
SME Chamber and SHE join forces once again to support female entrepreneurs

The Malta Chamber of SMEs earlier today organised a conference as part of Crosswork project entitled ‘Aligning Human Resources with Organisational needs’.
The conference focused on skills and solutions to lack of skills with the participation of various key government entities.
The conference ‘Aligning human resources with organizational needs was held – contextualized to the ‘EU cross-border mobility initiative Crosswork promoted within the Interreg Italy-Malta programme’ – whose main topic was the search for specific skills in the world of work.
Through the words of the speakers, as well as the main project partner, Abigail Agius Mamo – CEO of the Malta Chamber of SMEs, Rosario Alescio and Cristina Dragoi, respectively President and Senior Expert of Logos Cooperative Society, Clayton Cutajaw – Director of Strategy and Lifelong Learning of the National Skills Council, shed light on the virtuous mechanism that can be achieved by promoting the 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 platform to companies with staff shortages and unemployed job seekers.
𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲 and 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 are actively working to support each other by establishing a synergistic collaboration that aims to nourish the whole sector of active labor policies, especially in the Sicilian and Maltese territories.
Following the success of the first edition, the second edition of the Malta Business Awards is being launched today by the Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with Malta Enterprise and the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise.
With the launch of the awards, applications opened which will remain open until 31 July.
The launch was carried out by Enterprise Minister Miriam Dalli together with Malta Enterprise Chief Executive Kurt Farrugia, President of the Chamber of SMEs Paul Abela and Chief Executive Abigail Agius Mamo.
Malta Enterprise Chief Executive Kurt Farrugia explained that these awards are a tool for businesses to showcase the work they have been doing. We look forward to seeing applications and encouraging businesses to apply. As Malta Enterprise we are very glad to continue supporting initiatives that drive innovation and sustainability in business as we believe this is the way forward.
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Hon. Miriam Dalli said that economic growth is driven by the dedication and hard work of enterprises in our country.
“This should also serve as an inspiration for our businesses to be more sustainable, digital, meet the needs of their customers and ensure competitiveness. We want every business in Malta to achieve and exceed its own goals where the services and products offered will be of excellence, which not only serve our country’s customers, but also abroad,” Minister Dalli said.
She continued that the Malta Business Awards serve to show us success stories, where one learns from the other. “Above all they are an opportunity for each enterprise to see how it will improve its service and processes.”
The Chief Executive of the Malta Chamber of SMEs Abigail Agius Mamo urged businesses to apply for the Malta Business Awards by 31st July at www.maltabusinessawards.mt
Agius Mamo explained that companies can apply for more than one prize. It also announced that the first selected companies would be announced on 11 September and the finalists would be announced on 30 October. The final evening will take place on 1 December 2023.
For more information about the Malta Business Awards one can visit www.maltabusinessawards.mt.
4 Sight Group in collaboration with the Malta Chamber of SMEs organised the 2nd edition of Flow 23 – The Digital Transformation Event.
The conference included the participation of over 150 delegates form various sectors to learn about the latest technologies, such as AI and automation, and how they can help businesses streamline their operations and improve efficiency.
Participants had the opportunity to network with other business leaders and learn from their experiences.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with the Customs Department organised a Webinar on the recent changes in Declaration of Non-Harmonised Goods (Excise Duty).
The Webinar included explanations related to:
Member may request the link to view the webinar by sending an email to .
The Malta Chamber of SMEs notes with satisfaction the massive turnout for participation in the Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Energy Ministry via the REWS (Regulator for Energy and Water Services) for the award of financial support for electricity from renewable energy. The participants were bidding for the feed-in tariff rate that Government will give them when they feed the power they generate into the national electricity grid. The proposed projects are all privately owned solar farms that they are planning to build and finance.
Over subscription in this case is a watershed moment for Malta. Malta has really turned a new page in renewable energy production. Clearly, there is investment appetite as well as confidence from Private Enterprise in the future of the country. It is also evidence of the good work being done by the Energy Ministry as well as encouragement for the Ministry to work together with stakeholders such as the Malta Chamber of SMEs to achieve even more.
