Also read Voka's 
English-language presentation brochure (version November 2008).
structure
There are eight Voka – Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in Flanders. Together with the Voka – Flemish Employers Association, these eight Chambers form the Voka alliance – the largest Flemish network of enterprises.
goal
Voka aims at stimulating economic activity and intends to create an optimal framework for successful enterprises. We contribute to supporting the economic development of our region by lobbying, networking and offering specific services to businesses.
members
The Voka alliance unites more than 16,000 businesses from all sectors within the Flemish region. The size varies from start-ups or small companies to well-established multinationals with thousands of employees.
independent
Voka is politically independent. Every Voka – Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private institution. Membership is not compulsory, but based on competitiveness, high added-value services, exclusive information and transparency.
mission
Our mission: As the closest, most influential and most professional network of entrepreneurs and the representative organisation for companies in Flanders, Voka wishes to create an optimal framework for successful enterprise, and thus seeks to make a fundamental contribution to its region’s welfare and well-being.
Key facts and figures of the Voka alliance
Voka...
… unites more then 16,000 businesses
… represents 62 per cent of employment in Flanders
… represents 62 per cent of added value produced in Flanders
… consults with the Flemish government and Flemish trade unions
… has a staff of 280 employees
… is independent from government funding
… is part of the global network of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Our core services
The Voka alliance offers you the advisory and networking services of eight Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and representative power towards the government, through the channel of the Flemish Employers Association.
Lobbying:
• Promoting the interests of enterprises and entrepreneurs
• Formulating viewpoints at local, regional, national and European level
• Organising dialogue with public authorities and politicians
• Studies on internationalism, mobility, local planning, company costs, efficient public administration, taxation, entrepreneurial accents in education, environmental certification of companies, regional infrastructural development
Networking:
• A network of more than 16,000 member companies
• Diverse activities for formal and informal contacts
Services and projects:
• Legal services
• Administrative formalities (one-stop shop)
• International trade department
• Training for entrepreneurs, executives and employees
• Environmental services
• Innovation audit
• …