The Association of Graduate Entrepreneurs of Alecu Russo Balti State University was created through the EANET project to support entrepreneurship among students and graduates. It facilitates collaboration between the university and businesses owned by graduates through activities connecting students with alumni entrepreneurs. This strengthens career opportunities for students and partnerships between the university and graduate-owned companies. The association also helps graduate entrepreneurs expand their networks and access international opportunities through connections to alumni from other EANET partner universities.

1. Alexandru TASCIUC is a well-known entrepreneur of the northern region of the Republic of
Moldova. He graduated Alecu Russo Balti State University in 2001, Faculty of Economics,
Specialization of Accounting. All knowledge and experience that Mr. Alexandru had achieved at
USB during his study period allowed him to open his own business of producing blinds after only 2
years from his graduation. So, the history of Alexandru’s company ,,DENALEX EXIMGRUP” starts
in 2003- this year is characterized by a great increase of blinds production demand on Moldova’s
internal market. Thus it was the perfect period for opening this kind of business. Of course, it was and
still it is hard to resist on the market, that’s why Mr. Alexandru was aware that he had to concentrate
his efforts on the main tasks and to offer to his customers unique integrated solutions allowing the
reduction of the market value of the finished product. “DENALEX EXIMGRUP” company provides a
full range of services to support the production of blinds:
 Sale of components for the production of horizontal, vertical and blinds.
 Manufacturing of products of complex shapes and forms on their own production.
 Measurements and installation of sun protection systems of any complexity.
 A flexible system of discounts and bonuses, which allows its partners to develop and
increase the profitability of their business.
Nowadays Mr. Alexandru is a successful entrepreneur; still he has not forgotten the place
where he has achieved all the necessary knowledge. Therefore, 1/3 out of his 20 employees are
graduates of Alecu Russo Balti State University, and 2/3 are specialist from Balti colleges. Thus, he
plays an important role in ensuring job creation for the best professionals of the northern capital of
Moldova. Moreover, “DENALEX EXIMGRUP” company has a good collaborative relationship with
USB and every year there is a certain number of students that make their internship within this
company. So, they are given the chance to see how to resist and to be successful in such an interesting
field of the economy.
Speaking about the company on Moldova’s internal market, it is worth mentioning the fact that
it is the leader in the supply and production of quality components for sun protection systems. Their
experience allows them to develop and implement new blinds systems, including their own
production, every year. Furthermore, the Alexandru’s company is always open for partnership and
mutually beneficial cooperation (one representative example is of course the close cooperation with
USB).
A last thing to be mentioned is the active participation of ,,DENALEX EXIMGRUP” company
within national and international exhibitions that allows this company to be well-known not only in
Moldova, but also in other countries like Romania, Ukraine etc

2. Ion CIOBANU it is successful entrepreneur of the northern region of the Republic of Moldova.
He graduated Alecu Russo Balti State University in 2000, Faculty of Economics, Specialization of
Business and Administration. He was one of the best students and during his study time he was really
interested of the business field. That’s why he made all his best to be attentive and to acquire all the
necessary knowledge and experience from his teachers. Thus, after only 1 year of his graduation, in
2001 more precisely, Mr. Ion was able to open his own business of construction products. His
company’s name is L.L.C DAMIA-NORD. Obviously, the beginning was hard, but nowadays this
company has a rich history of 16 years on national and international market.
During all this period of time Mr. Ion produced only high qualitative products. Besides, he has
always looked for ways of improving the quality of the products he sells. Thus, quality is the most
suitable word to be used when speaking about L.L.C DAMIA-NORD. Furthermore, this company is
aware of the climate challenges the world faces nowadays, so another main focus is put on the
problems linked with the ecology and the possible impact on the environment. Thus, Mr. Ciobanu’s
company produces construction products that are not harmful for the environment.
As in the case of other companies, L.L.C DAMIA-NORD puts a particular focus on
cooperation with other companies that are from Moldova or from abroad. So, it has a close
collaboration with the German company ,,KNAUF”. Moreover, L.L.C DAMIA-NORD is the main
distributor of this on Moldova’s market. Also, speaking at national level, Mr. Ion Ciobanu company
was and continues to be an important construction products supplier for realizing the projects of main
social buildings such as kinder gardens, schools, buildings for cultural purposes.
Ion CIOBANU benefits from networking of the USB Alumni Entrepreneurs, he benefits
consulting, training and mentoring in business. Also, er has access to information about
trainings, forums, workshops, grants.

