Slovakia Shines in NYC: SARIO Kicks Off NYC Presence with Investment Seminar at the Heart of Global Business

On March 27, 2025 Slovakia took center stage in New York City’s business community with a high-level investment seminar that brought together decision-makers, trade representatives, and global business leaders. Organized by SARIO in partnership with the Consulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York and AmCham Slovakia, the event marked the official launch of SARIO’s new presence in NYC.

Held at the newly opened Consulate General of Slovakia in New York City, the seminar introduced Slovakia as a strategic gateway for American companies seeking to expand into Europe. Edward Mermelstein, Commissioner of International Affairs for the City of New York, joined the seminar to personally congratulate SARIO on opening its New York office and shared his enthusiasm for working together to strengthen Slovak business visibility in the city.
 

The audience included a diverse mix of stakeholders: representatives from American companies already operating in Slovakia, those considering European expansion, and trade development officials from New York City, Queens, and New Jersey. They were joined by chambers of commerce and foreign trade representatives from countries including Canada, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, and others. Their shared goal was to explore the rising opportunities within Slovakia’s economy.

The program, carefully curated to spotlight Slovakia’s strengths, was opened by Milan Vrbovský, Consul General of the Slovak Republic in New York. It continued with a joint presentation by Vladimír Lackovič, SARIO’s Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment, and Greta Grohoľová, Consultant at the Investment Projects Department of SARIO. Together, they introduced Slovakia’s investment landscape, highlighting its skilled and educated workforce, robust industrial base, and booming business services and ICT sectors.
 

Peter Rusiňák, Deputy Director of AmCham Slovakia, followed with insights into the dynamic growth of Slovakia’s business services industry - one of the country’s most competitive and high-performing sectors. Global companies such as IBM, Dell, and Amazon have entrusted Slovak professionals with core operational responsibilities, demonstrating confidence in their expertise and work ethic.

To complement the economic data with real-world experiences, the seminar featured prominent executives sharing their perspectives on doing business in Slovakia. Jeffrey Schott, Vice President of Financial Services at ManpowerGroup, discussed workforce trends and Slovakia’s competitive labor market. Reema Pinto, Head of Strategy and Design at Method/GlobalLogic, spoke about the company’s strong Slovak team and its role in delivering some of the most demanding projects within their global operations. Biz Dziarmaga, Vice President at IBM for Sales & AI Partnerships, emphasized Slovakia’s importance as one of IBM’s major global business centers.
 

The event delivered more than just networking and insight - it provided clear evidence that Slovakia is a proven, high-value destination for global investment.