Vlaams Economisch Verbond

The importance of Vlaams Economisch Verbond in our society is undeniable. Over time, Vlaams Economisch Verbond has become a determining factor in various aspects of daily life. From its impact on the economy to its influence on culture, Vlaams Economisch Verbond plays a crucial role in shaping today's world. In this article, we will explore in depth the relevance of Vlaams Economisch Verbond and its role in different areas, as well as the implications it has for the future. Through detailed analysis, we will seek to better understand the importance of Vlaams Economisch Verbond in this ever-changing world.

The Vlaams Economisch Verbond (VEV) is a Flemish employers' organization and lobbying group.

The main objectives of the organization were the development of the Flemish economy and to improve the status of Flemish as a business language in Flanders. It is an important partner of the Flemish government on business in Flanders, and also participates in the Socio-economic Council of Flanders.

History

It was founded in 1908, by among others Lieven Gevaert as the Vlaamsch Handelsverbond, to create a Flemish counterpart of the Federation of Belgian Enterprises, and it became the VEV in 1926.

From 1971 to 1993, René De Feyter was the managing director of the VEV.[1]

Voka (Employers organization) logo

In 2004, VEV formed an alliance with the Flemish Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI's) to create Voka (Employers organization). Today, there are still eight Voka - Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in Flanders (West Flanders, East Flanders, Antwerp-Waasland, Kempen, Mechelen, Halle-Vilvoorde, Leuven and Limburg). Together with the VEV, these eight CCI's form the Voka-Alliance, the largest Flemish network of enterprises.

This 'Voka-Alliance' unites more than 17,000 businesses from all sectors within the Flemish region. The alliance is politically independent; there is no structural funding from government. It is a non-profit organisation: small, medium and large-sized companies of all sectors everywhere in Flanders can become member on a voluntary basis.

See also

References

  1. ^ "René De Feyter overleden". De Tijd (in Dutch). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2019-10-29.

Further reading

  • Ludo Meyvis, Markt en Macht - Het VEV van 1926 tot heden, Tielt, Lannoo, 2004


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