Of a total of 50MW power generation through the proposed projects, only 19MW will materialize due to capping imposed on the capacity that can be installed. We strongly urge Government to raise the limits imposed so that the remaining projects are green-lit as soon as possible. It would be a pity if these investors lose interest; keeping up the momentum will likely attract new investors which will eventually result in putting Malta on the European renewable energy map. Encouraging more investment, such as this, one will enable the nation to reach its renewable energy targets. Funds currently being spent abroad to purchase energy can instead be diverted to the local economy, Industry and Employers.
Members of the Malta Chamber of SMEs had the privilege of meeting a German Business delegation which is currently in Malta to explore business opportunities.
Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo welcomed the delegation and following this, individual B2B meetings were held between the German delegation and the esteemed members of the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
The German delegation was led by Mr. Detlef Bischoff, the Honorary Consul for the Land Saxony-Anhalt and the Free State of Saxony.
Business First a joint endeavour between the Malta Chamber of SMEs and Malta Enterprise received the #QualityAward at this year’s Is-Servizz Pubbliku awards that took place yesterday evening. This achievement highlights the outstanding work carried out by Business First and establishes it as the premier provider among all Quality Mark holders.
Business 1st is a joint venture between Malta Enterprise and the Malta Chamber for SMEs. It also forms part of the servizz.gov network. Led and managed by Malta Enterprise, B1st brings together number of government departments and entities that either offer a service or else regulate business activities. The aim of all the entities that have a presence at B1st is to assist business start-ups and SMEs prosper and grow thereby contributing to enhancing economic activity and competitiveness.
The Business First team has once again been recognized for their unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality and efficient services to their esteemed clients. The award serves as a testament to the team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and their unwavering focus on providing top-tier services to their valued clientele.
ME and Chamber of SMEs leadership congratulate B1ST team
Chamber of SMEs President Paul Abela explained that “When the Malta Chamber of SMEs joined forces with Malta Enterprise to provide a one-stop-shop service for business we had a clear vision on what was the experience we wanted to create to give a service to the business community. Our expectations has since been surpassed thanks to the stellar dedication by all Business First staff, led by Marika Tonna”.
“We take immense pride in the exceptional service that Business 1st delivers to our clientele daily. Our gratitude extends deeply to our industrious team. Their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s heartening to see the positive impact they’re making, which is a testament to a nation that cherishes its commercial community. We hold in high regard our partnership with the Chamber of SMEs. Their contribution is instrumental in fostering an environment conducive to business growth and success” explained Kurt Farrugia CEO of Malta Enterprise.
Speaking about this significant achievement, Marika Tonna, CEO at Business First, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the entire team’s hard work and commitment: “We are so successful because our team members genuinely care about what they do and they always go the extra mile to give an excellent service. As management I believe that we do our best to lead by example while showing that we care for our team as people rather than as just employees”
For more information about Business First and the services they offer, please visit https://www.businessfirst.com.mt/ or contact Freephone 144.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs, a proud co-owner of Business first, would like to congratulate all the team at Business First for another award.
A Press Conference was held on May 26th, organized by the Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with CRPD. The purpose of the conference was to present the findings of a survey conducted by the Malta Chamber of SMEs among its members regarding Web Accessibility.
The attendees at the Press Conference included Hon Julia Farrugia Portelli, Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Caruana, CRPD Commissioner Ms. Samantha Pace Gasan, and two representatives from FITA.
A significant number of survey respondents expressed their willingness to improve the accessibility of their websites for people with disabilities, particularly through financial assistance and support programs. However, the main challenges identified by businesses in enhancing website accessibility were financial constraints, a shortage of staff, and a lack of information and expertise on how to make websites more accessible.
During the Press Conference, the Malta Chamber of SMEs and CRPD provided the following recommendations based on the survey findings, recognizing that the survey serves as an initial step in identifying areas for improvement in online accessibility:
The recommendations are:
Click here to view Press Conference