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Brno Days: Day 2- Part II- The Global Financial Crisis, Europe, and Brno’s Opportunities

Introduction

On October 2nd, The Bohemian National Hall hosted several business and medical leaders for an event about their experiences in Brno, Czech Republic. Brno, pronounced Bur-no, is located in South Moravia and is the second largest city in the country. The largest city is Prague the country’s capital. The opening day of the Brno Days event concentrated on the cultural contribution of the Villa Tugendhat and its distinct architectural influences. The last day focused on the myriad business opportunities available to potential investors. During the first two presentations, many speakers highlighted Brno’s burgeoning medical research industry. The remaining presentations emphasized the other business prospects in different fields ranging from architecture to information technology. The presenters avidly supported the city and recognized that Brno was a major factor in their companies’ successes. Each speaker endorsed Brno’s government support, central location, quality universities, and talented citizens. More on Brno Days: Day 2- Part II- The Global Financial Crisis, Europe, and Brno’s Opportunities

Brno Days: Day 2-Part I- Education, Advanced Research, and International Cooperation

Introduction

After the first day’s cultural presentations on the Villa Tugendhat, the final day of the Brno Days presentations focused on the business opportunities of the city. Brno, pronounced Bur-no, is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and is located in the South Moravia Region. The Bohemian National Hall hosted several business and medical leaders for the event, which was divided into three presentations about their experiences in the Czech Republic. The major discussion for the morning portion of the event was about medical research and any business opportunities for companies connected to that field. Each presenter enthusiastically highlighted their personal connections and attributed many of their company’s achievements to the city. These individual connections, the city’s central location, and skilled labor exemplify the abundant opportunities in Brno. More on Brno Days: Day 2-Part I- Education, Advanced Research, and International Cooperation

Brno Days: Day 1 – Villa Tugendhat, Functionalism, Culture & History

Introduction

On October 1st, the Bohemian National Hall hosted a two day event highlighting both the cultural and business successes of Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. Brno, pronounced Bur-no, is located in the South Moravia Region. It is conveniently located in Central Europe and many other large cities are accessible from the Brno area. The first day concentrated on the cultural contributions of the city through the modern architectural style of functionalism and the famous Villa Tugendhat. More on Brno Days: Day 1 – Villa Tugendhat, Functionalism, Culture & History