3. Vadim BUBULICI, USB alumni, HR Management Draexlmaier
Moldova, https://www.draexlmaier.com/ Vadim's training trajectory is as follows: in 2010
Bachelor Degree in Social sciences, Psychology and in 2012 Master's Degree in Psychology
(Counseling in institutions and organizations). From 2014 until now works as Personnel
development officer and Training manager la ICS ,,DRA Draexlmaier Automotive" SRL, Balti
(Moldova) with responsibilities on the sectors: Personnel and plant development, Training needs
evaluation, Vocational education (German dual system project), Employee qualification, HR
administration, recruiting.
Vadim started his career in 2010 as a Psychologist in a UNICEF Project, supporting
young offenders in the Judicial instances (court, police, prosecutor office etc.). At the end of
the project, he joined German International Automotive Dräxlmaier Group, as HR Specialist/
Recruiter. After three years of activity he became Personnel Development Officer and
Training Manager in the same company, responsible for educational process in the company
and for two international studying projects. One is related to dual system vocational
education which was the first dual system project in Moldova in 2014. The second one is
Automotive Academy, International Partnership between University Landshut, Bavaria,
Germany and Alecu Russo Balti State University, Moldova. Both projects supports and
provide engineering, logistics, economical and entrepreneurial knowledge to the students.
Vadim has a very close connection with Alecu Russo Balti State University. It promotes
seminars, contributes to the development of institutional policies about the role of the
International Partnerships in the development of Alumni’s' entrepreneurial skills. At city and
country level, Vadim presents frequently the company and USB studying program, shows the
role of the collaboration between the USB-Draexlmaier-University Landshut Germany.
Vadim is part of the University's quality Council. Through him and other graduates who work
at the same company is promoted the test practices USB – Moldova Draexlmaier Group-
University Landshut Germany and the importance of the University study programs in
developing of the entrepreneurial skills and providing large companies with skilled labor.

4. Igor GLADIS graduated Alecu Russo Balti State University, the Faculty of Technics,
Physics and Mathematics, speciality: Technics and Physics, 1996 year of promotion.
enterpreneur: "Promes-teh" SRL.
Since 2008 "Promes-teh" SRL has been engaged in the production of metal products.
Equipment park consists of: Lathes, Milling machines, Guillotines for cutting metal, Press for
bending and cutting metal, Drilling machines, welding equipment, The area of powder
coloring.
Their main customer is the company "RDM" SRL - http://rdm.md/en/. For "RDM"
SRL they produce metal parts, which are further used in the manufacture of electronic
equipment. RDM – The leading manufacturer at the CIS marketplace. The company produces
ultrasonic flaw detectors of various types in complete set with piezoelectric transducers.
His team consists of 24 workers, 5 managers and support staff. In addition, they
produce a large range of their own products (https://www.facebook.com/promesteh/ )
Igor GLADIS benefits from networking of the USB Alumni Entrepreneurs, er has
access to information about trainings, forums, workshops, grants.

5. Doina SCOBIOALA is a graduate of the Alecu Russo Balti State University, Specialty
Judicial Psychology, promotion from 2005. She is an entrepreneur, founder of LLC, ,,Scogor
DM." Immediately after graduating from the university in 2005, she went to the UK to work
through the program for students. The first financial capital gained after several years of
working with her husband made her come back home. The aim was to develop a recreational
business. The business base is built in the forest near Balti and it is an open-air restaurant
with wooden arbors and barbecue houses where the dishes are prepared for the barbecue. It is
a pleasant place and very quiet for both adults and children of various ages (with a special
place to play for children).
,,Колы " - is the name of Doina's business and it justifies its name - a hospitable
place, where the food is delicious and tasty. The art of cooking on an open fire is a distinctive
feature.
Doina maintains a good connection with Alecu Russo Balti State University,
participates in events organized for graduates, in charity events, she is actively engaged in
social entrepreneurial activities. She has held several sessions on female entrepreneurship.

