Professional & Trade Associations

Fürsorgegut des Verbandes Schweizer Fachjournalisten SFJ 

Zurich · Since 1930

The Swiss Association of Specialist Journalists (SFJ) is an organization that advocates for the interests and further education of specialist journalists in Switzerland. The core activities of the SFJ include: promoting networking and exchange of ideas among industry colleagues through regular get-togethers and events; providing legal advice and support to members in specialist journalistic or editorial matters; supporting long-standing active members through a welfare fund; promoting the quality of specialist articles and publications; and representing the interests of specialist journalists in public and vis-à-vis other organizations.

Garant-Möbel AG 

Schüpfheim · Since 1993

The core activity of GARANT-MÖBEL AG is to be a group association for independent entrepreneurs in the furniture and interior design trade. It offers its member companies a performance platform that enables them to benefit from joint purchasing conditions, exchange of experience, marketing concepts and services. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness and profitability of the member companies and offer them a strong network in which they can grow and develop further.

GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie 

Bern · Since 1947

GastroBern, Arbeitgeberverband für Restauration und Hotellerie represents the interests of the hospitality sector and provides members with advisory services, member services and information. The association runs professional courses (e.g. Wirtekurs, G1/G2), offers social-insurance and hygiene consultancy and publishes the 'Bärner Channe'.

GASTROFRIBOURG 

Fribourg · Since 2016

The company's core activity is education and training in the hotel and gastronomy sector, particularly in the areas of kitchen, service, management, languages and communication. The company offers various courses and programs, including vocational training, continuing education and special courses, and targets trainees, professionals and companies in the industry.

GastroGraubünden Verband für Hotellerie und Restauration 

Chur · Since 2017

GastroGraubünden Verband für Hotellerie und Restauration is an employers' association representing hotels and restaurants, providing members with services such as vocational training and continuing education, seminar room provision, projects and initiatives for workforce development, and sector communication and partnerships.

Gastro Kanton Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1998

The core activity of the company 'Gastro Kanton Zürich' is the representation and support of the hospitality industry in the canton of Zurich, including the provision of training and further education opportunities, consulting and legal advice for restaurateurs, as well as the promotion of young talent and the representation of the industry in public and with authorities.

genisuisse Zentralschweiz 

Lucerne · Since 2012

The core activity of genisuisse is to provide free coaching for startups by renowned experts. The goal is to support young companies in the challenging startup phase and help them succeed through experience and networking.

GENOSSENSCHAFT AMBASSADOR SWISS HOTELS 

Bern · Since 2006

The core activity of Ambassador Swiss Hotels (ASH) is to provide services to the Swiss hotel industry, particularly by leveraging synergies and volume to negotiate advantageous conditions for its members. This includes, among other things: Procurement pool: Negotiation of special conditions with suppliers and service providers; Sales pool: Brokerage of products and services from partners to ASH members; Sustainability concepts: Development and implementation of intelligent and profitable concepts for members; Channel management: Provision of efficient and user-friendly channel management for online platforms; Networking and knowledge transfer: Organization of events and platforms for exchange between members and partners.

Genossenschaft feusuisse, Verband für Wohnraumfeuerungen, Plattenbeläge und Abgassysteme 

Wisen So · Since 1955

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of professionals and companies in the field of residential heating systems, particularly stove builders, chimney builders and tile layers. This includes providing specialized information, training and further education, consulting and supporting members, as well as promoting quality and safety in the industry.

Genossenschaft Gebäudehülle Schweiz 

Uzwil · Since 1977

Genossenschaft Gebäudehülle Schweiz is an association and competence centre for building envelopes that provides technical expertise and services to companies working on roofs, facades and related trades. Its activities include technical guidance, training, safety and legal advice, business tools and publications, events, and a national network of sections and industry partners.

Genossenschaft Gebäudehülle Stadt Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1940

Genossenschaft Gebäudehülle Stadt Zürich is a section of Gebäudehülle Schweiz that represents building-envelope professionals. It provides technical expertise and services covering technical guidance, safety and legal support, business tools, training and communication, and offers access to publications and events.

Genossenschaft HirsMed.net 

Zurich · Since 2004

The core activity of HirsMed.Net is to represent and promote the interests of the physicians at the Hirslanden clinics, particularly in professional, guild and tariff policy matters. To this end, the cooperative works closely with the clinics and offers services and framework conditions for its members.

Genossenschaft Ökostrom Schweiz 

Winterthur · Since 2000

The core activity of Ökostrom Schweiz is the promotion and support of agricultural biogas plants in Switzerland, particularly through political advocacy, market development and research, marketing of climate protection services and biomass coordination. The company aims to support the production of renewable energy from agricultural biomass and promote climate protection.

Genossenschaft Ostschweizer Milchverarbeiter (OMV) 

Kirchberg Sg · Since 1920

The company's core activity is milk processing and the distribution of dairy products. The Ostschweizer Milchverarbeiter (OMV) cooperative consists of around 120 cheese and dairy farms in Eastern Switzerland and promotes the development and success of the dairy processing industry in the region.

Genossenschaft Schweizerisches Kompetenzzentrum Fischerei (SKF) 

Bern · Since 2011

The Swiss Centre of Competence for Fisheries (SKF) is a cooperative specialized in sustainable water management and the promotion of fisheries. The company's core activities include: water protection and management, project management in the field of fisheries and water protection, association management for the Swiss Fisheries Association and the Bern Cantonal Fisheries Association, communication and public relations in the field of fisheries and water protection, conducting studies and research projects in the field of fisheries and water protection, issuing certificates of competence for fishing (SaNA), operating the platform Seenfischerei to promote professional fishing, and setting up and operating the Swiss Fish Centre in Moosseedorf near Bern.

Genossenschaft swissherdbook Zollikofen 

Zollikofen

Genossenschaft swissherdbook Zollikofen represents stakeholders in cattle breeding and provides services to support herd management. The cooperative manages the herd book and offers services including performance testing (milk recording), animal health, genetics/genomic selection, online tools and breeding advice.

Genossenschaft Team 93 

Frauenfeld · Since 1993

The core activity of Team 93 is to support and represent owner-managed optician businesses in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This includes practical training, tailored marketing strategies, inspiring exchange and other services to make members successful. Team 93 acts as a network and offers its members a platform for further education, networking and cooperation.

Genossenschaft Thurgauer Milchproduzenten TMP 

Weinfelden · Since 1921

The core activity of the company 'Thurgauer Milchproduzenten' consists of processing and utilizing milk and dairy products, as well as supporting and promoting agriculture and dairy farming in general. This includes, in particular, participation in agricultural and dairy organizations, operating milk and dairy product processing plants, managing cooperative-owned properties, and assisting in the takeover and utilization of unsold milk at current market prices.

Genossenschaft UGS - Union der freien Fahrzeugteile Grossisten der Schweiz 

Solothurn · Since 2006

The company's core activity is the organization and support of independent auto parts dealers in Switzerland through a cooperative that serves as an umbrella organization. The core activities include: purchasing and procurement of spare parts and services for members, market development and marketing activities for members, training and further education for members, certification of garages, body shops and tire houses to guarantee their independence and quality, and cooperation with renowned partner suppliers to offer high-quality branded products. The company supports its members in coping with market changes and promotes cooperation between members to achieve common goals.

Genossenschaft VSG ASIG 

Zurich · Since 1920

Genossenschaft VSG ASIG represents the sectoral and energy-policy interests of the Swiss gas industry and supports its members on energy policy, research and innovation, communication and vocational training.