The Croatian Business Club in Belgrade celebrated its 20th anniversary by reflecting on two decades of connecting Croatian and Serbian businesses.
- The Club was founded two decades ago by a group led by Croatia's then Ambassador to Serbia, together with representatives of the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
- Club President Marija Tikvicki said its main purpose is to give business leaders a platform to connect, support each other and open doors for Croatian companies.
- The Club's member network is considered its key asset, having endured economic changes, several crises and global challenges.
- Speakers stressed the importance of continued business engagement between Croatia and Serbia.
- The organizers did not announce new projects or specific plans in connection with the anniversary.
The Croatian Business Club in Belgrade has marked its 20th anniversary with a ceremony in the Serbian capital. The event looked back at two decades of work to connect business communities in Croatia and Serbia and to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
According to the organizers, the Club has grown into an established business network. It serves as a platform where companies can meet, exchange experience and look for new opportunities on both the Serbian and Croatian markets.
How the Club began
Marija Tikvicki, President of the Croatian Business Club, spoke about the organization's history and the people whose commitment helped build its reputation. She said the Club was founded exactly two decades ago by a group led by the then Ambassador of Croatia to Serbia, together with his associates and representatives of the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
“Tonight, we have not gathered simply to mark the passage of time, but to celebrate 20 years of togetherness, hard work, growth and business excellence,” Tikvicki said. She added that the founders saw a need for a platform where business leaders could connect, support one another and open doors for Croatian companies.
In her words, what started as a shared vision has become a respected business community with a strong reputation and a recognizable brand.
Network seen as the main asset
Tikvicki noted that the Club has operated through changing economic conditions, several crises and new global challenges. In her assessment, the one constant has been its network of members.
“What has remained unchanged is our network, because the Club is not defined by its rules and regulations, it is defined by you: everyone who has been part of it and everyone joining us here today,” she said.
The anniversary was also used to underline the importance of continued business engagement between Croatia and Serbia. Speakers highlighted the role of the institutions and individuals who have contributed to the development of the Club over the past 20 years.
The organizers did not announce new projects or specific plans in connection with the anniversary.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Croatian Business Club in Belgrade?
It is a business network that helps companies from Croatia and Serbia meet, exchange experience and look for new opportunities in both markets.
When was the Croatian Business Club founded?
The Club was founded exactly 20 years ago by a group led by Croatia's then Ambassador to Serbia, together with representatives of the Croatian Chamber of Economy.
Who leads the Croatian Business Club?
Marija Tikvicki is the President of the Croatian Business Club.
Did the Club announce new projects for its anniversary?
No, the organizers did not announce new projects or specific plans in connection with the 20th anniversary.
