The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in Katowice, European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME’s Member in Poland, is the most active institution operating in the business environment of Poland. It cooperates with more than 2000 companies in the country.
The CCI in Katowice, as a modern chamber of commerce, meets the current challenges of the Polish economy and business. It works with companies and public institutions in the areas of renewable energy, environmental protection and water management. it strives to maximize the benefits for national and regional economy but especially to boost the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. It closely cooperates with the public bodies and local government. As the point of origin and development of scientific and research projects, it has a real impact on the innovative development of the business environment in Poland.
It developed strong international relations and signed nearly 100 cooperation agreements and opened international branches in Israel (Tel Aviv) and Pakistan. Its international representatives are located in United States (Nevada State), China, India, Hungary and Ukraine. Moreover, one of the area of activities of CCI in Katowice is to work for the improvement of the SME’ situation in Europe.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Katowice, or Rig Katowice as it is know in Poland, is an organizer of one of the biggest events for SME: the European Congress of Small and Medium Size Enterprises, the 9th edition of which was organized in Katowice (Poland) on October 2019. During the three days of the Congress, they enabled 12 thematic paths with 100 discussion sessions and workshops. The event was attend by almost 8000 participants and 46 foreign delegations .
It became a member of European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME in 2019 and, with its support, it engages in a number of activities and meetings with representatives of the European Parliament and European Commissioners, especially during the European Congress of Small and Medium Size Enterprises.
