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The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) was founded in Bern on 14 July 1920. It was founded when economic relations between Switzerland and the United Kingdom intensified. The Chamber was created in response to growing trade relations and the need for institutionalised support for businesses in both countries. |
The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) was founded in Bern on 14 July 1920. It was founded when economic relations between Switzerland and the United Kingdom intensified. The Chamber was created in response to growing trade relations and the need for institutionalised support for businesses in both countries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://bscc.co.uk/about-us/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=BSCC |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation founded in 1920 with more than 500 members.[1] It aims to improve business relations between Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the UK. The BSCC is a forum for debate and networking.The BSCC is composed of corporate, SME, and individual members, who are categorized into four groups, called network, promote, lead, and influence. BSCC members represent the majority of business sectors. Its activities include organising events, providing advisory services and creating a platform for the exchange of information and experience between Switzerland and the UK.
The BSCC is also divided into geographical chapters. These are active in Basel, Bern, Central Switzerland, Geneva, Liechtenstein, Ticino, the United Kingdom, and Zürich. The BSCC has special interest groups covering public affairs, legal, and tax. The BSCC also provides training, workshops, and panel discussions.
Foundation and development
The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) was founded in Bern on 14 July 1920. It was founded when economic relations between Switzerland and the United Kingdom intensified. The Chamber was created in response to growing trade relations and the need for institutionalised support for businesses in both countries.[2]
Organisation
An elected president and a secretary-general head up the organisation.
The BSCC team is made up of more than 100 people in Switzerland and the UK, of whom the major are volunteers. Most are representatives of member companies and are active in the chamber's various parts:
- councillors review the executive operations and constitute the governing body of the BSCC
- the executive board oversees operational matters and drives BSCC's strategy
- Chapter committee members act as local brand ambassadors and provide ideas for events
- the public affairs commission identifies political and economic issues of bilateral interest
- a European task force provides insight into relevant trends and developments.
The president in 2022 was Dame Inga Beale, a former chief executive of Lloyd's of London.
The BSCC is one of the 40 members of the Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE), which represents British chambers of commerce in 37 countries.
References
- ^ Grujović, Ana (2020-05-26). "The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce celebrates 100 years of work!". Trade and Investment Promotion. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
- ^ "About Us". BSCC. Retrieved 2024-06-10.