Promoting a dynamic global economy here in Hungary, all of these organizations boost commerce in Budapest with professional support and stimulating events. While these groups represent interests of specific nations, they often welcome companies from all countries to participate in their activities and policy-advocacy endeavors, and even host occasional parties that are perfect for networking or just having fun.
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AmCham Hungary
As one of the largest American Chambers of Commerce in Central and Eastern Europe, AmCham Hungary is an active nonprofit organization promoting American, international, and local business interests in Hungary. AmCham provides members with opportunities to actively and directly participate in defining, developing, discussing, and resolving issues impacting the operations of their respective businesses and organizations. Additionally, AmCham organizes celebrations in Budapest observing traditional American events like July 4th and Thanksgiving.
Website and Facebook page
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British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
Serving its members since its foundation in 1991 by British investors, The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary is an independent nonprofit organization representing British, Hungarian, and international companies with overarching principles of British business values, promoting trade and investment flows between the UK and Hungary. The BCCH provides businesses with opportunities to raise their profiles and strengthen their competitiveness in both local and international markets through the knowledge and long-term experience of its members.
Website and Facebook page
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
Establishing productive and profitable relations between Canada and Hungary while offering services and activities for its members that combine business interaction, community relations, and networking, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary strives to support international trade with an enthusiastic spirit. This is one of the most active event-hosting business organizations of Budapest – its roster of programs include fun gatherings like the annual Canadian Lobster Dinner, the Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner, and the Canada Day Sunday Brunch.
Website and Facebook page
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German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Germany is the economic powerhouse of Europe, and the Budapest-based German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce advocates the positive and productive business practices that are behind this enduring success for international companies that operate in Hungary. In addition to presenting informative programs like the recurring CEE Procurement and Supply Forum and open training sessions led by experienced professionals, the organization also provides recruitment assistance and hosts welcoming networking events like summertime garden parties.
Website (in German and Hungarian)
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Irish-Hungarian Business Circle
The Celtic Tiger is alive and well in Budapest thanks to the efforts of the Irish-Hungarian Business Circle, a politically independent organization established in 2005 to develop and facilitate business between Ireland and Hungary. In addition to these commerce-related endeavors, the IHBC coordinates many entertaining events that honor Irish traditions – since 2008, the group arranges Budapest’s St. Patrick’s Festival (including a popular parade open to the public and a gala dinner), as well as informal “First Friday” meetings at various pubs.
Website
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ITL Group
Established in Budapest in the early 1990s, the ITL Group is an Italian consulting company that provides myriad professional services for international businesses operating in Hungary, from bilingual bookkeeping and HR solutions to market research and real estate transactions; the company also publishes Economia.hu, an active Italian-language online magazine of Hungary-related business news. ITL Group is the host of the annual Budapest Business Party, bringing international companies together for a night of fun games and networking opportunities.
Website and Facebook page
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Swisscham Hungary
Fostering the high-quality business practices that made Switzerland one of the world’s strongest economic forces, the Swiss Hungarian Chamber of Commerce is a non-governmental, non-political, and financially independent organization that promotes trade and investment flows between Hungary and Switzerland for two decades now. Beyond advocating beneficial commerce for international enterprises, Swisscham Hungary also organizes events like IT seminars with experienced experts, informative conferences, and sports-based outings for member families.
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