Author: SME Chamber

Following the launch of the Malta Business Awards, over 400 applications were received. Following the applications deadline, the first phase of adjudication took place and on the 11th of September all shortlisted applicants were informed.

The finalists will be announced at the end of October and winners will be announced on during the final night on the 1st of December.

The Malta Business Awards are organised by the Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with Malta Enterprise.

The 4 award categories are, Distinct Initiatives,Green Ambassadors, Celebrating Business & Business Innovation.

More informaton on www.maltabusinessawards.mt

The eSkills Malta Foundation is pleased to announce a series of free training opportunities that aim to enhance the digital skills of the Maltese Society. The Foundation has the overall objective to increase digital skills. In line with this objective, the Foundation is offering training courses/sessions/events for specific closed groups or open to the public.

Further details may be found at the following links:

•       Digital Skills Bootcamps and Events 2023 Teachers and SMEs
•       Digital Skills Bootcamps and Events 2023 Women
•       Digital Skills Bootcamps and Events 2023 Society (including Senior Citizens)

These training sessions will run till November 2023.

Over the past few weeks, there has been a staggering 20% increase in food costs. In today’s fast-paced society, individuals are constantly racing against the clock, trying to maintain a healthy budget, manage stress levels, and stay physically fit. Unfortunately, the repercussions of this hectic lifestyle often manifest in various mental and physical health issues, exacerbated by unhealthy eating habits.

Recognising the significance of these challenges, we are developing a comprehensive tool tailored to address the needs of young professionals. This tool aims to assist you in effectively managing grocery costs and meal planning, while prioritising your well-being and that of your families. By reducing waste, saving time, and providing cost-effective and nutritionally balanced meal plans, we hope to alleviate the stress and strain that contribute to poor mental and physical health.

To gather a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape, we kindly request your participation in this survey. Your valuable insights will help us shape the development of this tool and pave the way for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle for all.

Please fill in the survey here: https://forms.gle/po2t6jGrESLoi1Kf8

The SME Chamber officials have already apologised directly to Mr Huber and we reassure Mr Huber of our support in his work as MCCFF Chairperson and our support to the valid work of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

With consecutive days of unplanned power cuts affecting countless households and businesses across Malta in the midst of a heatwave, the Malta Chamber of SMEs called for a form of compensation for those affected.

Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Abigail Agius Mamo, in comments to the media said that “we need a guaranteed service, it is not acceptable, I’ve seen a lot of distress from both businesses and consumers. Everyone wants to be able to carry on with their business.”

Throughout this difficult period, the SME Chamber met Enemalta officials the get further information on the situation and also participated during an MCESD meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, during which the Government pledged to double Malta’s yearly budget allocation to the country’s energy distribution network.

The Malta Chamber of SMEs is asking all sorts of businesses – from small shops to factories and hotels – to quantify how much they lost as a result of the series of prolonged outages that hit the islands.

Businesses are asked to prepare their claims and passing them on to the SME Chamber to facilitate the process in formulating a compensation scheme.

The SME Chamber is available to guide members, interested members may contact us on

As part of the MERCA project, a collaboration between the Malta Chamber of SMEs, and the Energy & Water Agency, currently EWA is conducting energy and water audits in 14 food retail shops around Malta of various sizes.

Once these audits are completed, these companies will have a full report on their consumption patterns and a plan to reduce this consumption.

The findings of the MERCA project will also provide an insight about the sector and information sessions to guide the food retail sector will be carried out.