On February 25 “Industrial Cluster Srednogorie” and “Aurubis Bulgaria ” opened a REGIONAL CENTER FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENTS in the town of Zlatitsa (address: str. “Sofiisko shose” № 18). The event was attended by following persons: Mr. Tim Kurth, CEO of “Aurubis Bulgaria” , Mr. Nikolay Minkov, CEO of “Industrial Cluster Srednogorie”, the representatives of “Dundee Precious Metals Chelopech”, “Ellatzite-Med”, “Assarel – Medet”, “DB Schenker Rail Bulgaria”, Deputy Governor of Sofia region Mr. Emil Atanasov, the mayors of the Srednogorie region , the Chief director of the Bulgarian-German Chamber of Commerce – Mr. Mitko Vassilev.,the vice rector of the Technical University, Prof. PhD Eng. Ivan Kralov, representatives of Directorate General „European Funds for Competitiveness“ and University of mining and geology and other guests.
The center is situated in the room of Information center of “Aurubis Bulgaria” in the town, which was submitted for this purpose from “Aurubis Bulgaria”.
” Following the logic of development of the cluster , “Aurubis” offered us this center to become a center for supporting trade and investments in the region.
This is something in which we all are convinced because our region has a vital , growing, exports oriented industry. However, this region should be developed and it is necessary to attract new investments.
This should be done with the joint efforts of companies, municipalities, and our partners from the chambers of commerce. From here on it will be realized projects aimed at making the region more attractive for the investors. This includes projects related to education in the region. The one of the main task of the regional center will be the attraction of young professionals and the improvement of the quality of the workforce.” – said Mr. Nikolay Minkov, CEO of the “Cluster”.
“We are happy to share with you that this regional center is a very good decision. We have emphasized in not one presentation the fact that the Srednogorie region is very important for Bulgaria not only because of the companies. Also I think it’s very important this type of center to be built in the heart of this region. I believe that this center will become a very successful communication tool between businesses and local institutions. Last but not least, I wish success to you and your team,” said Mr. Tim Kurth, CEO of “Aurubis Bulgaria”.
Mr. Minkov said additionally: “I am convinced this center has the opportunity to develop their activities. On behalf of “cluster” members – businesses and municipalities, I want to thank to “Aurubis” for this great idea and to promise that “the cluster” will do everything the Srednogorie to become a nationally and internationally recognized brand.”
“The Cluster” is a pride for the whole Sofia region. I am very glad that an organization like this offers solutions for the business, so that has the best form of communication with each other and with the municipalities. This center will help to the business which provides more than 8,000 jobs in the region,” said deputy-governor Emil Atanasov.
The doyen of mayors from the region – Mr. Pencho Gerov, Mayor of the municipality of Chavdar, said additionally: ” The opening of this office is the beginning, which we have talked about long ago. This is a contributing to employment and now I can say that I am very happy man.”