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Based on the
Economic Chamber Act the Austrian Federal
Economic Chamber
is a democratic,
self-governing body, funded by its members.
This guiding
principle ensures the best possible
representation, coordination and balance of
sector and size-related interests.
Since the entire Austrian business community speaks with one voice through the Austrian
Federal Economic Chamber, the latter is the
perfect intermediary to represent Austrian
business and industry.
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber is
financially self-supporting with around 85% of
expenditure covered by member contributions and
a further 15% by revenues from marketable sales.
This factor, combined with organisational
management through democratic self-government,
makes it fully independent from public
authorities.
The Austrian
Federal Economic Chamber coordinates and
represents the interests of the Austrian
business community at a national and
international level.
Within the
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber's system it
functions as the national umbrella organisation
for the 9 regional Chambers (one in each
of Austria's federal regions) and 110 trade
associations for different industries. Regional
Chambers and associations have local offices to
provide services in close proximity to members.
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