algemene voorstelling kamer en versie 2011

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Your partner in successful business Jill Suetens

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The Region, Facts & Figures Chamber of Commerce and Industry Voka Summary PRESENTATION

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A strong economy Supported by strong infrastructure Excellent workforce bilingual capacity Where businesses take pride in quality Directly surrounded by the largest EU markets Antwerp FLANDERS: A GATEWAY TO EUROPE

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FLANDERS AND ANTWERP Distance Antwerp Amsterdam 161 km London 337 km Paris 340 km Berlin 723 km

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Luc Luwel / 2 oktober 2008 Algemene voorstelling 5 TRAVELING TIMES TO/FROM

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60 % of EU purchasing power lies within 600 km => short delivery & travel times. Proximity to European headquarters of major commercial & official organisations => lobby activities. Open to different approaches due to being located amongst three major cultures : German and Nordic, Anglo-Saxon and Latin => ideal business ethos and workforce. Companies which reffered to Belgium as test market/invested in => good examples In the Life Sciences: Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, AstraZeneca In ICT: British Telecom, Philips, ST Microelectronics In Chemicals: BASF, Bayer, Kaneka, Nippon Shokubai In Food Products: Heinz, Procter & Gamble, Tropicana In Logistics: Caterpillar Logistics, Deutsche Post, NYK UNIQUE LOCATION AT EUROPEAN CROSSROADS

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Population: 6.1 million (58%) Companies: 480,433 (66%) Employment:  2,000,000 salaried  400,000 self-employed Exports: €247 billion (81%) KEY FIGURES FOR FLANDERS

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Importance of foreign trade for Flanders: export ratio GDP 101% No. 9 export region in the world Accounts for 3.11% of world exports IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN TRADE FOR FLANDERS EXPORT RATIO GDP (in %)

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leading seaport world wholesale center of diamonds petrochemical hub THE ANTWERP-WAASLAND REGION = KEY DRIVER OF THE FLEMISH ECONOMY

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Of Belgium ’ s total GDP, region is good for 17% or €57.3 billion. The city employs more than one eighth of the population of Flanders. Purchasing power parity is 34% above the E.U. average. Several universities, colleges and knowledge centers contribute to Antwerp ’ s innovative business angle and talent base. Highly favorable economic climate for businesses from every sector of the market. MAJOR ECONOMIC ENGINE

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1. Port of Antwerp 2nd largest in Europe, 5th in the World Fast growing logistic and distribution centre Largest storage supplier in Europe : 5.4 million m² of warehousing with specialised handling and storage in “ supermarket of Europe ” Strong chemical and petrochemical sector Value of Maritime Trade: 178,2 million tons in 2010 Employment (direct and indirect): 148,000 jobs THREE PILLARS OF COMPETITIVENESS

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2 . Diamond 1500 diamond firms and four diamond exchanges within an area of less than 1km 2 . 80% of the world ’ s rough diamond trade. Represents nearly 15% of Flemish foreign trade (exports and imports). Diversification: jewellery confection and trade. THREE PILLARS OF COMPETITIVENESS

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3. Petrochemical industry Second largest petrochemical network in the world after Houston 22% share of foreign trade of the region Employment (direct and indirect): 66,000 jobs Increasing importance: +4.4% growth per year THREE PILLARS OF COMPETITIVENESS

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Quality of life Flanders ’ fashion Belgian chocolate Gastronomy Culture and art THE ANTWERP REGION

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The Region, Facts & Figures Chamber of Commerce and Industry Voka Summary

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As an independent representative organisation for the companies and businesses in our region, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) aims at stimulating economic activity and promoting a better entrepreneurial climate. The CCI contributes to furthering economic development of our Region by lobbying, networking and offering specific services to Businesses. Characteristics: Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Belgium are private institutions, not funded by the government. Membership is not compulsory but based on:  competitiveness and added value services  high cost-awareness and full transparency MISSION STATEMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS

Missie:

Missie 1 Defend interests of regional business community 2 Develop network where companies take a central place 3 Offer efficient and market conform services 4 Play an active role in a modernized knowledge economy 5 Promote the region within country as well as abroad 6 Further economic development of the region Mission

200 years of growth:

200 years of growth 1802 Foundation of Chamber 2002 Merge with Chamber Waasland 2004 Alliance with 8 Flemish Chambers and VEV -> network of 17000 Flemish companies 2011 3.000 members 2 offices 50 employees € 6 million euro turnover/year

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Strong local network 1 Chamber , 2 registered offices 30 municipalities from Antwerp and 7 from Waasland 3.000 corporate members

Internationaal netwerk:

Internationaal netwerk Broad international network 2.000 Chambers of Commerce in Europe 14.000 Chambers of Commerce worldwide over 40 million members

Who are our members ? :

Who are our members ? 95 % are SMEs Geographic area: administrative districts of Antwerp and Waasland Sectorial composition reflects the economic profile of the Antwerp-Waasland Region: Distribution, Finance, Industry, Port, Services, Trade and Commerce

3 strategic pillars:

3 strategic pillars LOBBYING listen - inform communicate - lobby Political consultations on local, Flemish, federal and European level. Defending the interests of all our companies Routeplan 2012 = large study about future potential of region Committed to organisations, commissions, projects… (FIT, Gecoro, SERR, RESOC) NETWORKING local - regional national - international Receptions , lunches, forums, lectures, trade missions, company visits etc Garden Party End of Year ’ s Reception Galery of Prominent People Youth Chamber for young entrepreneurs and high potentials Magazine “ Ondernemers ” SERVICES start - grow innovate - internationalise First line advice, Bryo Export documents PLATO , KMO Only Chamber Academy Business clubs : geographical or thematical Employment initiatives and competence development

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Proactive strategic vision for the Region from vantage point of entrepreneurs Methodology by Mc Kinsey : development with NBB, University of Antwerp and Knowledge Centre Voka, plus some steering committees of CEO ’ s Large study on future potential and development of the region 2003 – 2012: Catalysts (great industry, transport and logistics, diamond) Growth sectors (head offices, city marketing and culture) Innovation drive in new sectors (innovation, babyboomer services, product development, optimization of processes, ICT/ Broadband, environmental technology) 4. Adaptation to Road Map 2020 with specific emphasis on knowledge institutes and endogenous growth ROAD MAP 2012 (Mc Kinsey & Company 2003 & 2010)

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A unique partnership to facilitate your business launch In Belgium ’ s prime business location

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Investment and Economic Data Location Management Tax, Legal and HR support Networking Expat support a One Stop Shop for Free of charge – Objective – Tailor Made

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The Region, Facts & Figures Chamber of Commerce and Industry Voka Summary

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FLEMISH NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURS Alliance of 8 Flemish Chambers of Commerce and VEV or Flemish Employers ’ association 16.000 members, represents 65% of private employment and 66% of added value in Flanders and Brussels Operational since 1st of january 2004 Stands for: Creation of entrepreneur friendly climate Stimulation of economic activity Operating as voice of the entrepreneur Assembling information and being thé point of reference

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The Region, Facts & Figures Chamber of Commerce and Industry Voka Summary

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Ideal location for business in & distribution to Europe Tradition of Trade, Quality & Productivity CCI is your crucial partner in the region ANTWERP-WAASLAND: YOUR GATEWAY OF EUROPE

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Bernard Van Milders President Luc Luwel Managing Director MANAGEMENT OF CCI