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Customer Satisfaction Survey 2022–2026: Trust as a Strategic Asset.

DECEMBER 2025

The Investment Center presents the key findings of the Customer Satisfaction Survey for the 2022–2026 period, reflecting the trust, consistency, and long-term partnership with the businesses it supports.

Sample of 200 Businesses
Evaluation of experience, customer service, and overall collaboration.

2022–2025 Period
Comprehensive reflection of the trusted relationship with our clients.

Over 6.76% Satisfaction
The satisfaction index across all provided services reaches excellence.

View the Satisfaction Survey

Medical Supplies Business Support through ESPA.

2024

The Investment Center managed the integration of the business into a subsidized ESPA program, through which a new investment received a grant equal to 50% of the total cost.

The scope of the investment included expenses capable of upgrading the company's existing infrastructure and modernizing its operational procedures, enhancing facilities, and integrating specialized information and communication technologies.

Grant-Funded Investment Support: The Case of Modernizing a Model Daycare / Nursery School.

2024

The Investment Center guided the daycare business through its upgrade using subsidized programs, securing a 50% grant on the investment.

Through the acquisition of a new transport vehicle (bus), building improvements, and the introduction of new technologies and systems, business processes were further automated and improved.

Interview of Nikolaos Kotsifos with Fortune Greece.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nikolaos Kotsifos gave an interview to Fortune Greece regarding the founding of the Blackbird Group. He focused on both the Group's services and the subsidized programs [ESPA, Development Law, Recovery Fund].

Investment Center [Blackbird Group]: Subsidized programs are not money from the sky.

Visit by the Minister of Development and Investments to the offices of the Investment Center.

2023

The new offices of the Investment Center were visited by the Minister of Development and Investments, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, and the Alternate Minister of Development and Investments, responsible for Private and Strategic Investments, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis.

Special mention was made regarding investments currently underway, as well as new investments and investment programs planned for the upcoming 2023-2027 governing four-year term.

New Registry of Certified Evaluators for the new Development Law

MARCH 14, 2023

The decision certifying the competence of the members of the National Registry of Certified Evaluators (EMPA) under Law 4887/22 was signed on March 14, 2023, by the Alternate Minister of Development and Investments, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis.

The certified members of EMPA include members of our company, the Investment Center.

A total of 403 evaluators participated in the examination process, of which 161 successful evaluators obtained the certification.

Summary of the New ESPA "Competitiveness 2021-2027" Program.

JUNE 2022

The "Competitiveness 2021-2027" Program is a comprehensive intervention supporting the productive, competitive, and export-oriented sectors of the economy in their transition to a new developmental model.

The country's developmental priorities are summarized, in alignment with the new priorities of the Commission [Ministry of Development & Investments, Special Secretariat for ERDF & CF Programmes Management].

Successful ISO Certification Projects in Companies by the Investment Center.

2021 - 2024

The Investment Center [Blackbird Business Consultants Group] successfully undertook the support of businesses in obtaining certification according to international ISO standards.

Successful ISO Certification Projects in Companies by the Investment Center

Indicative successful projects for the years 2021-2024 are recorded. As part of this success, we would like to thank everyone who collaborated with us.

Completion of the "Digital Upgrade of SMEs in the Region of Crete" Program with 100% Success.

JANUARY 03, 2023

The payment of applications for the "Digital Upgrade of SMEs in the Region of Crete" program, under the Operational Programme O.P. CRETE 2014-2020, was successfully completed.

The initiative provided a 100% grant for the purchase of technological equipment such as hardware (computers, printers, scanners, barcode readers, etc.), software (antivirus, ERP, CRM), and website/eshop development alongside digital marketing (social media, Google Ads, etc.).

Completion of the "e-Retail" Program with 100% Success.

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The payment of applications for the "e-Retail for E-SHOP construction and upgrade" program, under the Operational Programme EPAnEK / ESPA 2014-2020, was successfully completed.

The initiative provided a 100% grant for the creation of a new eshop or the upgrade of an existing one, while also offering the opportunity to purchase IT equipment (computers, printers, etc.).

Grant-Funded Investment Support: The Case of Upgrading a Tutoring Center.

