Presentation of the Greek International Business Association (SEVE) Estonia, September 2012

SEVE’s Profile Established 1975 Non – Profit Organisation The largest association of exporting companies in Greece numbering more than 500 member - companies. Certified Quality Management System according to EN ISO 9001:2000 Managerial Capacity for co-financed projects SEVE’s prevailing philosophy is to provide consistent quality services and creative solutions regarding export issues to Greek extrovert companies.

Trade assistance through the collection, interpretation and dissemination of information that help Greek companies to develop their international activities. International Co-operation at international and national level that enhance collaboration between SEVE member companies and enterprises in numerous countries. Training of personnel on issues of international trade. Organizing Trade Missions, Partenariats, Conferences and other types of events to promote Greek Exporting Companies and Products/ Services Major Supportive Activities

Materialise co-financed projects to its members’ account Promote & Support Greek Products in foreign markets Syndicalism with validated propositions and solutions Supporting International Competitiveness of Greek Companies Web Services Customised Market Research to exporting companies (IEES) Major Services Provided

Managing Nationally and Internationally Funded Programs Emphasis in the development of innovative actions and promoting the connection of the region with Europe Managerial Capacity for co-financed projects Successfully managed and Completed projects : Operational Program “Digital Convergence” Development of Digital Applications to promote Greek Extroversion and Greek ICT companies EEA Financial Mechanism Shop in Shop in Public Administration to the service of the professionals Cross Border Cooperation Programs Greece – Bulgaria: Market Control Greece – FYROM: 4 proposals submitted Intellectual Property Rights for SEESouth East Europe

Vision SEVE to be by de facto the major exponent of exports in Greece, influencing government policy on extroversion and international trade, offering simple and practical tools to its members to increase their extroversion and having high recognition abroad C: Development – Recognition Abroad 1.Funded Programs & Projects 2.Strategic Collaborations 3.Internal Organisation – SEVE’s operation B. Practical Tools for Supporting Extroversion 1.Interventions to Service – Support 2.Communication – Informing Members 3.Trade Missions/ Trade Fairs 4.Work Groups – Committees – Institutional bodies & the State 5.Events 6.Education/ Training 1.IEES 2.Communication with Mass Media Α. Participate in formulating governmental policy for extroversion and international trade issues Strategic Axes Mission Supporting extroversion protecting interests Supporting extroversion of Greek businesses and protecting their interests in both Greek and international markets, aiming at growing Greek exports

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