Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry

EU Legislative Interests

As a proactive representative of the Turkish business community, BCCI closely follows and aligns with key European Union legislative proposals and policies, particularly those related to SME competitiveness, green and digital transformation, circular economy, sustainable trade, and innovation ecosystems. BTSO aims to ensure that its members are prepared for and can benefit from the evolving EU regulatory environment, including the European Green Deal,Fit for 55 Package, Digital Europe Programme, and Customs and Trade Facilitation measures. BCCI aligns its strategic goals with key EU policy frameworks, including the EU SME Strategy for a Sustainable and Digital Europe (2020), the Small Business Act for Europe (2008), and the EU Industrial Strategy. Through its role in the Enterprise Europe Network and participation in EU-funded projects, BCCI supports SMEs in Bursa with digital transformation, green transition, innovation, and internationalization. The Chamber actively promotes an SME-friendly environment, facilitates access to finance and markets, and drives industrial modernization through cluster development and university-industry cooperation. By integrating these EU priorities into its services and initiatives, BCCI strengthens the global competitiveness of its members and contributes to a more sustainable, resilient, and digitally empowered regional economy aligned with European standards. Through its EEN activities, BCCI enables companies in Bursa to participate in international matchmaking events, innovation advisory services, and technology transfer activities, thus aligning local business capacities with European priorities. BCCI maintains a strong connection with Eurochambres, the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, which serves as a key intermediary between EU institutions and the European business community. Through this connection, BCCI: -Participates in EU-level consultations and policy dialogues -Shares the perspective of Turkish SMEs on European regulatory developments -Contributes to shaping EU programs and projects that impact the wider region -Promotes collaboration between Turkish and European chambers This strategic partnership reinforces BCCI’s mission of supporting its members in navigating EU frameworks, enhancing international cooperation, and positioning Bursa as a competitive and innovation-driven region within the extended European business ecosystem. Additionally, through its EU Information Center, BCCI plays a vital role in raising awareness among the Turkish public about EU policies, values, and integration processes. By integrating these efforts, BTSO enhances the global competitiveness of its members and contributes to a sustainable, resilient, and EU-aligned regional economy.

Communication Activities

BCCI has engaged in a variety of structured outreach and communication activities with EU institutions to strengthen dialogue, promote mutual understanding, and ensure the effective alignment of regional priorities with European policies. These activities have primarily focused on themes related to the EU SME Strategy, Small Business Act, Industrial Strategy, green and digital transition, and EU–Türkiye relations. Key types of outreach and communication activities include: Collaboration through Eurochambres: As part of the Eurochambres network, BCCI contributes to joint position papers, surveys, and working groups that relay the views of chambers from candidate countries to EU policymakers. This collaboration provides a structured platform for continuous communication with EU institutions. Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Engagement: Through its active involvement in the Enterprise Europe Network, BTSO regularly communicates with EISMEA and other EU bodies, reporting on SME needs, sharing good practices, and participating in pan-European initiatives and partner search activities aligned with EU priorities. Bursa EU Information Center: BCCI’s EU Information Center, supported by the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, organizes seminars, panel discussions, media campaigns, exhibitions, and educational programs to raise public awareness about EU policies, values, and accession processes. These activities often involve participation from EU officials and institutions. Project-Based Communication: BCCI leads or partners in EU-funded projects (e.g., under COSME, Erasmus+, IPA) that include direct reporting, knowledge-sharing, and promotional communication with relevant EU agencies and program coordinators. Official Delegations and Brussels Visits: BCCI representatives have participated in study visits, business delegations, and policy briefings in Brussels, engaging directly with EU institutions, chambers, and think tanks to foster cooperation and promote regional interests.

Interests Represented

Advances interests of their clients

Member Of

BCCI is part of the national umbrella body Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). It is listed as a “local contact point” of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in Turkey. https://een.ec.europa.eu/local-contact-points/tr/bursa-chamber-commerce-and-industry BUTEKOM(Bursa Technology Coordination and R&D Center) — BCCI's affiliated entity https://butekom.org/ BUTGEM (Vocational Training Centre) — BCCI is listed as stakeholder. https://www.butgem.org.tr/ BTSO EVM (Energy Efficiency Centre) — BCCI is listed in the same “stakeholders” list. https://www.btsoevm.com/ BEBKA (Bursa‑Eskişehir‑Bilecik Development Agency) — BCCI appears as stakeholder. https://bebka.org.tr/organizasyon/ UTİB (Uludağ Textile Exporters’ Association) — BCCI appears in stakeholder list. https://utib.org.tr/tr/default Ulutek Technopark and related university technology transfer offices (e.g., Bursa Uludağ University TTO; Bursa Technical University TTO) — BCCI appears in stakeholder listing.