The CCI de QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE: working with businesses every day

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The CCI Quimper Cornouaille is a public institution run by business chiefs elected by their peers to represent and defend the interests of 9,800 businesses. It employs 350 people.

The CCI is an important player in the economic activity of the Cornouaille area, taking part in all decisions concerning business and town planning. Its management methods, skills and resources allow it to play a major role in advising and supporting companies. It also offers a wide-ranging, constantly updated training programme in the field of apprenticeships and continuing education.

The CCI Quimper Cornouaille manages a considerable number of infrastructures, many of which it was responsible for creating. These facilities include, amongst others, an airport, 7 fishing ports and 7 fish auctions ( 3 of which figure in the top 5 nationally for landing figures and turnover).

The elected members are responsible for establishing the general policy of the CCI through Study Committees, Administrative Committees and Working Parties. The 'Parlement des Entreprises' consists of 32 appointed members, 32 associate members, 49 technical advisers and 191 consular delegates who, working in collaboration with the managers of the operational and functional departments, draw up reports which are then presented to the Board before being put before the General Assembly. The various committees supervise the implementation of the actions dealt with by the different Working Parties and CCI Managers in their relevant fields.

In addition, the consular delegates participate in the election of judges to the 'Tribunal de Commerce'.

The President and elected members define the strategic policy of the CCI which is implemented by Senior Management who mobilise and optimise the necessary human, technical and financial resources.

The Department of Human Resources administers and manages the 380 employees of the CCI and is responsible for their continuing education, social affairs, legal matters, insurance and contracts.

As spokesman for the CCI, the Public Relations manager, along with his department, has a special relationship with the Media. Together they co-ordinate and strengthen the links with local businesses and promote the work of the CCI among its member-clients.