The Klaipėda Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts (KCCIC) consolidates more than 300 members, including the biggest companies in the region and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. The Chamber also represents the interests of entrepreneurs and business development objectives in the Klaipėda and Tauragė counties. Promoting the export and development of small and medium-sized businesses, the Chamber participates in various international projects and programs. KCCIC has considerable experience working with regional and national organizations, public authorities, and other national and regional business service providers. It is actively embedded in the regional SME/innovation support environment, providing services such as: - Information and practical advice on market opportunities, European legislation, and policies relevant to a company or sector; - Helping SMEs find suitable business partners using its business and technology cooperation database; - Providing information on tender opportunities and international networking; - Developing the research and innovation capacities of SMEs by helping create synergies with other research actors, fostering technological cooperation, and holding brokerage events; - Involving SMEs and business actors in the policy-making process by transmitting feedback to the Commission and monitoring the implementation of EU policies in the field of competitiveness and innovation.