Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce
Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry aims to be the closest and most influential professional network for Limburg entrepreneurs and member companies. Supported by the entire Voka organisation, as a neutral, private, and representative player, it aims to encourage and support free enterprise at the national and international level.
- 3,200 Member companies in Limburg
- 18,000 Member companies in Flanders
Why Voka
- Excellent geographical location: thanks to its central location in Europe, bordering on the Netherlands, Germany, and France, and close to the important ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam, we off er a large sales market and excellent connections to international supply chains.
- Entrepreneur-friendly region: an excellent infrastructure network and a stable, business-friendly government make it a pleasure to do business here
- Highly skilled population: thanks to our internationally renowned level of education and training, the residents of Flanders are among the most productive workforces in the world
- Fiscal advantages: companies investing in Limburg and creating employment here can count on fiscal support
- Open economy: Flanders has one of the world’s most open economies, and owes its prosperity to international entrepreneurship
- Lobbying: as the most influential employers’ organisation in the country, we defend your interests with the authorities and institutions
- Networking: as the largest network organisation in the country, we bring entrepreneurs together at exclusive events, for example
- Professionalisation: sharpen your talents or those of your employees with professional training courses
- Coaching: we organise programmes to support your business at every stage of its development
- International network: we are part of the network of Chambers of Commerce, and as such, have extensive knowledge at an international level
Three pillars of Voka
Lobby
Entrepreneurs are resourceful. They try to find a solution for every problem. But some obstacles are too big to overcome alone. In those moments, as an entrepreneur, you need a partner to support you. Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry gives Limburg’s entrepreneurs a strong and clear voice at local, provincial, Flemish, federal, and international level. We analyse what our members need and highlight those needs. We endeavour to influence political actors, but also try to make a diff erence in individual lobbying dossiers and off er tailor-made advice. Together, we create an optimal framework in which to grow your business.
Connect
It’s all about having the right idea and the right people to make that idea a reality. But it’s not unusual for you to have a busy schedule as an entrepreneur. Where, when, and how will you find those perfect collaborators? Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry is your partner in finding, building, and maintaining a strong network. Catch up with old acquaintances and make new contacts. Create opportunities for the future. Not only during our events, networking sessions, and missions, but also through models of cooperation between sectors and national and international actors. Become part of a community that extends so much further than the walls of your company.
Strengthen
As an entrepreneur, you need to be aware of the latest trends and evolutions in your sector. Lagging behind is not an option. But how do you stay up-to-date in a world in which the changes are coming ever faster? Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry keeps its finger on the pulse of an ever-changing market. We translate those insights into a relevant and high-quality training off er for entrepreneurs and their employees. Find out more during a day course or go into greater depth in one of the longer training programmes. We even off er tailor-made training courses.
