Malta Chamber of SMEs

Online Information Session – Changes to the Employment of Third-Country Nationals

Following the recent Labour Migration Policy, on the changes when coming to employ third country nationals and the single work permit application process, we are pleased to invite you to an information session on Malta’s Labour Migration Policy, organised by the SME Chamber in collaboration with the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment. This session aims to provide clarity on recent policy changes and their implications for your business operations.

The main changes being proposed include (amongst others):

•⁠ ⁠Updates to the renewal period and changes to the fees
•⁠ ⁠The establishment of a high-risk country list for employment applications
•⁠ Minimum requirements for employing third-country nationals (TCNs), such as employing a specific number of Maltese/EU nationals prior
•⁠ ⁠Integration courses for TCNs prior to their arrival in Malta.

Why Attend?

•⁠ ⁠Gain insights into the latest changes to the Labour Migration Policy
•⁠ Participate in an interactive Q&A session with experts to address your questions
•⁠ ⁠⁠Provide feedback on the proposed changes

The information session is open only for SME Chamber paid up members. Non-members will be asked to renew prior to the event.

Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with the respective details.

We look forward to your participation in this important session.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at .

Click here to register

Information Session on how you may achieve energy and water savings? (Pharmacies)

The Energy and Water Agency with the support of the Chamber of SMEs has in the past months conducted Energy and Water Awareness visits in a number of Pharmacies. The ultimate goal of these visits was to produce recommendations and educate the responsible persons at these enterprises in reducing energy consumption, lower related operational costs and contribute to a more environmentally sustainable facility.

To present the findings an online meeting is being held where officers of the Energy and Water Agency and Malta Enterprise will explain the ‘recommendations’ and associated schemes how their implementation can be supported

Your participation is solicited in order to enhance your operational efficiency, reduce the environmental footprint and continue to inspire of culture of sustainability.

Click here to register: https://sme-chamber-mt.odoo.com/event/webinar-malta-chamber-of-smes-ewa-pharmacies-34/register

Kindly note that only SME Chamber paid up members will be able to attend, those who are not members may join and attend the session.

Meeting link will be sent following registration confirmation.

Information Session on how you may achieve energy and water savings? (Childcare Centres)

The Energy and Water Agency with the support of the Chamber of SMEs has in the past months conducted Energy and Water Awareness visits in a number of Childcare centres. The ultimate goal of these visits was to produce recommendations and educate the responsible persons at these enterprises in reducing energy consumption, lower related operational costs and contribute to a more environmentally sustainable facility.

Your participation is solicited in order to enhance your operational efficiency, reduce the environmental footprint and continue to inspire of culture of sustainability.

Kindly note that only SME Chamber paid up members will be able to attend, those who are not members may join and attend the session.

Meeting link will be sent following registration confirmation.

Information Session: Bring Your Own Container Initiative

will be organising an online information session dedicated to the Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) initiative, tailored specifically for SMEs.

The session is envisioned as an interactive platform where attendees can engage, ask questions, and gain practical knowledge to kickstart their journey towards embracing the BYOC Initiative.

Transitioning to a circular economy requires collaborative efforts, and by fostering a culture of reusability we can contribute to a greener future for generations to come.

The webinar will be in English.

Information Session – New Scheme for Electric Vehicles

The Malta Chamber of SMEs is inviting all members to attend an online information session on the new schemes for the purchase of Electric Vehicles announced last week by Transport Malta.
During the Information Session, members will be able to direct questions and clarify any particular queries.
Members intending to purchase new vehicles in the years to come are encouraged to attend the informative session.

The event is only open to SME Chamber paid up members. Businesses who are not yet members of the SME Chamber will have their registration accepted upon joining as members.
Should you have any questions kindly get in touch by email on or call on 21232881

Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dcwq3RrrRMKYdn5i0hzLNA

Online Consultation Meeting – EU Funding 2022-2027 – What’s in it for businesses?

The Chamber of SMEs would like to invite you to an online consultation meeting on this important topic.

The government is currently closing on its plans of how the next set of funds that will take us beyond the coming 5 years will be allocated. Government officials will explain the plans currently in place in full.

How can you benefit from this meeting?

Ensure that EU funds allocated for Businesses are sufficient, adequate and reflect the actual needs of businesses.
Understand and be able to prepare for the funding opportunities that will become available for the private sector
Highlight your funding needs for projects you are foreseeing or general support

It is important to take full-advantage of this window of opportunity that we have.

Registration is required to be sent the meeting link.

This meeting is only open for SME Chamber paid-up members, those not currently members will still be allowed to join the meeting once their membership position is updated.

Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceGsqjojGNWSOmMSxGNQy3yf02mO1DN-

Malta Tourism Strategy 2021-2030 Consultaton meeting

Following up the launch of the draft Malta Tourism Strategy 2021 – 2030, the Malta Chamber of SMEs is organising an online consultation meeting with the Malta Tourism Authority.

The meeting is being held on Thursday 4th March at 10a.m.

During this meeting, MTA officials will present a detailed overview of the Strategy and answer your questions.

The Malta Chamber of SMEs will gather your feedback, which will be then formally submitted.

This strategy will have an impact on various sectors and therefore we highly encourage you to participate.

Should you require a copy of the Malta Tourism Strategy document kindly visit the link below.

Information Meeting – Waste Management Plan 2021-2030

The Government published its Waste Management Plan?️♻️ for the next 10 years and it is currently open for consultation until Sunday 31st of January.

This Plan will have an impact on business operations with mandatory recycling requirements, specific waste collection days and private contracted collection.

The Malta Chamber of SMEs will be organising an information meeting on Thursday 28th January at 14:30hrs to explain the document and gather your feedback, which will be then formally submitted.

Should you wish to attend this meeting kindly register here.

Information Meeting: New Standards for Gatherings & Events

Information meeting organised by the Malta Chamber of SMEs and Malta Tourism Authority about the new standards for gatherings & events