NEW YORK, NY – [Photos: HACC]
The Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC), as part of its ongoing commitment to outreach and meaningful support of the Greek-American community, successfully organized an informative event on Monday, March 23, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York.
The keynote speaker was the Consul General of Greece in New York, Ms. Ifigenia Kanara, who was joined by distinguished members of the Consulate, Ms. Dimitra Tambakopoulou and Ms. Aimilia Oikonomou.
The event commenced with welcoming remarks by HACC President, Ms. Eftihia Pylarinou-Piper, who emphasized the importance of such initiatives in facilitating the everyday needs of the Greek community in New York. Ms. Kanara then delivered a focused presentation outlining the framework of modern consular services and recent digital developments impacting Greeks abroad.
The discussion centered on key issues of concern to the community, including Citizenship and military service matters, Passport issuance procedures and Administrative and legal matters in Greece.
What distinguished this event was its highly interactive nature. Following the general Q&A session, the Consul General and her team dedicated significant time to one-on-one meetings with attendees, offering personalized guidance and practical solutions to complex individual cases.
“The strong response from our members confirms the need for direct and human communication with consular authorities,” stated Ms. Pylarinou-Piper. HACC expressed its sincere appreciation to Consul General Ifigenia Kanara and her team for their spirit of cooperation and their tangible support of the Greek-American community.
The Chamber also extended its warm thanks to the event sponsors, Alma Bank and Pardalis & Nohavicka Attorneys, for their continued and valued support of HACC’s initiatives.
