The Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a public, self-administrating organisation with 72.250 member companies(as of 31.12.2009). Membership is compulsory for regional trade and industrial enterprises. This allows the Potsdam Chamber to represent regional business interests across all sectors. It supports and promotes local businesses and helps them access international markets. The Potsdam Chamber is a source of information on the regional economy, business locations, grants, training and more. If you are looking to import, export, co-operate with local companies or invest in the region, the Chamber can create contacts with suitable business partners and support you with information and advice. Foreign companies are welcome to publish business requests in the Chamber's international trade bulletin.