Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Slovenia (CCIS) is a non-profit, non-governmental, independent business organization representing the interest of its members (more than 7000 member companies). With more than 170 years of tradition, it is the most influential business organization in Slovenia. The member companies of CCIS come from all sectors and all regions in Slovenia. CCIS unites 26 branch associations, representing all important industry sectors of Slovenia, under its roof. CCIS has 13 regional offices in Slovenia. The 115 employees of CCIS can provide knowhow, expertise and knowledge in a broad spectrum of areas and topics. CCIS has the status of a representative Chamber of Commerce and is partner for the government in preparing legislation and policy strategies. CCIS is member in numerous government bodies, boards and committees, providing knowhow and expertise in various fields, in the area of education and learning for instance:
• Governing Board of the University of Ljubljana
• Council of the Republic of Slovenia for Higher
Education
• Council of the Republic of Slovenia for the Education of Adults
• Council of the Republic of Slovenia for Vocational Education and Training and Further Education and Training
• Council of the Public Fund for the Development of Human Resources and Awarding of Grants
• Member in all Area Boards for Vocational Training Standards Supporting governmental bodies with knowhow and expertise in these fields makes CCIS a key actor at national level in the area of adult education, lifelong learning and vocational education and training.

CCIS has the status of a social partner organization and is member of the Economic and Social Council of Slovenia, together with its branch organizations it is negotiating almost all collective agreements in the private sector (excluded handcrafts). CCIS is part of an international network (Eurochambers, International Chamber of Commerce and many Sectoral Branch Associations such as CEEMET,