The CVCI is over 2,700 businesses strong (industry, commerce, services) – 95,000 jobs in the canton!

In business, don’t beat about the bush ...for 8 good reasons, join the CVCI!

• Political activities

The CVCI is committed to maintaining a favorable political and economic climate that stimulates competitiveness and dynamic activity in the private sector.

Lobbying, taking positions, replying to government consultations, campaigns on referendum issues and election candidates.

Tel. 021 613 35 35, email: cvci@cvci.ch

• Legal advice

The CVCI advises you and guides you on legal matters.

Labor law, foreign workers, business and contract law, taxation, arbitration, commercial mediation.

Tel. 021 613 35 31, email: droit@cvci.ch

• International development - Export service

The CVCI helps you succeed in opening your business to international markets. Finding partners and financing, customer prospecting, logistics, international regulations and formalities (legalizations and ATA carnets).

Tel. 021 613 35 36, email: legal@cvci.ch

• Social funds

The CVCI social fund department manages your social fund contributions and advises you on steps you must take.

Social security old age and survivors' insurance; family benefits, disability insurance; loss-of-income and maternity insurance.

Tel. 021 613 35 11, fax 021 613 35 01, email: avs@cvci.ch /caisse.af@cvci.ch

• Education and training

The CVCI organizes numerous courses and seminars on economic, legal and political topics for you each year. Labor law, commercial mediation, creation and transfer of businesses, commercial law.

Tel. 021 613 35 35, email: cvci@cvci.ch

• Communication

The CVCI provides its members with dynamic professional communication tools.

Journal@cvci.ch - monthly magazine, News@cvci.ch - weekly email newsletter, www.cvci.ch

Tel. 021 613 35 35, email: journal@cvci.ch

• Networking

The CVCI gives you a network to assist you in developing your business. Business managers meetings, “5 to 7”, CFONet, advertorial seminars, business opportunities, access to SWISSFIRMS - internet database for business promotion, www.swissfirms.ch

Tel. 021 613 35 35, email: cvci@cvci.ch

and its Business Club, the ultimate CVCI networking tool.

Tel. 021 613 35 49, email: businessclub@cvci.ch, www.businessclubcvci.ch

• Economic information

The CVCI follows economic trends for you and compiles files on various topics and information on available competencies.

Pertinent surveys, statistics, lists of addresses in Switzerland and abroad, economic promotion.

Tel. 021 613 35 35, email: cvci@cvci.ch

For further information: www.cvci.ch