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- 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
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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