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Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA)

•	Summary

Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) is a non- profit, non- governmental organization which is the most representative business organization in Isfahan province of Iran. Leaning upon the capabilities of its members, human resources, and the economic capacities of Isfahan province, ECCIMA spares no effort to perform its key roles and missions, as directed in the Law of The Islamic Republic of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines.

According to the Law of The Islamic Republic of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines, the scope of activity of a provincial chamber is limited to the boundaries as laid down in the law of the National Geographic Division, and each provincial chamber enjoys juridical personality and shall be independent in its financial and administrative affairs according to the respective regulations.

Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, was awarded as "The Best Local Chamber" (Big Chamber Category) by The Confederation of Asia – Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) in October 2012, in recognition of its outstanding achievement in promoting the industrial, commercial and social well-being of its community, and in supporting the chamber movement in the region.

•	History

Isfahan movement towards industrialization and also formation bases of "Businessmen Association" goes back to the late QAJAR and the first two decades in the first PAHLAVI (about 100 years ago). First step in this way was taken by Mr. ATA ALLAH DAHESH (God bless his soul). Isfahan Chamber of Commerce under this very title was established by virtue of the Law of 1930 and approval of the Cabinet. By the first election, 12 people were elected to lead Isfahan Chamber of Commerce.

By the collective efforts of Isfahan artisans, "Chamber of Industry" was formed, which merged to "Chamber of Commerce" in 1970, to form "Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines". In 2012 the chamber changed to "Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture" referred to as "ECCIMA" according to the law approved by Islamic Consultative Assembly.

•	Structure and Governing Bodies

The structure of ECCIMA consists of two main bodies; one established by election and one by appointment. "Board of Representatives" is the elected body of the chamber who are elected through an election by the members. The number of the board of representatives of the provincial Chambers are 15 persons of whom 6 persons are from the Commerce sector, 6 persons from the Industry sector, and 3 persons from the Mining sector of the relevant chamber who shall be elected for a term of 4 years.

"Board of Directors" of the Chamber has 5 members who are elected for 4 years at the first meeting of the Board of Representatives.

For managing the executive affairs of the Chamber on the basis of the related laws and regulations and by-laws, the President of the Chamber proposes to the board of Directors a person as Secretary General who, upon the Board's approval and under the supervision of the president, will perform his duties.

•	Specialized Commissions and Affiliates

There are 10 active specialized commissions under ECCIMA in different field as following: 1.	Specialized Commission on "Trade, Services and ICT" 2.	Specialized Commission on "Policy and Planning"

3.	Specialized Commission on "Agriculture and Food Industries"

4.	Specialized Commission on "Industries and Mines"

5.	Specialized Commission on "Training and Research"

6.	Specialized Commission on "Supporting Services"

7.	Specialized Commission on "Women Economical and Business Development" 8.	Specialized Commission on "Finance and Investment"

9.	Specialized Commission on "Branding and Brand Management"

10.    Specialized Commission on "Tourism"

These commissions have their own sub committees to study the related issues in the economic and business atmosphere of the country and its impacts on the members and community. We also have some organizations affiliated to ECCIMA as below:

1.	Union of Exporters and Producers of Agricultural Products of Isfahan Province.

2.	Iranian Association of Carpet Producers and Exporters – Isfahan Bureau

3.	Iranian Syndicate of Elevators & Escalators Industries – Isfahan Bureau 4.	Iranian Electrical Industry Syndicate – Isfahan Bureau

5.	Iranian Distribution Companies Association – Isfahan Bureau

6.	Iranian Olive Council – Isfahan Bureau

•	'''Services

o	Consultant to the Iranian Powers'''

Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture leaning upon the capabilities of its members, human resources and the economic capacities of Isfahan Province, tried to perform its key role as the consultant of the three Powers of I.R. Iran. Doing this great job, ECCIMA managed to have meetings with different organizations, parliament members, and also governmental and judicial authorities in local, national and international level to study the situation of industry and commerce in Iran and Isfahan, and to develop this status. These efforts resulted to formation of: Government and Private Sector Joint Committee, Judicial Committee For Investment Support, and Business Environment Improvement Act in 2012.

o	International Relations

Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture is directly organizing and sponsoring over 100 trade and investment missions, and also domestic and international specialized exhibitions to explore opportunities for the economic activists. ECCIMA is also responsible for issuing commercial card, certificate of origin and other trade documents. ECCIM has managed its international activities in 3 different areas:

•	Developed countries; to attract investors to transfer technology and funds to Iran, as investment delegation coming from 10 European countries.

•	Region countries; to commence bilateral and multilateral trade and investment, as signing MOU with local chambers of Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Qatar, etc.

•	Undeveloped countries; to promote exportation and abroad investment, as Business Women of Mali, and investment projects in Sierra Leone.

Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, was awarded as "The Best Local Chamber" (Big Chamber Category) by The Confederation of Asia – Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) in October 2012; in recognition of its outstanding achievement in promoting the industrial, commercial and social well-being of its community, and in supporting the chamber movement in the region.

o	Training and Consultative Programs

Enjoying leading national and international trainers, ECCIMA arranges over 20,000 person hour training and consultative programs for the members to develop their knowledge in management, marketing, macro economy, and other related fields, to enable them to compete in universal markets. ECCIM has managed its research, training and consultative activities in two different areas:

•	Dealing with "Subsidies Restructuring Program".

•	Dealing with "Intl. Limitations against Iran".

o	International Commercial Arbitration

Arbitration Center of Isfahan Chamber was founded in 2010 as the bureau of Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC) for the purpose of settlement of both domestic and international disputes through arbitration or conciliation. ACIC is recognized as the first Iranian independent arbitration institution, which is organized as an affiliate to the Iran Chamber of Commerce but enjoys independent legal personality.

o	Investment Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture succeeded to invest, initiate, pursue or support different projects from infrastructure to research projects. Investment in "Isfahan Intl. Air Cargo Terminal" and "Isfahan Intl. Exhibition Co." are some instances, which was completed in order to generate employment and services, and also to provide a favorable environment for the economic activists of Iran and Isfahan.

o	Trade journal ECCIMA publishes a bimonthly magazine, which is the "voice" of business and private sector of Isfahan province. This journal was awarded the "Best Organizational Magazine" of Isfahan province in 2011, and also the "Best Editorial" of the country in 2012.