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Frixou 9, Thessaloniki 546 27, Grecia

OECON Group – Business and Development Consultants

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Partner Description

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Founded in 2003 by a group of experts working in the field of business consultancy and management of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and business support organizations (BSOs), OECON Group is a European management consulting firm and a leading advisor in business strategy, social entrepreneurship, as well as an adult education centre established in Thessaloniki, Greece. We collaborate with clients and beneficiaries from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, train their personnel and transform their organizations. Our customized approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of organizations, enterprises and markets, with respect to the needs of society and to the respective target groups. This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations, and secure lasting results.

OECON Group has also extensive experience in providing VET oriented courses for adults. Focusing mainly in supporting the sustainable development of economy, we help guide individuals and companies in their life-long-learning pathway. We have a special interest in promoting a sustainable development mindset, especially in the entrepreneurial sector, working with spin-offs and start-ups, investing in business angels and extended research.

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Project Manager

Elena Kopanarova

  • Head of the European Programs Cooperation Department. 

  • Holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Macedonia, Greece. 

  • Holds a Certificate of specialization in Accounting and Tax from the Economic and Technical Institute IVAN ILIEV, Bulgaria. 

  • Extensive experience in preparing project proposals and implementing a significant number of European programs. 

  • Experienced in networking and developing partnerships between European organizations. 

  • Frequently participates in meetings and conferences of European institutions and organizations. 

  • Certified evaluator of National and European Programs for ESPA Independent Assessors networks. 

  • Member of the Records for Electors of the ESPA (National Funding Schemes) - Assessor / Scholar for the project "Strengthening the Competitiveness of Small Businesses with 1-4 employees" of the Human Resource Development Authority, Cyprus. 

  • Recently approved and currently working on the assessment of the Horizon 2020 - SME Instrument proposals of the European Union.

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