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UMD Urges All Macedonians to Call Their Representatives to Co-Sponsor H. Res. 1070
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UMD Urges All Macedonians to Call Their Senators to Co-Sponsor S. Res. 459
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Please help Macedonia by countering the Greek foreign minister’s misinformation campaign designed to derail Macedonia’s NATO membership invitation at the NATO summit in April.
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Greek-Americans lobby Congress to refer to us as 'FYROM.'  S. Res. 300 is inaccurate and inappropriate.  Act Quickly: call/fax/e-mail/visit your Senator.  Educate your Senator on this issue ASAP!
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"The Greek government views the term "Macedonian" as a geographic term that describes all Greek citizens living in the Macedonian region in northern Greece. The government denies the assertions of the ethnic Macedonians in Greece that they are are a minority group; officials refer to them as "Slavophone Greeks" or "bilinguals." - Human Rights Watch

Click HERE to read Human Rights Watch Report on Greece. - A MUST READ

Click HERE to read the U.S. Department of State's Human Rights Report on Greece.

Click HERE to read MHRMI 2008 Annual Report on Greece.

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Economic Development

The United Macedonian Diaspora's has started a program on "Facilitating Greater Engagement of the Diaspora in Macedonia's Socio-Economic Development." 

Macedonia - a unique business gateway to the Balkans. 

Macedonia is an attractive business and leisure destination. Our objective is to make foreign investors aware of this by placing Macedonia in the Spotlight. More specifically, we aim to improve the world's perception of Macedonia and facilitate the development of Business: Alliances, Strategic Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Investment and the Exchange of Know-How.

The purpose of this section is to highlight the current political, economic, social and cultural circumstances in Macedonia that support the government’s ambitious plans for economic expansion and production diversification through capitalized investment.

Macedonia is an emerging economy with plenty of potential for investments. The country, rich in natural resources, offers opportunity for profitable investment in agriculture, banking, energy, transportation, mining, tourism, telecommunications, information technology, research, and textile and manufacturing. The combination of highly educated yet cheap labor force, the country’s strategic location, and the low taxes and tariffs, are all cost-benefit incentives for businessman to open manufacturing outlets in Macedonia.   

In addition to the resources and geography, the political and economic incentives provided by the government have significantly enhanced Macedonia's attractiveness to foreign companies and investors. The government’s efforts to boost productivity and competitiveness both in the private and public sector through liberalization of the market, privatization of state-own enterprises, and government-sponsored incentives for foreign direct investments, are additional stimulus to foreign businessman.

Macedonia offers all of the ingredients for an attractive and safe business & leisure destination:

• Strategic location;
• Upcoming industrial and export centers with room for development;
• Natural resources;
• Educated and skilled workforce;
• Low cost production facilities;
• Ongoing privatization;
• Political stability;
• Stable monetary and fiscal situation; and
• Rich historical and cultural heritage.



Macedonia receives re-affirmed support from China PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 07 December 2007
China demonstrates its support for Macedonia, its consitutional name, the current invesment efforts, and demonstrates interests in furthening the colaboration between both countries.
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Johnson Matthey to build a plant in Macedonia PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 29 November 2007

 Johnson Matthey today announced that it will build an emission control catalyst plant in Macedonia to serve its rapidly growing demand for its products in Europe. The total value of this invesment is estimated to be approximately £34 million (€48 million). 

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Croatian Dukat to take over Ideal Shipka PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 26 November 2007
The Bitola-based Ideal Shipka, the second largest dairy in Macedonia, to be taken over by Croatia's leading dairy producer Dukat.
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Seal of Quality Macedonian products PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 21 September 2007
20 Macedonian firms received the Seal of Quality  standard for meat, poultry and dairy products that enables them to export their products seamlessly in the EU. During the last four years, the project created over 400 new jobs, helped to increase exports of fruits and vegetables by $17 million, facilitated over $30 million investment in equipment by 1,600 client agribusiness firms. 
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UMD Meeting with Macedonian Finance Minister PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 13 April 2007
Members of the United Macedonian Diaspora had the opportunity to meet with Macedonian Finance Minister Dr. Trajko Slaveski to discuss the economic situation in the Republic of Macedonia, including ways by which diaspora Macedonians can assist the economic development of Macedonia. 
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Finnish Village to Open in Mariovo Region PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 February 2007

Impressed by the clean environment and unspoiled nature, the Finns want to turn the region into a popular destination for countryside tourism.

The local authorities will lease three abandoned buildings in the village of Manastir to a firm that will remodel them into tourist facilities for Finnish clientele.

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Spend a Day in Macedonia PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 06 June 2006
A small and beautiful country nestled in the southeast of Europe, Macedonia offers its visitors a unique blend of natural wonders, traditions and cultures - as well as a long tradition of unrivaled hospitality.
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US corporation Johnson Controls to invest in Macedonia PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 29 May 2006
A US corporation producing electronic interiors is planning a multi-phase investment in Macedonia. The first phase will see construction of a plant for production of automotive interior electronics, while plants manufacturing plastic parts and brake parts will be constructed in the second and third phases, respectively.
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American Chamber of Commerce in Macedonia PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 November 2005

AmCham Macedonia is a voluntary, non-governmental business association of Macedonian, American and international enterprises, individual business leaders, and NGOs that have an interest in promoting Macedonia's economic development and international economic integration.

AmCham Macedonia supports the interests of businesses in Macedonia and serves as an intermediary between companies and decision makers in Macedonia and the United States. We work to protect and promote the interests of our members through advocacy and networking activities. By promoting growth in the private sector and generating wealth, we believe that we assist in creating a more prosperous and democratic society in Macedonia.

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Companies Listed on the Macedonian Stock Exchange PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 09 November 2005
The Macedonian Stock Exchange was founded on September 13, 1995 and commenced trading on March 28, 1996, as a central marketplace for trading in securities and the first organized stock exchange in the history of the Republic of Macedonia.
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