Public Affairs
VOICE
BECI is a neutral and inter-sectorial organisation, committed to serving its members and enhancing the economic attractiveness of the Brussels Region.
Formally recognised for its missions by the public authorities, BECI participates in 95+ entities that play a significant role in the governance of the Brusselsegion, including Brupartners, Actiris, Hub Brussels, Bruxelles Formations, Citydev and Brustart.
We are the voice of 35.000 companies and 100.000 entrepreneurs active in Brussels, representing 2/3 of jobs and 80% of value creation within the European and Belgian capital.
Defence
BECI defends Brussels companies and manages assets in excess of €2 billion through its various mandates within public and private institutions and organisations.
Representation
1,000+ meetings/year with
ministers and public officials at
all levels of power (federal,
regional, municipal), as well as
with all sectoral federations and
trade unions operating in
Brussels. Beci is also at the
initiative of two professional
high schools: EPFC and CVO
Semper. Nearly 1,000 people,
and 32,000 students.
Advocacy
We communicate massively via
our channels (beci.be,
magazine, social networks,
radio, etc.), regular interviews in
the media, position papers and
memorandums. Our positioning
is clear and constant in favor of
Brussels and business.
BECI's priority for the Brussels-Capital Region is, first and foremost, to solve the problems of cleanliness and safety and to improve the image of Brussels, both from the point of view of the people of Brussels and from that of the rest of the country and beyond our borders.
Here are the key points we are putting on the negotiating table with the various governments:
Three fundamental priorities must be strengthened for the Brussels-Capital Region
1. Employment rate
Against a backdrop of shortages (26,000 vacancies for 108 professions), BECI recommends strengthening the paths that lead to employment. The Brussels Region should aim for an employment rate of 80% by 2030.
2. Smooth, multimodal mobility
To reduce traffic jams in this dynamic region, it is crucial to restructure the ring road, renovate the tunnels and guarantee multimodality. It is also vital to rethink accessibility via the stations and Brussels International Airport.
3. A favourable economic climate
To make Brussels more attractive, it needs exemplary governance, simplified administration and a controlled tax system. BECI also calls for permits to be issued more quickly and for assistance with energy transformation.
Finally, BECI highlights the importance of developing Artificial Intelligence, which contributes to the Region's economy.
CONNECT
Positioned at the intersection of diverse business sectors and communities, BECI plays a pivotal role in facilitating exchanges between companies of all sizes across various industries, as well as between the private and public sectors..
Guided by a member-centric approach, BECI aspires to mobilise vibrant communities and inspiring leaders.
The conferences, workshops, roundtables and other 50+ activities organised by BECI every month are conducive to contacts and personal relations that, in turn, generate mutually beneficial business.
M2M Business
At the heart of the 3.0
approach, we facilitate all
forms of collaboration between
our members: co-creation of
events, matchmaking formats,
free networking breakfasts, etc.
Leader Circle
Representing all companies
and sectors in Brussels, we
develop special opportunities
for leaders of all horizons
(CEOs, policy-makers,
entrepreneurs, etc.) to meet
and match around specific
fomats such as roundtables,
one-to-one gatherings and
dedicated events.
Communities
BECI has built an innovative
business ecosystem around
thematic communities and
programs in fields such as
‘Digital/AI’, ‘Starters’, ‘Scale
up’ ‘International’, ‘ESG’,
‘‘Women entrepreneurs’ , ’Social
Law’, and ‘City marketing’.
SERVE
Through its activities and the basecamp made available to members at 500 Avenue Louise, BECI aims at being a meeting point and a platform of services for the business world and for its members in particular.
We call it ‘Brussels as a Service’.
BECI is a key destination to access
physical and online business support
for administrative services (ATA
carnets, certificates, etc.), training
programs in all fields, and business
solutions such as domiciliation, space
rental or legal advisory.
Basecamp 500
Fully equipped with a member
area, event venues for up to
130 people, a radio studio,
meeting rooms, rooftop,
creative room and business
suites, our shared offices at
Louise 500 is the ‘community
house’ where our members
connect and co-create.
Education
BECI offers a wide range of workshops and training in areas such as accounting, artificial intelligence, marketing, human resources and digital. We work with experts from our network of members and leading educational players such as ULB, VUB, BMI and EPFC, for example.
Business Services
BECI continuously develops a
hybrid range of business solutions
together with its networks of
partners and members. We deliver
full administrative support for
exports and all social formalities via
the Partena Professional office located at Louise 500.
We saw Beci as a strategic ally in achieving our sustainable development and innovation objectives.
Our adventure with Beci has been marked by a successful and rewarding collaboration. Thanks to Beci, we have been able to expand our professional network, gain access to essential resources and benefit from strategic support that has facilitated our growth and sustainable development.
‘The training opportunities, expert advice and networking events have all helped to strengthen our position as Brussels' leading healthy fast food restaurant.’
Delhaize is convinced of the importance of its involvement in Beci. In addition to its strong brand, Delhaize also represents a network of more than 90 shops in Brussels managed by Brussels entrepreneurs who are integrated into the local communities and who contribute to the life and development of our Region.