FBOA Business Breakfast ☕

Join us for our first Business Breakfast, a relaxed and engaging space to connect, share, and collaborate. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business, discuss current challenges, explore new opportunities, and offer support to fellow members! 

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BusinessBreakfastB7RSVP 

Save the Date

🗓 March 13th, 9 am. 

📍 Brasserie on 7

Join Us for the First FBOA Coffee Q&A! 

We’re excited to launch our first Coffee Q&A featuring Ivan Kuret, a distinguished leader with a remarkable career in public service, sports, and entrepreneurship.

☕️ Topics We’ll Discuss:

• What it means to be a public servant in Croatia.

• Challenges foreigners face when operating large-scale businesses like hotels and marinas.

• Eco-sustainability challenges in today’s business landscape.

• Sailing and his experiences as an Olympian.

• The future of Croatia and its business potential.

About Ivan Kuret:

Ivan Kuret, born in Split in 1971, has built a remarkable career across sports, public service, and entrepreneurship. A former top athlete and long-time member of Croatia’s national sailing team, he competed in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and later served as Selector of the Croatian Sailing Federation (2000-2004) and Director of the national team for the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Ivan’s public service began with the City Council of Split (2005-2009), where he served as Deputy Mayor (2005-2007) and later as the youngest Mayor of Split (2007-2009). Since 2010, he has been a private entrepreneur, offering consulting services and developing projects in nautical tourism through Kuret Nautika d.o.o.

Since 2012, Ivan has been the Procurator of H.L. Dvorac d.o.o., which operates the Martinis Marchi brand on the island of Šolta. The business includes a Heritage hotel, restaurant, and an award-winning marina recognized as the best small marina in Croatia at the 2022 Tourism Days. The hotel is also a member of the prestigious Impresia group of unique luxury hotels.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Ivan is a member of the Council of the Nautical Tourism Association of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the professional subgroup of marinas within the Croatian Chamber of Commerce of Split County, and a member of the Island Council at the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds.

Save the Date

🗓 February 6th, 3 PM

📍 Briig Boutique Hotel

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

The holidays are here! FBOA Christmas Party! 🎄
Come for a night of wine, music, and great company! 🍷
🗓️ 13th December, 7 pm
📍 The Daltonist
FREE for members and guests!
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Join us today for an informal discussion to reflect on 2024, share experiences, and explore ways to improve and support each other in the coming year. 

This is a great opportunity to collaborate, brainstorm ideas, and plan for a stronger, more connected 2025. Let’s make next year even better—together! 

Visit www.fboahr.com and become a member today! 

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - November 7th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

Want to discover the latest trends and tools to make your business and time more efficient? 

Save the date for our upcoming Monthly Meeting!  October 24th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

Join the FBOA workshop with Geoff Bratton to explore key digital tools that enhance operations and drive growth. Enjoy live demos and practical examples of AI and web apps designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

Visit www.fboahr.com and become a member today! 

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - October 3rd, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜We are pleased to invite you to a focused Hospitality Sector meeting this month, moderated by our association’s president. This gathering will give us the chance to discuss and reflect on the key topics affecting our businesses.

Agenda Highlights:

- Season Review: Reflecting on the successes and challenges of this year’s tourist season.  

- Future Outlook: Insights and expectations for the coming year.  

- Regulations & Laws: Navigating the latest updates in laws and regulations impacting the hospitality industry.  

- What’s Working, What’s Not: An open forum to share experiences, strategies, and solutions.

This is a valuable opportunity to collaborate and share ideas in an open and informal setting. We look forward to your contributions. 

We hope to see you there.

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - September 5th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - August 1st, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - July 4th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

​​🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting - June 20th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣ Dr. Joy Katić – Surviving Sezona: Navigating the stress of the season

Learn evidence-based and practical tips, tricks, and coping strategies for combatting daily and chronic stress. 

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

Visit www.fboahr.com and become a member today! 

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - June 6th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

​​🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting - May 16th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣ Flor Nieto – Brand Culture for Content Planning

A workshop to a) craft your brand identity, goals, and inspiration to co-create with your marketing team, or b) Be a punk rocker and do it yourself. 

Includes brand workbook and content creation tips. 

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - May 2nd, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - April 4th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

The Foreign Business Owners Association Split - Dalmatia (FBOA) is gearing up for an event that promises to be both delicious and impactful. On Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, FBOA will host a bake sale fundraiser in front of SmartSpace Coworking at Tončićeva ulica 3 in Split's city center. The event aims to raise funds for Udruga Domine, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for women's rights, gender equality, and serving as an autonomous crisis center for victims of domestic violence.

Members of FBOA and the Split community are invited to contribute their own homemade baked goods, which attendees can take home in exchange for a donation. The bake sale will feature a variety of treats, from traditional favorites to innovative creations, all made with love and care.

In addition to the bake sale, there will be live entertainment provided by the vocal ensemble Oštrokondže, who will perform traditional folklore songs at noon. The event promises to be a fun-filled day for all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting -March 21st, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣ Piero Palevsky, Tech in Split: The Alternative to Tourism. 

Members: FREE

Non-members: 10 €

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming FBOA Informal Chat - March 7th, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great opportunity to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting - February 15th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣ Robyn Knezovich, owner of Omega Financial. Company structures in Croatia. 

🔜 Save the date for our first FBOA Informal Chat - February 1st, 19:00 at The Daltonist!

‣ A great chance to talk business and mingle with other members.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting - January 18th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣Restaurant Roundtable: Split restauranteurs will share insights into navigating the hospitality industry, discussing challenges, strategies, and lessons learned.

🔜 Save the date for our Holiday Toast! - December 15th, 19:00 at The Daltonist Craft Bar 🥂

🔜Mark your calendars for the next FBOA event! We're gathering to clean up Park Šuma Marjan and celebrate Martinje with wine.

🍷Martinje or Blagdan svetog Martina (Saint Martin’s Day, The Feast of Saint Martin) is a holiday celebrated on November 11 in Croatia. According to an old traditional Croatian custom, this is the day that mošt (grape must) turns into vino (wine). This Croatian holiday has been cherished since the 17th century. Read more here.

Gloves and trash bags are on us, just remember your reusable cup. Wine is provided, but you can also bring your own. 

📆Don't forget to join us at the HNK Split (Hrvatsko Narodno Kazalište Split) fountain on November 11th at 11:00 am.

🔜 Save the date for our upcoming monthly meeting - October 19th, 19:00 at Smartspace!

‣Presentation: Bogdan Petrea, owner of Dalmatica Mobility Group – Navigating International Shipping Regulations for Moving Household goods.