Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is the biggest association of entrepreneurs in Latvia uniting 6000 members – micro, small, medium and large enterprises of all regions and industries, associations, city business clubs and other unions of entrepreneurs. Association represents interests of entrepreneurs, as well as provides services, so that Latvia has excellent enterprises in an excellent business environment. Main sectors of its activities are business environment, competitiveness of enterprises, export.
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is founded on 21 December 1934 and is a member of the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
HISTORY
In the 1930s, to establish effective representation of different economic sectors and occupations, a chamber system was introduced in Latvia based on the principles and experience of Western European chamber operations.
In 1934, the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established first, with an aim to represent the interests of these sectors in state and regional institutions as well as in international relations. Merchants, Manufacturers, and Householders Unions were subjected to the chamber. The chamber consisted of 120 members, 90 of whom were elected by the unions, while the rest were appointed by the minister of the respective sector.
MISSION
Voice and support of Latvian entrepreneurs since 1934.
VISION
- Latvia has one of the EU’s TOP 10 business environments, in which develop many competitive and able-to-export enterprises.
- Offer of the LCCI services ensures that membership in the LCCI is an economically favourable decision encouraging more rapid growth of the enterprise.
MAIN VALUES
- National economy of the Republic of Latvia
- Initiative
- Political neutrality
- Fair competition
- Private capital
