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Our History

History of the Hellenic-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Hellenic-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCCI) was founded with the strategic goal of strengthening and institutionalizing economic relations between Greece and the Czech Republic, offering a dedicated platform for business cooperation, investment, and trade development.

Founding Phase 2005
27th of September, 2005
Business Conference
Structural Deevelopment

In the early 2010s, the Chamber underwent significant structural development

Establishment
2015
Modern Building
Hellenic-Czech Chamber

The Chamber was officially established on September 27, 2005, during a high-level meeting held at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens.

Restructuralization
2010
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Headquarters

Establishment of the permanent headquarters in Athens in 2015, located at 24 Patriarchou Ioakeim Street

Founding Phase 2005  - 2007 

The Chamber was officially established on September 27, 2005, during a high-level meeting held at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens. The event was attended by representatives of both countries’ diplomatic corps, prominent Greek entrepreneurs, and Czech business delegates. It marked the beginning of a formal effort to enhance bilateral economic ties through an organized institutional body.


Over the next two years, the Chamber laid the groundwork for its operations, building partnerships with key stakeholders such as:

  • The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Athens

  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece

  • Local chambers of commerce in both countries

  • Export promotion agencies and investment authorities

During this period, the Chamber operated on a semi-formal basis, focused primarily on networking events and informational meetings.

Institutional Consolidation 2010–2017

In the early 2010s, the Chamber underwent significant structural development, culminating in the establishment of its permanent headquarters in Athens in 2015, located at 24 Patriarchou Ioakeim Street.
This phase marked the formalization of its legal status, the election of an Executive Board, and the implementation of an operational framework. 
 

These changes enabled the Chamber to:

  • Register new corporate members and institutional partners

  • Launch joint initiatives with Czech regional


 

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