Membership Benefits and Services

There are several good reasons to join the Chamber of Commerce – the benefits for members cover a wide range of business service needs.

Influence

The institutions of the Chamber of Commerce function as an essential means of influence. They can help you extensively affect the industry and business environment and legislation.

Education

The Kymenlaakso Chamber of Commerce offers wide-ranging high-quality education on current topics such as HR management, leadership and management skills, financial administration, marketing and international affairs. The members of the Chamber can participate in educational events at a considerably reduced price.

Publications and Surveys

The Chamber of Commerce produces current and useful information on the state of the region and the barometers of economy. Twice a year, the members will receive a Kymenlaakso business review newsletter while current surveys provide a discussion forum and offer relevant information in real-time. Every year, the Chamber publishes an annual record reviewing the past and outlining the following year including a comprehensive contact index of the businesses in the region.

Membership Communication

As a member, you will regularly receive current and concise information on entrepreneurial practice from different perspectives. The news are updated online in real-time, an electronic members’ newsletter is published online 8-10 times a year, and a more comprehensive printed issue is published four times a year.

Legal Advice Free of Charge

As a member, you can obtain legal advice free of charge. Practitioners of law, specialized in entrepreneurial matters, will answer your questions concerning, for example, taxation, agreements and accounting.

Members’ Events / Networking

The Chamber of Commerce organizes a variety of opportunities for networking. Membership provides a contact and networking platform within the industries and commerce in the region. Annual events include the introduction gatherings for new members, business breakfasts, annual spring and autumn meetings, as well as industries and logistics seminars every spring and autumn.

Updated Folders

The members of the Chamber of Commerce can obtain constantly updated folders on financial administration and foreign trade at a reduced member’s price. The folders are also available in electronic form.

Foreign Trade Documents

The Chamber of Commerce issues ATA Carnet customs documents and the standard EU certificates of origin and confirms other foreign trade documents. The members can obtain ATA Carnet documents at a reduced price (-50 %).

Expert Services

The Chamber of Commerce will help you to find goods inspectors and authorized real estate evaluators. The Chamber of Commerce also approves HTM accountants and monitors their practice.

Medals of Merit

The Chamber of Commerce Medal of Merit is an appreciated recognition for commitment. The members can obtain the medals of merit at a reduced price.

Other Benefits

Through the Chamber of Commerce, you can buy recently released books on topics such as leadership and management skills, financial administration and entrepreneurial jurisdiction. The online service KauppakamariVerkko provides an index of all Chamber of Commerce member companies in Finland.