What are the Fora (Forums)?
They are activity groups of the members and friends of the Network institutionalized through the charter. They are created with the responsibility of the Board of the Network and interested members or friends.

Each Forum covers issues of special interest incorporated in the general aims of the Network with emphasis on the issues of business, cultural or civilization recording, research and development.

It operates in accordance with the regulation compiled with the responsibility of the Board and the assembly. Chair of each Forum is a Regular or Honorary Member of the NETWORK. Members of the Board of a Forum can be members or friends of the NETWORK from all over Greece.

1. Forum about the quality of provided services
Quality, quality, quality… One-way street for long term business benefits.

Aim: The qualitative provision of services to become business philosophy and way of life for the members and friends of the Network. The concept of quality for the network is very specific and is focused on the following:

1. We produce products and services in accordance with the basic quality requirements.
   
2. We keep our promises. We do not create unfulfilled expectations to the customer.
   
3. We "serve" the products in a good spirit and with respect to the customer.
   
4. We continuously improve our products, services and communication with the customer.
   
5. Better is the enemy of the good.
   

2. Promotion of modern Technology
Aim: To bring the businessman, the member or friend of the Network in touch with the developments taking place in modern technology. To help them assimilate and utilize it in order to maximize their effectiveness.

3. Promotion of local products
The specific Forum aims at the development and dissemination of methods and actions which support and promote the products of local production that conform with the general directions of the Network as far as their production procedure is concerned as well as their quality requirements. It also aims at the upgrading of the business search of the members and friends of the Network in issues concerning the hygiene and security of the foods.

4. Cultural and gastronomical heritage
The development of eco-tourism and its contribution to the financial well-being of an area is directly connected with the promotion of the local cultural heritage, of the monuments and sights of the area as well as of its local gastronomical tradition.

The aim of this forum is to help so that the businesses –members or friends of the Network- will incorporate the above-mentioned basic principle in their general business philosophy and operation of their businesses.

5. Local Women’s Entrepreneurship
The aim of this Forum is the undertaking of initiatives for the support and promotion of women’s entrepreneurship in the wider region.

6. Environmental protection
Sustainable development cannot exist without protecting and respecting nature and the environment in general. This Forum aims at the development and dissemination of the scientific knowledge and research in the sectors which promote the environmental sustainability, solidarity and cooperation spirit of businesses and bodies in the exchange of information and experiences of successful business and corporate practices which help the development of businesses without creating problems to the environment.

The interested parties...
Businesses, individuals or researchers wishing to participate in a forum or to promote products which interest the businesses of the network and the region in general can contact Mr. Elias Kandilas info@plastirasnet.gr