Mar. 13 – Poland is about the size of Italy, it has 38 million inhabitants, and it’s the only European country to not go into recession during the crisis of 2009, experiencing, on the contrary, stable GDP growth from 2007 to date – giving way to one of the best economic performances among OECD countries in terms of real GDP growth. And Italian companies couldn’t possibly remain indifferent. Indeed, they have begun looking with increased interest in the Polish market. Export, businesses and investment in Poland were the focus of the discussion at “Poland Forum,” organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Forlì -Cesena and UniCredit, which took place on Wednesday, March 12 at the Chamber in Forlì. Over 300 entrepreneurs participated to learn of the possibilities for their trade and businesses in Polant. “Working with foreign countries – said Alberto Zambianchi, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Forlì-Cesena – is one of the main actions to combat the crisis that still looms over our economy. For this reason, developing relations with a country like Poland, which is booming and particularly open to foreign markets, represents a real opportunity for our companies. The Chamber’s commitment will continue – assured Zambianchi – to support operators who want to broaden their horizons by exploring new distant and complex markets.” “One of the main factors for Italy’s economic revitalization and growth, which is also valid for the Emilia Romagna region – added Livio Stellati, Romagna Area Manager for UniCredit – is the garrison of the current export shares. The recovery depends on exports, particularly on those directed at new markets with high potential. In Poland, there is a strong domestic demand that continues to grow, low if non-existent customs, and it’s geographically close. All these elements make it a valuable opportunity, not to be passed up. We want to help businesses seize the moment, supporting and enhancing the prospects of their international competitiveness. In this context, the presence and size of UniCredit in Poland, through Bank Pekao, can be of real support to provide input for local firms in a market with such high potential,” concluded Stellati.
