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RESPECT Continues to Support Family Businesses in the Czech Republic This Year

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Family businesses form a significant part of the Czech business landscape and are among the largest employers in the country. They are synonymous with stability, a long-term vision, and strong ties to the regions in which they operate. Their importance to the Czech economy is undeniable—they bring innovation, create jobs, and significantly contribute to the development of local communities.

As a family-owned company with a 32-year tradition on the Czech market, RESPECT fully understands the specific challenges and opportunities that family businesses face. For this reason, it has become the main partner of the Family Business Week (FBW) platform, which supports the development of family entrepreneurship in the Czech Republic.

“Having been part of the community of family businesses for more than three decades, we understand their unique DNA very well. Family companies are not focused solely on short-term profit—they build values and visions for future generations. They play a key role not only locally but also on the international level. They are characterized by a responsible approach to employees, business partners, and the communities around them, thereby contributing to the cultivation of society as a whole,” says Zdeněk Reibl, founder and CEO of RESPECT. “That is why we have once again decided to actively support the Family Business Week platform, which connects family businesses and helps them continue to grow.”

The first regional FBW meeting of the year will take place on March 6, 2024, at the premises of the family-owned company ALBIXON in Hořovice. The program will feature inspiring panel discussions focusing on two key topics: export and international expansion, and the role of family businesses in regional development.

In the panel on export and international expansion, recognized experts and successful exporters will speak:

Přemysl Trojan, Director of the CzechTrade Office in South Africa
Ladislav Šimek, CEO of ALBIXON a.s.
Michal Štěrba, CEO of GZ Media, a.s.

The second panel will focus on the irreplaceable role of family businesses in regional development. The following speakers will share their experiences:

Petra Pecková, Governor of the Central Bohemian Region
Jaroslav Smetana, founder of ALBIXON a.s.
Martin Šoltys, founder of BAGGER, a.s.
Pavel Rejsek, founder of Bohemik s.r.o.

Participants will also have the opportunity to tour ALBIXON’s production facilities, including the manufacturing of swimming pools, enclosures, and the paint shop. The program will conclude with networking during an evening reception, where family businesses will have the opportunity to share experiences and establish new connections.