The first advice that Sibiu-based companies would give to
smaller companies that want to develop is to “dare” take out money
from the European Union, even if “bureaucracy” is sometimes
excessive, and the support comes only if the risk is well
calculated.
“This is a huge opportunity for big companies, as well as for small
ones to grow,” said Ioan Firiza, human resources manager of Compa
Sibiu, one of the five biggest Romanian-controlled exporters.
Firiza was present yesterday in Sibiu at the even titled Caravana
Fondurilor Europene 2011 (European Funds Caravan 2011), organised
by ZF in partnership with Banca Transilvania, Bancpost, EximBank
and consultancy Accreo.
The company obtained EU funding for 13 projects that involved the
training of over 2,000 employees. The company has budgeted 112
million-euro turnover for this year, with more than 100 million
euros of it set to come from exports.
Sibiu-based entrepreneur Ilie Vonica, one of the strongest in the
drug industry, has used EU funds to develop his business and says
he will continue to do so, although for now healthcare is not
considered a priority sector for EU funds.
ZF English
Advice of Sibiu companies: Dare take money from EU
The first advice that Sibiu-based companies would give to smaller companies that want to develop is to "dare" take out money from the European Union, even if "bureaucracy" is sometimes excessive, and the support comes only if the risk is well calculated.
