Associations & Interest Groups

Verband Frauenunternehmen 

Zollikon · Since 2016

The company's core activity is to support and promote women's businesses through various services and resources, including management consulting, communication, self-management, HR management, lean management, interim management and content management. The association also offers platforms and events for female entrepreneurs to network and support them.

Verband freier Heilpraktiker und Naturärzte 

Zurich · Since 2009

Verband freier Heilpraktiker und Naturärzte is a professional association that promotes the recognition and quality of naturopathic and alternative therapies through education, professional standards and public information. It provides membership services such as continuing education, a practitioner directory, a member magazine and professional representation.

Verband für Einbruch- und Gebäudeschutz Schweiz (VEGS) 

Bern · Since 2018

The vegs Association for Burglary and Building Protection Switzerland is an association whose core activity is to promote and represent the interests of its members in the field of burglary and building protection. This includes promoting common concerns with authorities and in public, providing an information center for topics related to burglary and building protection, providing a comprehensive view of the topic of burglary and building protection, and promoting professional exchange among members.

Verband Innerschweizer Feuerungskontrolleure (VIF) 

Meggen · Since 2003

The core activity of the company 'Geschäftsstelle Feuerungskontrolle' consists of performing tasks in the area of legally required combustion control in Central Switzerland. Specifically, this includes the coordination and administration of oil and gas combustion systems up to 1000 kW and wood combustion systems up to 70 kW for cantons and municipalities.

Verband Holzindustrie Schweiz HIS 

Bern · Since 1982

Verband Holzindustrie Schweiz HIS is the umbrella association for Swiss sawmills and related wood-industry companies. It represents member interests, supports vocational training, coordinates specialist groups and works on matters such as certification, statistics and the promotion of Swiss wood.

Verband kaufmännischer Agenten der Schweiz 

Kaltenbach · Since 2001

The company's core activity is the brokerage of trade representations and the support of companies in their expansion into new markets, particularly in Italy and Eastern Europe. The company provides consulting services and arranges contacts between companies and potential customers. It also supports companies in acquiring new customers and offers a platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge among members.

Verband öffentlicher Verkehr, Genossenschaft (VöV) 

Bern · Since 1942

The core activity of the company is the representation and promotion of the interests of public transport in Switzerland, particularly in the field of rail transport. The Association of Public Transport (VöV) works closely with authorities, industry partners and other organizations to support and coordinate the development and operation of public transport. Specific activities include addressing topics such as System Rail, rail freight transport, passenger transport, infrastructure, technology and operations, as well as providing services such as training and further education, communication and legal advice.

Verband Ostschweizer Wirtschafts-, Steuer- und Rechtsberater 

St. Gallen · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the organization of seminars and events with a focus on the Swiss business location, particularly in the areas of economic, tax and legal consulting.

Verband Schweizer Hypnosetherapeuten 

Bern · Since 2014

The core activity of the company is the promotion and support of hypnotherapists in Switzerland. The Association of Swiss Hypnotherapists (VSH) offers training, further education and specializations to support and promote hypnotherapists in their work. The VSH also represents the interests of its members and provides a platform for the exchange and networking of hypnotherapists.

Verband Schweiz. Armaturenfabriken (URS) 

Bern · Since 1919

The core activity of the company "Verband Schweizerischer Armaturenfabriken (URS)" is the representation and promotion of the common interests of Swiss valve manufacturers, particularly in the field of sanitary fittings and drinking water distribution systems. The association supports its member companies in maintaining and further developing a high-performance domestic valve industry.