Vacancy: Sales Manager for Ahlers Russia

Sales Manager for Trade Facilitation & After Sales services Ahlers Russia, Moscow – St. Petersburg Introduction At Ahlers we enable our customers to stay focused on their core business by delivering solutions that add value by solving the Supply Chain- and Trade challenges in today’s complex- and emerging environments. Through State-of-the-Art services in Trade Facilitation- &…

Look@Levashovsky Khlebozavod: Reviews of Participants

On July 24, 2023, the developer company RBI Group invited SPIBA and its members to the recently opened cultural and business space “Levashovsky Khlebozavod” in the format of SPIBA Look@. Source: RBI Group The Levashovsky Khlebozavod is a unique example of constructivist architecture and a symbolic landmark for St. Petersburg. During the Great War, it…

Summer school for teenagers from SWISSAM International University!

Summer school “I am a Restaurateur” organized by SWISSAM International University will start very soon! The program is suitable for teenagers aged 13-17 who want to learn more about the restaurant industry and “try on” different professions. It’s a great opportunity to spend the summer uniquely, gain interesting experiences, make new friends and cool content…

SWISSAM International University is launching a dual degree program with the Anatoly Sobchak International Banking Institute!

The dual degree program combines the advantages of Russian and international education, providing graduates with opportunities to build their careers both in Russia and abroad. During their studies, students acquire competencies in the hotel and restaurant business, as well as related fields.  Duration of study: 4 years Full-time studies Language: English and Russian The main…

Post-Release of the SPIBA General Meeting 06/07/2023

The world is becoming increasingly digital, but no artificial intelligence can replace SPIBA and face-to-face communication. On July 6, 2023, the Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg hosted the General Meeting of Members of the St. Petersburg International Business Association (SPIBA). No matter how exciting SPIBA events may be, perhaps one of the most beloved regular events…

Results of elections to the SPIBA Executive Committee

The elections of the SPIBA Executive Committee members were completed on July 7th, 2023. We are pleased to announce elections results: Victoria Gourinovich, CIS Logistics Director/Branch Director, Groupe SEB-Vostok, — 68,9% of votes, Еlena Berger, Head of Legal Russia, KraftHeinz, — 62,2% of votes, Maria Chernaya, Country manager, Bonava St. Petersburg, — 55,6% of votes, Oleg…

BLCONS GROUP: 20.07.2023 Business Degustation “Customs Disputes: Development of Judicial Practice on the Inclusion of Royalties in the Customs Value”

On July 20, the audit and consulting company BLCONS GROUP holds a closed meeting, during which we will consider the specifics of customs disputes related to additional payments in the form of license payments. Starting from 2022, the approach of the courts in cases of challenging customs decisions has changed. Now the courts support the…