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The complete guide to the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) network
By Yasmine EDDAM17 April 2025As key partners in local economic life, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) are institutions that many French entrepreneurs work with. Whether they are setting up a business, looking for information, training or developing their network, the CCIs offer a multitude of services. But how is this network organised? What are its specific missions and how does it work? Understanding the structure and roles of the CCI is essential for any business wishing to make the most of this key player. This article gives you an overview of the CCI network in France, looking at its hierarchical organisation, its fundamental missions and its main operating principles. A network structure serving the economy The CCI network is not a single entity, but a coordinated group of establishments operating at different levels of the country. Legally, they are public establishments placed under the authority of the State,...
Behind the scenes at the CCI: how do the administration, elections and funding work?
ICC, Commercial, business and competition lawHaving explored the history, legal nature and varied missions of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI), it is essential to understand how these institutions operate on a day-to-day basis. Who makes the decisions? How are their directors appointed? What is the status of the thousands of people who work there?The roles and missions of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry: how do they support French businesses?
ICC, Commercial, business and competition lawThe Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) are much more than just registration offices or training centres. They form a complex network whose primary mission is to support the economic development of businesses and regions. But what do the CCIs actually do? What they do is...Understanding the network of chambers of commerce and industry: history, status and core missions
ICC, Commercial, business and competition lawThe Chambers of Commerce and Industry, often referred to by their acronym CCI, are familiar players on the French economic landscape. For many entrepreneurs, they represent a point of contact for setting up a business, a source of information or a training organisation. However, behind this familiar façade lies...
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