Pannon Business Network Association (Hungary)
Acronym: PBN
Pannon Business Network Association was founded as an NGO in 2006, with the participation of the regional Clusters and Industrial Parks. As a leading public economic development organization in the West Pannon region we are supporting the Hungarian national and regional goals like the creation of new jobs and improvement of competitiveness with complex and integrated programs. PBN maintains close cooperation with regional and international economic, industrial institutions. Basic purpose of it is to strengthen the internationalization activities of local small and medium-sized business sector.Activities are strongly enabled by European Union funds, having realized over 40 international projects (Lead Partner in 4 projects) with more than 300 European partners. The thematic activities of PBN Association are: - SME support (benchmarking, auditing, innovation voucher, business meetings); - industry-specific actions (cluster strategic management for the Thermal and for the Mechatronics, partnership with the Wood and Furniture); - planning services (Territorial Operative Program, further EU-programming). Currently, as a contracted strategic partner of Vas County, PBN has been participated in the planning of structural funds for 2014-2020 of the region. PBN is also active in preparing country reports, case studies, feasibility studies of public money investments of Hungary, market researches focusing on SME competitiveness. PBN employs 14 professionals working at 3 regional offices. Within our work we value our independence, integrity and partnerships. Our staff and experts are dedicated professionals from academia and consultancy, who share best practices both within our company and with our partners internationally.
Website: http://www.pbn.hu
Address:
Győr
Hungary
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