2021

The Investment Center guided the tutoring center business through its upgrade using subsidized programs, securing a 50% grant on the investment.

Through the purchase of new technological and productive equipment, and the introduction of new technologies and security systems, business processes were further automated and improved.

Grant-Funded Investment Support: The Case of Modernizing a Tourism Unit.

2021

The Investment Center guided the tourism business (furnished apartment rental unit) towards its further development through specific business opportunities.

The goal was to continue its successful market presence; having established itself, it required a robust modernization to maintain consistent customer satisfaction and high standards.

ARTICLE IN THE PIRAEUS CHAMBER OF HANDICRAFTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The Investment Center held an informational session at the Piraeus Chamber of Handicrafts regarding the OAED "Second Business Opportunity" program.

Piraeus Chamber of Handicrafts

The OAED grant program concerned the support of entrepreneurs restarting their business activities, offering a potential grant of up to 20,000 euros.

[Second Business Opportunity / OAED]

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OBYE

MARCH 01, 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility OBYE

The Investment Center has completed the drafting of the Study "Approach & Proposed Actions for the Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the Hellenic Federation of Plumbers (OBYE)".

[Development and Dissemination of Corporate Social Responsibility within the territorial limits of the Municipality of Athens
Operational Programme "Human Resources Development" 2007-2013]

REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED PARTNERS IN THE "IT" SECTOR

FEBRUARY 01, 2021

Registry of Certified IT Partners

Our company suggests an indicative list of IT companies and partners.

Website Construction / E-shop / Digital Strategy

TELEVISION APPEARANCE ON ALERT TV

JANUARY 25, 2021

Alert TV

The executives of the Investment Center provide updates on subsidized programs.

[On Argyris Dinopoulos's show]

CERTIFICATION OF THE INVESTMENT CENTER UNDER THE ISO 9001:2015 STANDARD

DECEMBER 20, 2020

BQC ISO 9001 2015

Our company trusted the technical competence of BQC and was certified according to

ISO 9001:2015, the international Standard for Quality Management Systems.

PARTNER ACCOUNTING FIRMS - HERAKLION

SEPTEMBER 02, 2020

Partner Accounting Firms Heraklion

We recommend accounting firms with which our office and our clients have maintained highly satisfactory collaborations for over 10 years.

NEEDS SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE

JULY 25, 2020

Needs Satisfaction Questionnaire

We are examining the satisfaction of clients who participated in subsidized programs. By completing it, you help us improve by understanding your true needs.

NEW BRANCH FOR THE INVESTMENT CENTER IN MAROUSI, ATTICA

MAY 04, 2020

New Branch in Marousi Attica

Our company has launched a new branch in Marousi, Attica [43 Mitropoleos St., Metropolis Center].

CORPORATE PRESENTATION 2020

JANUARY 01, 2020

Corporate Presentation 2020

View the corporate presentation of the Investment Center (pdf).

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING ESPA - SCAM ALERT

DECEMBER 04, 2018

Important Update regarding ESPA Scam Alert

Beware of scammers, as there has been a significant rise in fraudulent activities regarding enrollment in ESPA programs.

ARTICLE IN PROTO THEMA (protothema.gr)

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Proto Thema

Two new ESPA programs worth 460 million euros for small businesses.

[Competitiveness / Entrepreneurship Toolbox]

7 TIPS FOR BUSINESS SELF-IMPROVEMENT

AUGUST 25, 2018

7 Tips for Business Self-Improvement

The book "Seven Tips for Business Self-Improvement" by Iviskos Publications is now available. Details, materials, and ordering here.

SUPPORT FOR YOUTH INITIATIVES - GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR YOUTH

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Support for Youth Initiatives

The Investment Center provided free support to non-profit and non-governmental organizations (associations, clubs) for the optimal preparation and submission of their applications to the "Supporting Youth Initiatives 2013" program.

The Investment Center [Blackbird Business Consultants Group], serving as ESPA integration consultants for over a decade, provides comprehensive and complete support to businesses seeking to successfully enroll in the favorable regulations and provisions of European subsidized programs for the implementation of investment projects.

Investment Center Blackbird Business Consultants Group

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