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Two founders have opened the cosmetics studio 2A Derma Concept in Pottenbrunn near St. Pölten. The ÖSWF supported them through founding and build-up — and a raffle at the celebration raised 500 euros for a women’s shelter in St. Pölten.
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Event
Following the relaunch in Graz, the ÖSWF continued its Austria-wide networking drive and invited guests to the Business Networking Evening at Hotel Königgut in Wals near Salzburg on 25 June 2026.
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Association
On 11 June 2026, the relaunch of the Austrian Serbian Economic Forum was presented in Graz — with a new presiding board under Martin Kurschel, a new website and an Austria-wide roadshow.
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Association
On 17 November, the ÖSWF elected Martin Kurschel (CEO of IRMA INVESTMENTS) as its new president. Dr Radivoje Petrikić, for many years a legal expert on the Western Balkans at CMS, was appointed honorary president.
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Event
The First Regional Summit of Trade in Banja Luka brought together business leaders, chambers of commerce and representatives from the Western Balkans and the EU — with a focus on a joint market and closer economic integration. The ÖSWF was represented by Rodoljub “Rudi” Savić.
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Event
On 25 November, at the Winter Get Together in Vienna, twelve companies from Republika Srpska received the WIFI International certificate of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, which is valid throughout the EU — the second successful “Fit4Austria” cycle of the year.
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Event
In Vienna, twelve companies from Republika Srpska received the WIFI International certificate of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, which is valid throughout the EU, under the “Fit4Austria” project — supported by the ÖSWF.
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Economic area
An ÖSWF delegation of fifteen Austrian business leaders of Serbian origin met President Milorad Dodik in Banja Luka. The focus: 10% corporate tax, low electricity prices and attractive investment conditions in Republika Srpska.
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Economic area
At the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade, representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia, ÖSWF members, Austrian business leaders of Serbian origin and senior officials met in order to deepen investment and institutional cooperation between Serbia and the diaspora in Austria.
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Engagement
With support from the ÖSWF, fans from Republika Srpska travelled to Vienna to support FC Borac Banja Luka at a football event on site — an example of how sport and business can build bridges between countries.
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Event
From 19 to 21 February, the ÖSWF brought together more than thirty Austrian business leaders on Jahorina with representatives of the business, energy and tourism sectors of Republika Srpska in order to open up new investment opportunities.
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Association
In Belgrade, the ÖSWF delegation met the head of the representative office of Republika Srpska and representatives of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce in order to deepen the ties between companies from Austria, Serbia and Republika Srpska.
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Members
Andreas Ubl, founder of IFMS and a member of the ÖSWF, received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber on 21 March 2024.
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