BCCCF: Fast Facts

BCCCF: Fast Facts

• was established in 2008
• is based in Helsinki, Finland
• is the only Chamber of Commerce in the world covering all of the Commonwealth
• is a voluntary, autonomous and politically independent not-for-profit association of business
• is funded by membership subscriptions, events fees and sponsorship income
• is based on the three tenets of “voice, information & profit advantage”
• provides members with meaningful business intelligence, opportunities for growth and links with local and international partners
• members range from micro-enterprises to multinationals from all business sectors
• is committed to member focus, excellence, integrity, teamwork, leadership and diversity

What We Offer

• Networking events and opportunities in Finland and abroad
• Access to “inside” and member’s only information and contacts within a unique global network
• Increased visibility and promotional opportunities
• Structured advice and support on handling Commonwealth business cultures, people, legal documents and other aspects of starting and growing a business in Commonwealth countries and in Finland
• International market research
• Partner search
• Import/export assistance, trade documentation & letters of introduction
• Leadership, management and business culture training seminars and conferences
• A voice for business interests in lobbying, advocacy and representation to governments and policy making bodies
• Junior Chamber: the BCCCF Junior Chamber offers access and training to a new generation of young professionals. For members of the Junior Chamber, the BCCCF is an invaluable resource in pursuing their career path and integrating them into the Finnish and the Commonwealth business network

Note: For tailored assistance and special projects additional fees may apply and are negotiable.

The Commonwealth

• is a voluntary association of 53 independent states consulting and cooperating in the common interests of their peoples
• was founded in 1931 and is represented by the Commonwealth Secretariat and its various organs
• has 2 billion citizens, about 30% of the world’s population
• 34 Commonwealth countries have diplomatic representation to Finland, 6 have full embassies (India, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, Malaysia and Cyprus)
• BCCCF works closely with the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) in providing a bridge between private sector and governments, between emerging markets and developed markets and between small business and the international private sector

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