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Over 150 Years of Tradition…

1851
The Trade and Crafts Chamber of Carniola was founded in Ljubljana in 1851; it had just 15 members, 8 from the trade sector and 7 involved in catering services. Its mission encompassed economic development, the promotion of entrepreneurship, trade, crafts and industry, as well as the co-ordination and facilitation of links between commercial enterprises.

1855
The Chamber organises a presentation of Carniolan business at the Exposition Universelle in Paris.

1863
The Chamber initiates a company register.

1868
Upon the formation of an industry branch, the number of Trade and Crafts Chamber of Carniola members rises to 62.

1889
Slovene representatives gain a majority within the Chamber, which leads to the use of two languages (German and Slovene) in its day-to-day operations. The Chamber is, for the first time, presided over by a Slovene, Dr Josip Poklukar.

1890-1901
Among other initiatives, the Chamber supports the idea of holiday courses aimed at vocational school students, as well as student exchange programmes with Bohemia and Moravia. It takes a firm political stand in its advocation of the admission of women to crafts training institutes.

1919-1941
The Chamber expands its operations to encompass all Slovene territories within the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and becomes one of the most important in the new state. During this period, it establishes and co-founds a number of institutions - such as the Ljubljana Fair in 1921, and the Ljubljana Stock Exchange in 1924 - that help foster the development of the Slovene economy.

1925
The Trade and Crafts Chamber of Carniola becomes the Chamber of Trade, Crafts and Industry.

1941-1943
Under Italian (Axis) occupation, the Chamber of Trade, Crafts and Industry operations are limited to the territory of the Ljubljana Province.

1943-1945
Under German occupation, the Chamber’s operations follow the model of German chambers of commerce.

1945
Through the development of its registers, records of industrial facilities and operations, and in particular its expert personnel, the Chamber plays an active role in the post-war reconstruction of a country ruined by war. The Chamber's operations are governed by a 12-member board.

1947
The Chamber's experts participate in the preparations of a five-year economic plan.

1948
The country's internal political and economic situation affects Chamber operations to such an extent that it can no longer perform its function. In addition, it is deprived of the authority to connect and co-ordinate operators in the national economy. As a result, The Chamber’s board adopts a resolution on its dissolution.

1950-1961
Based on the need for the promotion and co-ordination of companies and sectors within the economy, the former Chamber of Trade, Crafts and Industry witnesses the foundation of new, independent chambers, together with district and community chambers at the local level.

1955
The Chamber organises the first international wine and packaging exhibition.

1956
The Chamber stages the country’s first international timber and woodworking exhibition, and participates in the preparational plans for Gospodarsko Razstavišèe (Ljubljana Commercial Fairground).

Increasingly more attention is being paid to training and education.

1958
In conjunction with its Croatian counterpart, the Slovene Chamber organises a successful Yugoslav exhibition in Trieste.

In addition to the issue of 7,889 export certificates, the Chamber endorses 8,235 invoices and guarantees destined for 53 different countries.

The Chamber’s Court of Honour administers two public reprimands.

1961
The Chamber becomes a co-founder of Luka Koper (Port of Koper), and for a forth time calls for »Yugoslav Oscar for Packaging« tender.

1962
On the basis of a new Act on Establishment of Common Chambers of Commerce, and the Act on Establishment of the Chamber of Commerce of the People's Republic of Slovenia, all commerce-related chambers are joined into a single Chamber of Commerce of the People's Republic of Slovenia. This integration aims to promote operations, harmonise interests, engender the preparation of a common development plan, as well as solve issues that are of mutual interest. Membership of the Chamber of Commerce is made compulsory for all companies.

1969
The Chamber grants the first Boris Kidriè Award for exceptional commercial achievements; it is later to become the Chamber of Commerce Award.

1976
The Chamber establishes the Gospodarski Vestnik magazine. Further to this publishing initiative, it proposes the concept of managerial staff education, as well as provides resources and expert assistance in international trade relations.

1977
The Chamber establishes the Radenci Centre for trainees in foreign trade operations.

1983
The Chamber establishes the Brdo Centre, a foundation for management development.

1985
The Chamber sets up a computer-supported information centre for the development of small business.

1988
The Chamber sets up a design information and documentation centre.

1990
A new Chamber of Commerce Act is adopted. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (CCIS) strives for the implementation of a market economy, and points out the shortcomings of the existing economic system. At the same time its responsibilities and operations are brought into line with similar such European national chambers.

1991
The CCIS establishes the centre for construction and technological training, which in 2003 finally becomes the Centre for Business Training.

1992
The CCIS becomes a member of the Paris-based ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), and an associate member of Eurochambres (Association of European Chambers of Commerce).

1994
The CCIS establishes the Infolink business and information centre, providing members valuable information on both the domestic and foreign business environment from a single point.

1995
The CCIS co-signs the first so-called social agreement, which anticipates an active role for the Chamber in decision-making on issues related to economic policy and commerce.

1996
The CCIS co-signs a second social agreement.

1999
The CCIS becomes a co-founder of the Slovene Research and Business Association in Brussels, and it establishes commercial offices in Belgrade, Sarajevo and Priština.

2003
The CCIS co-signs a third social agreement (for 2003 to 2005).

2004
The CCIS becomes a fully-fledged member of Eurochambres.

2004
The CCIS establishes the Infopika consultancy centre, providing all CCIS members - small and medium-sized enterprises as well as sole traders - a variety of business information and advice from a single point.

2005
The CCIS extends its consultancy services to regional Infopika centres, located within the individual regional chambers.