The Malta Chamber of SMEs welcomed Opposition Leader Dr. Bernard Grech, Members of Parliament Jerome Caruana Cilia and Robert Cutajar and MEP candidate Peter Agius to its offices in Floriana to discuss current issues affecting members of the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
Deputy President Mr. Philip Fenech, CEO Ms. Abigail Agius Mamo and Council Members Mr. Joseph Zerafa and Joan Haber participated on behalf of the SME Chamber.
As part of our ongoing collaboration with MCAST, the SME Chamber CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo is participating in a panel disccussion on the importance of apprenticeships for students and the industry and how both parties can complement each other.
The SME Chamber remains committed to assisting the industry through supporting apprenticeships.
Malta Chamber of SMEs President Mr Paul Abela met MDB Chairman Leo Brincat and CEO Paul V. Azzopardi.
During this meeting Mr Abela reaffirmed the SME Chamber’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Malta Development Bank.
Both sides discussed the current available schemes and ideas on new practical initiatives tailored to members’ needs.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs head of Policy Andrew Aquilina and the EU Affairs & Funding Executive Jamie Tanti have taken part in a productive two-day meeting at the GSEVEE headquarters in Athens, collaborating with international partners on the ARESME Social Dialogue European project. We’re working together to tackle the effects of Covid-19 on emerging work patterns and strengthen social dialogue across Europe.
This morning the Malta Chamber of SMEs organised a webinar for its members in collaboration with Institute Of Tourism Studies – ITS focusing on the new Skills Pass system.
Members had the opportunity to ask questions and understand the new system and prepare themselves adequately.
Members that did not manage to follow the webinar may get in touch to request the recording by sending an email on .
Following the 75th Annual General Meeting of the SME Chamber which was held on the 28th of March, the SME Chamber council has met today in order to elect the President and its officials. Mr Paul Abela has once again been elected as President of the Malta Chamber of SMEs.
Paul Abela thanked the Council Members for their trust in electing him to serve as President. He also thanked Ms Abigail Mamo as CEO and her team for their dedication to the work of the Chamber. He said, he looks forward to another year at the service of members.
Mr Philip Fenech was confirmed as Deputy President and Mr Marcel Mizzi was confirmed as Officer – Finance and Administration.
The members holding a seat on Council are:
| Paul Abela | President |
| Philip Fenech | Deputy President |
| Marcel Mizzi | Officer – Finance and Administration |
| Beppe Muscat | Council Member |
| Claire Shoemake | Council Member |
| Chris Vassallo | Council Member |
| Carmel Zammit | Council Member |
| Dino Fino | Council Member |
| Joan Haber | Council Member |
| Joseph Zerafa | Council Member |
| Mario Ciantar | Council Member |
| Mario DeBono | Council Member |
| Marthese Micallef | Council Member |
| Michael Galea | Council Member |
| Noel Gauci | Council Member |
| Patrick Cutajar | Council Member |
| Robert Micallef | Council Member |
| Sergio Camilleri | Council Member |
Ahead of the MEP elections in Juner, Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo and council member Carmel Zammit met MEP candidate Maria Sara Vellas Gafa and discussed several issues impacting SMEs and how the European Parliament and Malta’s MEP may communicate on issues related to SMEs.
Following the Annual General Meeting of the Mata Chamber of SMEs, elections for 6 seats on the SME Chamber’s Council took place on the 28th of March and 1st of April in Malta & Gozo.
8 candidates participated during this election and 6 candidates which received the highest votes, were elected.
The elected council members for the next 3 years are:
The Malta Chamber of SMEs congratulates all candidates who participated during these elections and wishes a successful term to the elected council members.
The Malta Chamber of SMEs held its 75th Annual General Meeting.
The AGM was held at Trident Park, Central Business District and all members of the SME Chamber were invited.
During the opening address at the 75th Annual General Meeting, SME Chamber President Mr Paul Abela marked the achievements by the SME Chamber throughout 2023, such as events, lobbying abd high-level meetings.
Following Mr Abela’s address, Mr Marcel Mizzi read and approved the minutes for the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Malta Chamber of SMEs CEO Ms Abigail Agius Mamo presented the annual report and highlighted the main points.
During the AGM amendments to the SME Chamber statutes were approved, followed by the auditors’ report and appointment of auditors.
Following the Annual General Meeting, an election was held to elect 6 members to the council. During this election Mario Ciantar, Beppe Muscat, Joseph Zerafa, Carmel Zammit, Joan Haber and Noel Gauci were elected.
