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 difference in individual lobbying dossiers and offer 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 offer 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 offer tailor-made training courses.

Our members in figures

18,000membercompanies in Flanders

3,200membercompanies in Limburg

+75%

2,120

Voka’s members account for 65% of private employment.

Voka’s members account for 66% of realised added value.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AND ADDED VALUE

Our members account for more than 75% of private employment and added value in our province.

Voka - Limburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry unites more than 2,000 professionals in 54 networks.

…TO INVEST IN LIMBURG AND FLANDERS

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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 offer 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

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Thanks to our internationally renowned level of education and training, the residents of Flanders are among the most productive workforces in the world 4

Fiscal advantages

Companies investing in Limburg and creating employment here can count on fiscal support 5

Open economy

Flanders has one of the world’s most open economies, and owes its prosperity to international entrepreneurship

…FOR JOINING VOKA

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Training

As the most influential employers’ organisation in the country, we defend your interests with the authorities and institutions

2 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

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Coaching

We organise programmes to support your business at every stage of its development

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5 International network

We are part of the network of Chambers of Commerce, and as such, have extensive knowledge at an international level