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Business Networking in Sydney 1.10.2015

Consulate of the Czech Republic in Sydney together with CzechTrade Office in Sydney and Czech Australian Chamber of Commerce organised another meeting with the Czech – Australian business community. Amongst about 35 participants were people interested in importing Czech goods to Australia and also people who already import Czech products.

New Head of Commerce and Economy at the Consulate of the Czech Republic Mrs. Michaela Jerabkova introduced herself and briefly talked about possibilities of promotion of Czech companies abroad as part of the new strategy of economic diplomacy. Director of CzechTrade Office in Sydney Mr. Vojtech Helikar then spoke about the possibilities of assistance from CzechTrade for Czech entrepreneurs, while both Michaela and Vojtech want to promote mutual cooperation of the Czech Consulate and CzechTrade Office.

As a part of the event there was a presentation by Kitl Australia owners Mr. and Mrs. Broucek, who also offered the samples of their organic herbal syrups Kitl made in Jablonec nad Nisou. Kitl Australia is the exclusive importer of the product. Thanks to their attendance at the fine Food Fair 2015 which was partly financed by the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and CzechTrade their distribution channels will hopefully expand.

Second presentation was by Mr. Vojtech Vorel. Vojtech spoke about his company “Lucky go ducky”, which imports traditional wooden toys from the Czech Republic. He explained the process and also mentioned the struggles and difficulties of importing such products to Australia and obtaining necessary EU and Australian certification. Despite all the difficulties the toys should appear on Australian market in January 2016.

Czech Consulate in Sydney, CzechTrade Office and Czech-Australian Chamber of commerce are planning to organise similar events in 2016.

M.Jeřábková, V.Helikar

M.Jeřábková, V.Helikar

M and M Broucek - Kitl Australia

M and M Broucek - Kitl Australia

 

V.Vorel - Happy Go Ducky

V.Vorel - Happy Go Ducky