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Bulgarian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BSCCI)

Bulgarian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BSCCI)is a non-profit association founded in 2013. The Chamber is established under the project 2007CB16IPO006-2011-2-46 Establishment of a Bulgarian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, co-funded by EU trough the Bulgaria–Serbia IPA Cross-border Programme.

Main goals of the Chamber are:


 * to stimulate and enhance the economic development of Bulgaria and Serbia, and particularly the Bulgaria-Serbia crossborder region;


 * to encourage and support the commercial exchange and links between Bulgarian and Serbian companies and institutions;


 * to encourage and support mutual investments;


 * to encourage and support tourism between the two countries, as well as the tourist flow from third countries to Bulgaria and Serbia;


 * to enhance the competitiveness and sustainable development of companies from Bulgaria and Serbia, and particularly from the Bulgaria-Serbia cross-border region;


 * to represent and protect the rights and interests of its members.

Co-founders:

Bulgaria

1. Bulgaria Economic Forum

2. Vidin Chamber of Commerce and Industry

3. Borima AD

4. Finsys

5. Trans Balkan Services

6. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Montana

Serbia

1. Regional Chamber of Commerce Nis

2. Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Leskovac

3. Regional Chamber of Economy Zajecar

4. Municipality of Pirot

5. Free Zone Pirot

Membership:

Members:

Companies or organizations interested in operating in Bulgaria and/or Serbia

Companies and organizations that already operate in Bulgaria and/or Serbia

Membership in the Association is voluntary. Any legal entity or legally capable natural person sharing the Association’s goals and the means of their attainment can become a member.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:

SERVICES MEMBERS MIGHT TAKE ADVANTAGE FROM:

- Organizing of business delegations to Serbia and to Bulgaria

- Organizing of events of our members;

- Searching for business partners;

-Marketing research on specific goods and services;

- Assistance in registering of business;

- Assistance in organizing of meetings between members of the Chamber and public institutions from Bulgaria and Serbia

- Development and formulating of statements, opinions, declarations concerning the bilateral economic relations Bulgaria-Serbia;

-Assistance in translation and legalization of documents

NETWORKING You have the opportunity to make new business contacts by getting to know other members and integrate your business into the Bulgarian and/or Serbian community. You will be able to swap business cards, find new business partners,promote your business and facilitate trade, discuss issues of concern to you with other members, and offer your skills to the community.

PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENTS OF THE CHAMBER:

You will have the opportunity to be part of the business events which the Chamber organizes which will keep you updated with all relevant economic and business information concerning the two countries and will be the best tool to expand your business contacts.

Some of the events annually organized by the Chamber are:

- Traditional events: on 15 th of February in Bulgaria in regard with the Serbian national holiday and on 3 rd of March in Serbia in regard with the Bulgarian national holiday;

- Bilateral business forum which will take place on a rotating basis in Bulgaria or Serbia;

- Events in relation with official visits or other occasions;

- Regular meetings/networking events between members.