6. P10 (USB) - Alecu Russo Balti State University,
Valentina PRITCAN
The relevant experiences for USB obtained within the EANET project
The Association of Graduate Entrepreneurs of the Alecu Russo Balti State University,
hereinafter referred to as "Association", is a result of the Project Nr. 544521-TEMPUS-1-
2013-1-DE-TEMPUS-SMHES ,,Entrepreneur Alumni NETwork" - EANET
No matter what are yesterday’s students, what are the desires of today's student or
tomorrow's student, networking is the fuel that accelerates success. Not only is it useful for
learning directly from individuals you meet, but the benefits of association and growing your
own authority are just as powerful.
The aim of the Association is to contribute to the development of a social-economic
and cultural-educational environment in the northern part of the Republic of Moldova
through: promoting collaboration between USB and its graduate entrepreneurs; the
professional and social assertion of USB graduates; and publicizing their competences;
raising the prestige of USB by continuously improving the quality of studies and research in
the economic field.
The Highlights are based on a number of different factors, including but not limited to:
 Dialogue and relationship among futureis students, students, graduates and industry;
 Popular entrepreneurial news stored in our network;
 Trends, news, and personalized topics by presenting personal histories;
 Career Resources;
 Empowering Alumni Connections;
 Seeking alumni connections for professional advice;
 Making a career change;

7.  Mentorships: ensures the possibility of taking advantage of the experience of others
and share personal experience to the community of alumni entrepreneurs;
 organization of meetings, scientific events, professional meetings, conferences,
symposiums, round tables, seminars, exhibitions, charity events, receptions on
economic and educational issues;
 provision of consulting services and development of continuous training programs for
the professional development of USB graduates;
 provision of consultancy services and expertise in the field of initiation and business
development;
 creating newsletters and informative materials aimed to making the achievements of
graduates, students and teachers of USB public;
 USB Alumni have the chance to network with local business leaders, make valuable
contacts, and advance their careers Career and Networking Events
Support from Alecu Russo Balti State University:
 The Association is granted permission by the University to use all official USB
diversity names, symbols or other identifying marks in its communications, marketing
or other representations to the public;
 The University endorses the use of campus facilities, space and other privileges as
granted to other support departments in the University to conduct the business of the
Association;
 Possibility to promote the graduates' own business:
 The University facilitates the enrollment of students in internships and engagement of
the best students in different companies.
What can we offer to others of what we learn? Lessons Learned.
 Mindset. Before you think about networking, remove the word "working" from your
system. The best networking comes from genuine relationships, not a business card
exchange. No matter whom you’re trying to build a relationship with, treating that
person as a friend rather than a business contact will take you much further with the
relationship.
 The destination. When you create the Alumni Association, focus on pouring
energy into accomplishing the stated goal. What is your dream job? How do you
envision your future? What do you need to be doing to be the most fulfilled, happy
and driven version of you? Write down what your goal is for five years from now.
Then write down what goal you need to hit immediately, in the near future, over a
year and so you will reach your destination.
 Building a human connection. You have to contribute to the real connection when
you speak with someone - whether it’s on Skype or on the phone or in-person.
Discover people and treat them with respect, attention and care.
 Look for institutions, people who can consolidate entrepreneurial ecosystems. Do
community tasks. This brings changes into the University, and the association
becomes attractive.

8. P10 (USB) - Alecu Russo Balti State University,
Corina NICHITCIN
One of the benefits of the EANET project for USB
The Association of the Graduates entrepreneurs from the Alecu Russo Balti State University is
the branch of the EANET Project. It is a public, non-governmental, non-profit organization which was
created for supporting, encouraging and development of the entrepreneurial vision of the students and
graduates from Alecu Russo Balti State University.
The main success of the EANET project for USB represents the creation of the Association of the
Graduates entrepreneurs. Our University had not such an association before the implementing of the
project. The association’ activity is oriented towards the stimulation of the student’s entrepreneurial
initiative, creation and strengthening of the partnership relations between the association beneficiaries
(graduates and students entrepreneurs of USB), implication of the specialists from different fields of the
academic environment in consulting the entrepreneurs to meet different difficult situation which the
economic field faces with.
Through the association it is ensured the consolidation of the collaborative relations between the
university and the business environment represented by the graduates of the university. In this way there
are organized such actives as: students’ meetings with USB graduate entrepreneurs within the live library,
career days, students’ visits at companies, roundtables and workshops in order to identify opportunities to
launch a business and promote good entrepreneurship practices. At the same time, the collaboration
relations of the academic environment with the university graduates-entrepreneurs give the possibility to
sign new contracts in order to provide students with places for practice and their future employment at
these companies.
By creating the network of USB graduates-entrepreneurs the association is helping entrepreneurs,
giving them the opportunity to expand their business partner network and sign new collaborative
agreements. Being the part of the EANET international project the association offers the opportunity for
USB graduates-entrepreneurs to be internationally known by connecting them to an international platform
of graduates-entrepreneurs from the partner universities of the EANET project in order to strengthen the
international entrepreneurial ecosystem.