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BATUMI PROJECTS member of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Georgia

Join the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Georgia and benefit from unique support to succeed in a dynamic and promising market.

BATUMI PROJECTS member of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Georgia

We are now members of the France-Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFG).
This institutional recognition confirms our commitment to:
✅ Support our investors French speakers,
✅ Securing each project,
✅ Make Batumi an international investment hub.
Thank you to the CCIFG for their welcome, and to our clients for their trust.

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Georgia (CCIFG), founded in 2011 in Tbilisi, is a key player for French and French-speaking companies wishing to establish or develop in Georgia. It brings together a dynamic business community and offers an exclusive network to navigate the specificities of the Georgian and international markets. Among the new members, the company Batumi projects, with Michael Bujaldonas CEO,Ana Gventsadze as lawyer and Dana Caleiro Smolyak as director, stand out for their potential to support French speakers wishing to invest in Georgia in BATUMI or TBILISI.

Whether you are in commerce, services, real estate or industry, the CCIFG facilitates trade between France and Georgia, promoting economic growth in various sectors such as viticulture, electronics or human resources.

Supported by the French Embassy, the French Institute and local partners, the CCIFG offers an environment conducive to business creation, prospecting and optimization of commercial balance sheets. It acts as a strategic platform for business relations in Georgia and its neighbors, such as Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Benefits of CCIFG membership

Expanded business network

Joining the CCIFG offers you the opportunity to join a solid and extensive business network, connecting French, Georgian companies and other international economic players. This network facilitates commercial exchanges, access to reliable local partners and connection with interested importers, distributors or investors. Thanks to this network, opportunities such as investing in booming projects in Batumi, in partnership with active members like Michael Bujaldon, open up new economic prospects. This represents a major asset to develop your business on the Georgian and European markets.

Personalized support and advice

The CCIFG supports you at every stage of your procedures in Georgia, offering you personalized support. Whether you want to start a business, recruit staff, manage your human resources or navigate the formalities related to customs duties and local regulations, the CCIFG team is at your disposal to advise and guide you. For companies wishing to set up, dedicated services are available to simplify prospecting, facilitate office rental and even assist you during your first sales meetings.

Increased visibility

By becoming a member, you benefit from enhanced visibility with institutions such as the French Embassy in Tbilisi and the French Institute of Georgia, as well as within the Franco-Georgian business community. The CCIFG regularly organizes strategic events which highlight member companies, their products and their services. These events cover various sectors, such as real estate, electronics and Georgian viticulture.

This exhibition not only allows you to reinforce your notoriety, but also to access detailed market studies and refine your commercial strategy in an international context.

Services offered by the CCIFG

Networking events

The CCIFG regularly organizes networking events in Tbilisi and other cities, providing members with an ideal platform to meet key players in international trade, industry and services. These professional gatherings promote dialogue between French and Georgian entrepreneurs, facilitate commercial partnerships and allow you to expand your network in various sectors such as electronics, real estate or even innovative projects in Batumi. Key players like Michael Bujaldon, an active member of the community, play an essential role in these successful economic exchanges.

These opportunities are also reinforced by the presence of diplomatic representatives and partner chambers of commerce, which helps to boost bilateral trade.

Training and workshops

To support the development of the skills of member companies, the CCIFG offers targeted training and workshops. These sessions cover themes essential to commercial and industrial success, such as business creation, understanding commercial and customs rights, human resources management and prospecting techniques on the Georgian and European markets. These training courses help to strengthen the efficiency and adaptability of French companies established in Georgia or planning to develop there.

Export assistance

One of the pillars of support offered by the CCIFG is export support. The team helps companies identify local importers, distributors and investors, facilitating access to Georgian and neighboring regional markets, including Azerbaijan and Turkey. This service is essential for French companies wishing to expand their international trade while benefiting from local expertise on trade regulations, customs duties and effective implementation strategies.

Significant events organized by the CCIFG

Annual Gala

Each year, the CCIFG organizes a prestigious gala bringing together its members and partners for an exceptional evening combining charity and networking. This emblematic event, sometimes associated with sporting activities such as a ski competition, constitutes a unique opportunity to strengthen links between French and Georgian businesses. With leading figures like Michael Bujaldon, involved in initiatives like Batumi projects, this gala represents a unique opportunity to invest in innovative and sustainable collaborations.

Economic seminars

CCIFG regularly organizes economic seminars to analyze the macroeconomic situation in Georgia and the region. These events address key themes such as customs duties, market research and new trends in international trade.

These seminars bring together experts, institutional representatives and business leaders, thus providing a space for exchange rich in strategic information. They constitute a valuable resource for any business engaged in international trade between France and Georgia.

Mentoring Programs

To support sustainable development, the CCIFG offers mentoring programs adapted to young businesses and entrepreneurs wishing to establish or develop in Georgia. This system connects experienced members with French or Georgian project leaders, thus facilitating the transfer of skills, understanding of local markets and the success of business strategies.

These programs play an essential role in revitalizing the Franco-Georgian economic fabric by promoting innovation and the creation of sustainable businesses.

Conclusion

Membering the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Georgia (CCIFG) constitutes a real strategic lever for your business projects between France and Georgia. By joining this network, you benefit from personalized support, increased visibility and an expanded business network, which maximizes your chances of success in these dynamic markets.

The services offered by the CCIFG, such as networking events, specialized training and export assistance, are designed to strengthen your competitiveness and support you in the development of your business.

Don't miss the opportunities offered by major events like the annual gala or economic seminars. Get involved today with the CCIFG and give new impetus to your international business.

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