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INVITATION: Slovenian Tajfun’s Story in the USA

Join us for our March Webinar featuring Franci Bastardi, CEO of Tajfun USA, and hear the remarkable story of a company that began in Planina pri Sevnici, Slovenia, in 1967 and grew into an internationally recognized name in forestry machinery. In this conversation, Franci will share Tajfun’s journey from its Slovenian roots to its growing presence across North America, along with insights on adapting to new markets,

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SIBO’s US Expansion: A Slovenian Success Story

US expansion demanded heavy legal, HR, and immigration support. SIBO GROUP quickly learned that American employment law, contracts, and regulatory frameworks differ sharply from Europe, and that expert counsel is non‑negotiable. Political shifts mainly affect them through visas, taxes, and regulatory unpredictability rather than daily operations.

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EVENT - SIBO Group Success Story

Expanding a business into the U.S. market is no small feat. SIBO Group will share how they turned a Slovenian company into a successful American business — and what they learned along the way. Join us for an inspiring event as SIBO Group shares its journey, lessons learned, and business growth across the Atlantic.

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Slovenia–USA: Strategic Shifts and Business Opportunities 2026

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, in cooperation with the Slovenian–American Business Council (SAmPS), organized a professional event aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between Slovenia and the United States of America. On this occasion ASC signed the official agreement of collaboration and joined SAmPS as a member of the Executive Board.

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EVENT - Impact of Tariffs on Business - ASC Members’ Meeting

At a recent American Slovenian Club event, experts from diplomacy, accounting, and law shared timely insights on evolving U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and their real-world impact on Slovenian and European companies doing business in the United States. The discussion highlighted both the challenges and the strategic opportunities created by the current trade environment.

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ASC joining Slovenian Global Business Network

This past weekend in Nova Gorica marked the official launch of the Slovenian Global Business Network—a coordination platform for Slovenian business clubs and economic institutions abroad.

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Iz Washingtona o carinah in odzivih

Predsednik Donald Trump včeraj napovedal obsežen paket carinskih ukrepov. Objavljamo krajši pregled in odzive iz ameriške prestolnice.

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INVITATION - From Zero to Hypergrowth

Join us and learn from experts From Zero to Hypergrowth: How Slovenian Founders Can Build a Game-Changing Tech Company in Silicon Valley.

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