1. Federation of Belgian Chambers of Commerce In a few words …

2. VISION We want chambers to be the partners of choice for the international and sustainable development of Belgian businesses. VISION We want chambers to be the partners of choice for the international and sustainable development of Belgian businesses. MISSION We offer chambers a platform for training, exchange of experience and networking, to ensure a high- quality service to their members. MISSION We offer chambers a platform for training, exchange of experience and networking, to ensure a high- quality service to their members.

3. Key data on Belgian Chambers 15 chambers of commerce and industry private law all accredited 24 offices 355 staff 26.000 members voluntary membership B2B 97% SME 60% of GNP & private sector employment 90% of exports

4. Belgian Chamber Network Employers’ association Employers’ association 8 chambers in Flanders 8 chambers in Flanders 1 chamber in Brussels 1 chamber in Brussels 1 chamber in German-speaking Community 1 chamber in German-speaking Community 5 chambers in Wallonia 5 chambers in Wallonia Employers’ association Employers’ association Employers’ association Employers’ association + + + Est’d: 1875 Statute: private Staff: 6 Est’d: 1875 Statute: private Staff: 6

7. and beyond...

11. Certificates of Origin Training of chamber staff Audits Helpdesk Online issuing of COs Management of application Helpdesk ATA Carnets National guaranteeing organisation Monitor chambers Helpdesk

13. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 28 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies

14. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 31 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies Enterprise Europe Network Information & advice Trade missions Seminars Business clubs Welcome Desk International Advisory Board Technology marketing Compass orientation sessions International Business Institute

15. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 31 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies

16. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 31 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies

17. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 31 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies

18. FEDERATION ICC-WCF 10.000 chambers CPCCAF 24 African countries 31 Belgian chambers of commerce abroad Eurochambres 2.000 chambers 15 chambers in Belgium 26.000 companies

19. Chamber Financing

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