Professional & Trade Associations

City-Vereinigung Junge Altstadt Genossenschaft 

Winterthur · Since 1973

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of retail, gastronomy and services in the old town of Winterthur. This includes organizing events, managing a gift card, supporting business owners in finding rental spaces, and representing the interests of members to the city, politics and other associations.

economiesuisse 

Zurich · Since 2004

economiesuisse is the umbrella organisation for the Swiss business sector, representing competition-oriented and internationally networked companies. It advocates for policy framework conditions for the business community, takes part in referendums and public debates, and provides members with services and networking opportunities.

Federazione Pompieri Ticino (FPT) 

Bellinzona · Since 2002

Federazione Pompieri Ticino (FPT) is an association that supports fire brigades by coordinating training, operational matters and technical guidance. The FPT publishes legal bases and activity reports, provides manuals and information on CECAL 118, and offers an online shop for fire-service equipment.

Schweizer Bauernverband (SBV) 

Brugg Ag · Since 1938

The core activity of the company is the representation and promotion of the interests of Swiss agriculture and farming, including the areas of production, markets, ecology, economy, education and international relations. The Swiss Farmers' Union offers services such as direct sales, market comments and statistical publications, and represents the interests of agriculture in the public and towards politics.

SPEDLOGSWISS Verband schweizerischer Speditions- und Logistikunternehmen 

Basel · Since 1991

SPEDLOGSWISS Verband schweizerischer Speditions- und Logistikunternehmen is an industry association representing freight forwarding and logistics companies and maintaining cooperation rules such as the GC SPEDLOGSWISS. The association provides member services, consulting, sector publications and vocational and continuing education programmes.

SPEDLOGSWISS Nordwestschweiz 

Basel · Since 1997

SPEDLOGSWISS Nordwestschweiz is the regional section of SPEDLOGSWISS, the association of Swiss freight forwarding and logistics companies. It represents member companies' interests, supports vocational training and continuing education, provides advisory services and sector-specific services, and organises local networking.

Société coopérative des commerçants lausannois 

Lausanne

The company's core activity is to represent and promote the interests of retailers and traders in Lausanne, particularly by providing services that enable members to develop and promote their businesses, as well as by organizing initiatives to promote local trade and tourism.

digitalswitzerland 

Zurich · Since 2021

The core activity of digitalswitzerland is to act as an umbrella organization for digitalization in Switzerland, bringing together economy, science, civil society and authorities to create a responsible basis for digital transformation, seize opportunities and identify and manage risks.

Luzerner Bäuerinnen- und Bauernverband 

Sursee · Since 1997

The company's core activity is the representation and support of the interests of farmers in the canton of Lucerne, particularly through consulting, political influence, education and sales promotion.

Verband Schweizerischer Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten 

Wallisellen · Since 1932

The company's core activity cannot be clearly determined, as most texts refer to services and activities typical of a company in the carpentry or woodworking sector, but do not describe a clear core activity. Only text 5 provides a clear statement on the core activity: The company focuses on the business areas of furniture trade, interior planning and design.

WaldSchweiz - Verband der Waldeigentümer 

Solothurn · Since 1965

The company's core activity is the marketing and management of forest and wood, including the marketing of wood assortments, the execution of special orders and the provision of services for forest owners and forestry.

Association romande des maîtres d'ouvrage d'utilité publique 

Lausanne · Since 2021

The core activity of ARMOUP (Association Régionale des Maisons Ouvrières et des Coopératives de Propriétaires) is to support and promote housing cooperatives and other forms of communal living in Switzerland. This includes providing services such as coaching, consulting, financing and training for cooperative members, as well as representing their interests to politics and the public.

Baukader Schweiz 

Olten · Since 1991

Baukader Schweiz is the managerial association for the construction sector, representing site managers, foremen and works supervisors. The association provides legal advice and legal protection, organises regional sections, training courses and events, operates a job board and publishes the BAUKADER magazine.

VSAS - Verband Schaltanlagen und Automatik Schweiz 

Biel/Bienne · Since 1986

The core activity of VSAS (Association of Switchgear and Automation Switzerland) is to represent and promote the interests of companies and professionals in the field of switchgear and automation in Switzerland. The association offers services such as education, quality labels, job offers and apprenticeships, and organizes events such as general assemblies and forums. VSAS serves as a platform for the exchange of information and know-how between its members and provides support for the further education and training of specialists in the field of switchgear and automation.

Schweizer Baumuster-Centrale Genossenschaft 

Zurich · Since 1937

The company's core activity is the operation of a materials collection and exhibition for the construction industry, including the provision of sample lending, guided tours, room rental and events such as lectures and exhibitions. The company serves as a knowledge and discussion forum for all stakeholders in the construction industry.

CH-Ortho 

Neuchâtel · Since 2016

CH-Ortho is a practice exclusively dedicated to orthodontics, providing treatments for children and adults. Services include removable and fixed appliances, the lingual technique (Win), clear aligners (Invisalign) and the use of a CO2 laser for mucogingival procedures.

CIDESCO GmbH 

Zurich · Since 2023

CIDESCO GmbH is an international professional organisation that develops and administers standards and qualifications for beauty, wellness and spa therapy. It provides the CIDESCO International qualification, accredits schools, salons and spas, and offers examinations, CPD courses and professional guidance.

CIDESCO, Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie 

Zurich · Since 1970

CIDESCO, Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie is an international professional organisation for beauty, wellness and spa therapy that defines training standards and awards the CIDESCO International qualification. The organisation accredits schools, salons and spas, offers CPD courses and publishes the International LINK magazine.

SEG-Zürich/Basel, mit Sitz in Sursee LU Genossenschaft 

Sursee · Since 1990

SEG-Zürich/Basel, mit Sitz in Sursee LU Genossenschaft is a trading cooperative in the egg sector that collects eggs from producers, inspects, sorts and packs them for retail. Its product range includes fresh eggs from organic, free-range and barn systems, as well as cooked and colored eggs (including so-called "graffiti" eggs).

SwissPropTech GmbH 

Kyburg · Since 2018

SwissPropTech GmbH is an independent innovation network for the Swiss real estate and construction industry that promotes digital transformation. It supports PropTech startups and companies in market development and operates membership and partner programmes, events, research and a member database.