Piotr Rubik z artystami z Polski. Tournée jest dedykowane Janowi Pawłowi II.
Polish singers-brilliant strategy for American opera
In a slow economy, the US opera companies are grasping for new business models. Some cut cost and innovate but the leading opera houses choose to hire the world’s best performers. Recently, the best have come from Poland where opera is booming.
120th Anniversary of Polish National Alliance Lodge 156
Polish National Alliance (PNA) president Frank Spula and members of District 16 convened in Seattle on Saturday, October 2 to celebrate 120 years of the largest PNA lodge in the Pacific Northwest and to honor Lodge 156 president James Hicker for his outstanding 40 years of service.
Piewce Kazimierza
Autorem wierszy zamieszczonych poniżej jest Kazimierz Poznański. Zostały one wybrane z tomiku pod tym tytułem “Prawie pięknie”. W tomiku znalazły się 72 wiersze Kazimierza Poznańskiego związane z Kazimierzem Dolnym – pięknym miasteczkiem, które rozłożyło się nad Wisłą.
Polish Solidarity Movement evaluated 30 years later
A world conference hosted by the Polish Trade Union and a congratulatory letter from U.S. trade union president to Janusz Śniadek on the eve of the 30th year anniversary of Solidarity is a testament that the spirit of solidarity of working people around the world is alive and well.
Inga Iwasiów w Klubie Polskiej Ksiazki
Uczestnicy spotkań Klubu Polskiej Książki w Seattle w okresie siedmioletniego istnienia klubu poznali już wielu polskich pisarzy i pisarek. Można powiedzieć, lekko aluzyjnie – z jak najlepszej strony, bo poprzez strony ich książek. W sobotę 11 września, 2010 mieliśmy jednak okazję poznać autorkę jednej z ulubionych książek klubu osobiście.
Poland Workers Strike Over Wages in Warsaw
Members of Solidarity and other trade unions from across Poland marched Wednesday through downtown Warsaw demanding a 5 per cent raise next year to cushion inflation and to protest expected job cuts. Approximately 3,500 police officers, border guards, firefighters and miners are protesting plans to freeze their wages next year, marching in Warsaw blowing whistles[…]
Polish Festivals attract young generations
From a small town in Western Washington and the City of Roses in Oregon to the metropolis of British Columbia, thousands come to celebrate Polish heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
Kazimierz Poznanski-recommends therapy without shock
Leading scholar on Eastern Europe, poet, painter and an art collector, Prof. Kazimierz Poznanski searches to balance laissez-faire economics with moral sensibility in his work and in real life.
Młodziez z Polski potrafi
W środę naszą redakcję odwiedziła grupa młodych Polaków, którzy przyjechali do USA na organizowane z myślą o uczniach szkół średnich warsztaty Business Week. Sa przebojowi, ambitni, nie mają kompleksów i mówią płynnie po angielsku.
Tom Podl-The Man Behind “Colors of Identity”
Art collector, engineer, entrepreneur, community leader and a friend -Tom Podl inspired Poles to discover their roots and redefine their Polish identity through art, film and activism.
Gdynia Business Week: Leadership and Innovation Without Borders
As the city of Seattle recognizes Gdynia Business Week as the “Best Single Project” in 2010, a team of international partners gears up for a second Business Olympics in Gdynia.