Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 2/19/2019
Slovenia’s most important business association is the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS).   CCIS  provides a number of essential services for companies operating in Slovenia and is an important local partner for foreign investors.   With 7,000 member companies of all sizes from all regions, CCIS is a non-profit, non-governmental, independent business organization representing the interests of its members.  CCIS is also an important negotiating partner in national collective bargaining agreements on minimum wages and workers’ rights. 

Other important Slovenian business associations include the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (CCSB) and the American Chamber of Commerce, Slovenia (AmCham).  CCSB is an umbrella organization that works with 62 regional chambers of craftsmen and small businesses.  With more than 300 domestic and foreign company members, AmCham is one of Slovenia’s most active and influential business communities offering a number of services and networking opportunities. 
 

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