Professional & Trade Associations

Maschinenring Schweiz 

Wängi · Since 2017

Maschinenring Schweiz is an umbrella association that promotes cooperative collaboration in agriculture, connects regional member rings, and organises group purchasing and shared service offerings. Its activities include agricultural services, operational and household assistance, winter services, grounds maintenance, machine hire/coordination and a members' purchasing platform.

Patronat ACLI Schweiz 

Zurich · Since 2010

Patronat ACLI Schweiz provides advisory and assistance services on social insurance and pension matters, complementary benefits, INPS pension management, Italian–Swiss tax procedures and succession cases.

swissICT, Schweizerischer Verband der Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie 

Zurich · Since 2018

The company primarily focuses on the digitalization and automation of business processes, particularly in the areas of IT, logistics, and customer communication. It develops and implements innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of its services. This includes modernizing core systems, introducing cloud solutions, automating processes, and developing data competencies. The company values personal customer care and strives to strengthen its market position through the use of digitalization and innovation.

AM Suisse 

Zurich · Since 1978

AM Suisse is an employers' association for agricultural machinery (landtechnik), metal construction and farriery; it provides member services including legal and business advice, vocational training, technical and safety information, and member benefits such as insurance and fleet conditions.

Genossenschaft ProBon.ch 

Langenthal · Since 1956

The core activity of Probon is to offer a loyalty points system to customers who shop in regional specialty stores. Customers can collect loyalty points at participating stores and redeem them later. Probon cooperates with over 1,000 specialty stores in seven Swiss regions, offering its customers the opportunity to support the local economy while benefiting from loyalty advantages.

IG Hanf Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2017

IG Hanf Schweiz is the trade association for the cannabis industry and represents its members’ interests toward policymakers, authorities and the public. The association promotes a regulated cannabis market, establishes quality and safety standards including the Swiss Certified Cannabis (SCC) label, and provides member services such as legal advice and working groups on public affairs, regulation and standards.

Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz IHZ 

Lucerne · Since 2018

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of businesses in Central Switzerland through various services such as export consulting, training, network building and economic policy. The company acts as an industry and trade chamber and offers its members various services to support their economic development. These include, among other things, export seminars, labor law seminars, economic weeks, certifications, Carnet ATA and export consulting.

Kaufmännischer Verband Winterthur (KVW) 

Winterthur · Since 2012

The core activity of the Kaufmännischer Verband Winterthur (KFMV) is the promotion and support of professionals in commercial and retail careers. This includes: Providing advice and support to members on labor law and career-specific matters; Offering seminars and courses in the areas of leadership, marketing, communication, and vocational training; Operating a business school (KV Winterthur) with vocational basic and further education; Offering QV preparation courses and individual tutoring; Renting out rooms for meetings, events, and sports events. The KFMV thus acts as a kind of service provider and interest representative for professionals in the Winterthur region, with the goal of promoting their professional development and the success of its members.

Kleintiere Schweiz 

Niederönz · Since 2005

Kleintiere Schweiz is an association for small-animal interests that provides information and services for rabbit, poultry, bird and pigeon breeding as well as a guinea pig interest group. The website includes exhibition and event calendars, technical information on animal health and welfare, membership services, and contact listings for cantonal associations and specialist clubs.

OdA igba 

Zurich · Since 2018

The company's core activity is the training and certification of specialists in the field of swimming and ice sports facilities, particularly through the implementation of courses and examinations for lifeguards, pool attendants, ice rink attendants and other specialists in this field.

Promove (Association pour la promotion économique de la Riviera et de Lavaux) 

Montreux · Since 1989

The core activity of Promove is to promote the regional economy in the Riviera-Lavaux region of Switzerland. This includes supporting companies in their settlement in the region, advising entrepreneurs and project leaders, mediating real estate and applying for subsidies. Promove acts as a regional economic development agency and offers various services to support the economic development of the region.

Schweizer Rassehunde Zuchtverband 

Dulliken · Since 1988

The company's core activity is the breeding and promotion of purebred dogs, particularly through the Swiss Breeding Association for Purebred Dogs (SRZ), which serves as an umbrella organization for various purebred dog clubs and associations. The SRZ is committed to preserving and improving breed standards and supports breeders in the humane keeping and breeding of purebred dogs.

SWISSMECHANIC Schweizerischer Verband mechanisch-technischer Betriebe 

Weinfelden · Since 1973

SWISSMECHANIC Schweizerischer Verband mechanisch-technischer Betriebe is an association representing small and medium-sized enterprises in the metal, electrical and machinery (MEM) sector. It provides member services and advocacy, with a focus on vocational education and training, occupational health and safety solutions, pooled purchasing benefits, and event and networking offerings.

Verband Thurgauer Landwirtschaft (VTL) 

Weinfelden · Since 1903

Verband Thurgauer Landwirtschaft (VTL) is a professional association representing farmers and agricultural interests and coordinating their concerns with policymakers and the public. VTL provides services including vocational training, farm relief, energy advice, social counselling, publications (Thurgauer Bauer) and public outreach such as farm-search tools and events.

Verein Stammgemeinschaft eHealth Aargau 

Aarau · Since 2016

Verein Stammgemeinschaft eHealth Aargau operates the Stammgemeinschaft emedo and provides healthcare providers with a certified electronic patient dossier (EPD) platform. Services include onboarding and connection options, integration into primary systems, operational support and additional B2B functions such as e-report transmission, e-referral and e-transfer.

Association des Praticiens en Thérapies Naturelles (A.P.T.N.) 

Yverdon-Les-Bains · Since 1976

The company's core activity is the representation and promotion of the interests of practitioners in Complementary Therapy (TC) and Alternative Medicine (MA) in Switzerland. This includes organizing continuing education, managing a register of practitioners, supporting the recognition of diplomas, and representing the interests of members to insurance companies and other institutions.

Autogewerbe-Verband der Schweiz, Sektion Aargau 

Lenzburg · Since 1966

The company's core activity is the distribution of automobiles, particularly prestige brands such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce, as well as the provision of services in the automotive sector, including workshop and service services, bodywork and tire sales.

BIO-TECHNOPARK Schlieren-Zürich 

Schlieren · Since 2009

The core activity of Bio-Technopark Schlieren-Zurich is to promote companies in the life sciences, particularly in the fields of biotechnology, medical technology, pharmacy and pharmacology. This includes services such as consulting, coaching and support in the founding and development of companies, as well as in the search for financing. The Bio-Technopark also offers infrastructure such as laboratories and office space for start-ups, spin-offs and established companies. In addition, it organizes events and networking meetings to promote professional exchange and further education in the industry.

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du canton de Fribourg 

Fribourg · Since 2019

Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du canton de Fribourg is a business organisation that represents and supports companies. Its services include export assistance, legal advice and contract review, networking and training events, and programmes for innovation, sustainability, internal conflict management and association administration.

Industrie- und Handelskammer Thurgau (IHK Thurgau) 

Weinfelden · Since 2012

The company's core activity is the representation of interests and provision of services for member companies, particularly in the areas of export and economic policy. The company offers services such as export services, political lobbying, seminars, and publications to create optimal economic policy conditions for its members. It is an Industry and Trade Chamber (IHK).