Vilnius Industry and Business Association

National Network
Lituanie
Address

A.Vienuolio str. 8
Vilnius
Lituanie

Telephone
+370 5 2127553
E-Mail
vpva@vpva.lt
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1996
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
General Information
Established in 1996, the Vilnius Industry and Business Association (VPVA) comprises over 50 companies from different industries, institutions representing various business directions, service and consulting firms situated in the Vilnius region. The members of the Association produce different products, including metal and wooden ware, building materials, packages, packing and trading equipment; confectionery items, and provide maintenance, typing, insurance, financial, training and consulting services. The Association maintains close relations with different domestic and foreign organisations, Lithuanian and foreign embassies. The Association is the member of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists, and its representatives are members of different committees and work groups of the Confederation. Nonetheless,  the organisation is involved in various different networks domestically and abroad. The representative of the Association is on the Enterprise Policy Group at the Enterprise Directorate General in Brussels. The Vilnius Industry and Business Association co-operates with national government, Vilnius district and municipal structures as well as with trade unions, business, scientific and other organisations which work in the fields of culture, youth and provisional education.
Mission and Objectives

The objectives of the Association include regional sustainable development, improvement of general  conditions, representation of its members’ interest in state and municipal institutions as well as public organisations, and organisation of common participation in business missions, fairs and exhibitions.

Main Projects / Activities

On the initiative of the Vilnius employers’ organisations, the Tripartite Council of Vilnius City bringing together social partners was established in 2000, followed by the Tripartite Council of Vilnius County established in 2001. The Association has two members on each of these Councils. Discussions held in these councils are concentrated on city and region development, occupational employment, training and enhancement of professional qualifications, training courses for businesspersons, etc. In addition, meetings of the Tripartite Council of Vilnius County are held in district centres as well.
In its activities, the Association pursues the following priorities: improvement of business conditions, industry and business infrastructure development, enhancement of corporate competitiveness, improvement of professional qualifications and training, market protection against unsafe and poor-quality products, and environmental issues.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

(1) Sharing the accumulated experience via organised conferences, seminars and lectures; (2) contributing to the networks established activities and (3) spreading relative information to the members of our Association.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

A few of the main reasons would be (1) creating a targeted network of partners in order to improve multicultural communication on a municipal and business levels as well as involving the Association member employees; (2) promoting cross cultural and social projects in Vilnius County.

Contact (1) Full Name
Albertas Šimkevičius
Job Title
Executive Director
Head of the organisation
Kęstutis Dabravolskas