The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is delighted to share this initiative organised by Caixa Geral de Depósitos — a long-standing member of our network — in partnership with the Portuguese bookshop and cultural centre La Petite Portugaise, in Brussels. As part of World Savings Day, and at a time when financial education is becoming increasingly important in preparing the younger generation for the challenges of adult life, this event offers young people a unique

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) warmly congratulates Ana Casaca, who took office on 1 October as President of AICEP – Portugal's Trade & Investment Agency, and wishes her every success in this important new role. With over 20 years of experience spanning innovation, business leadership, technology and internationalisation, Ana Casaca brings an impressive and diverse professional background to AICEP. A graduate in Microbiology from Universidade Católica Portu

We are thrilled to share that Sparagus, one of Brussels’ leading IT and Engineering Consulting firms, has recently joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Protector Member! 📈 Since 2017, Sparagus has been empowering organisations by providing specialised talent and strategic consulting services that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. The company's commitment to integrity and innovation drives meaningful impact for clients, fostering

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce today honours Griet Meert, a member of our community and director of the Viva-Educa association, for her recent appointment as Honorary Consul of Portugal in Ghent. Since taking up her post on 4 September – an event attended by António Costa Moura, Ambassador of Portugal to Belgium – Griet has been working to strengthen ties between Portugal and Belgium in the provinces of East Flanders and West Flanders — something she has always de

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the formation of a new strategic partnership with Partena Professional, which is joining the CCBP network as a Protector Member. This alliance marks a new step in our commitment to strengthening the services and support offered to our members, by partnering with leading players in the Belgian economy. As a major player in supporting businesses and entrepreneurs in Belgium, Partena Professional will bring its

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) warmly welcomes Nuno Miguel Alves as the new Director of Visit Portugal for the Belgian market. With over 20 years of experience within the organisation, including responsibilities in International Affairs, Investment and Competitiveness, as well as serving as Director for the US market, Nuno Miguel Alves brings valuable expertise to his new position. We also extend our sincere thanks to Susana Cardoso for her excellent collab

We are happy to share that PURO Brussels, a distinguished name in promoting Portuguese cuisine in Brussels, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) network as its newest member. 🍽️ Located in the heart of the European Quarter, PURO offers a refined gastronomic experience that combines high-quality ingredients, creativity, and exceptional service in an elegant and welcoming setting. The restaurant has become a destination for both local custome

Verleyen Law, a Belgian law firm with portuguese connections, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) network as its newest member. 👩‍⚖️ Based near Ixelles, and with more than 20 years of professional experience in advocacy, Verleyen Law provides effective support to project leaders in the development, protection and defence of their industrial property rights, with a view to maximising the value of their assets and optimising their competitiv

InTech Engineering Solutions, an innovative consulting company integrating business with technology, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) network as its newest member. 💻 Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Brussels, InTech specializes in bridging the gap between product management and engineering, helping organizations transform business requirements into high-quality technology solutions. With expertise spanning product strategy, software

We are delighted to welcome Sumol Compal, Portugal's leading non-alcoholic beverages company, as the newest Protector Member of the CCBP. 🍹 With roots dating back to 1945 and built on the successful merger of two iconic Portuguese companies — Sumol and Compal — Sumol Compal has become one of Portugal's most recognised food and beverage businesses, bringing together a unique heritage of innovation, quality and consumer trust. Today, its purpose remains clear: to create distin

CONFAGRI, a leading representative organisation of Portugal's agricultural sector, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) network as its newest Protector member. 🌱 Founded in 1985, CONFAGRI – the National Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives and Agricultural Credit of Portugal – represents one of the country's largest cooperative networks, bringing together around 400 agricultural cooperatives, federations, and associated organisations.

English with Will, a professional English language teaching service, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) as its newest member. 🎓 Founded in 2020 and operating globally from Brussels, English With Will specialises in helping professionals and adult learners to improve their fluency, pronounciation and confidence in workplace and everyday communication. The company offers personalised English coaching, tailoring its approach to each learner'

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Blue Lane Factory, a Brussels-based consultancy agency, to our growing business network. Blue Lane Factory supports organizations in accelerating performance and sustainable growth by helping leaders, teams, and professionals align around a clear and meaningful strategic direction. Operating in increasingly complex and fast-changing business environments, the company works with executives and high-potential tale

🎉 Congratulations to Caixa Geral de Depósitos on 150 years of excellence! The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest congratulations to Caixa Geral de Depósitos on the celebration of its 150th anniversary. For a century and a half, CGD has played a pivotal role in supporting Portugal’s economic development, while building lasting relationships with Portuguese communities around the world. We are proud to count CGD among the valued members of the Belgian-P

Dropsolid Digital Experience, a forward-thinking IT company, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as its latest Member. 🤖 Founded in Belgium, Dropsolid is a leading digital experience company specializing in open-source digital platforms, AI-driven customer experiences, CMS solutions, and digital sovereignty. The company supports organizations in building secure, scalable, and intelligent digital ecosystems while maintaining control over

📌 Jan Frans Vonckstraat 1, 9310 Baardegem 🕒 Saturday, 27 June, 10:00h - 17:00h Griet Meert, coordinator of the VivaCultura/Viva-Educa association, dedicated to Portuguese culture and teaching of the Portuguese language, invites all members and friends of the Chamber to visit their cultural institution on its Open Day, at the end of June. In this event, among other things, you can: Win a ticket to a fado concert. Discover Portuguese wines from the Setúbal region. Choose the

We are pleased to announce that Super Bock Group, Portugal’s largest soft drinks manufacturer and distributor, has officially joined the CCBP community as its latest Protector Member! 🍻 Originating from Porto in 1890, and fuelled by a practice that promotes passion, excellence, sustainability, and innovation, the group’s core business has centred on beer and bottled water, with an extensive portfolio of brands that includes not only the homonymous Super Bock beer, but also C

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is happy to share the latest news about one of its longtime members — AAVANZ, a company specialised in management consulting, has received an invitation to partner with Unite! (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering), the University of Lisbon, and other educational institutions across Europe, to host the "From Widening to Transformation: European Universities as Engines of Inclusion and Innovation" confe

As part of the celebrations for World Portuguese Language Day, observed on 5 May, the Coordination of Portuguese Language Teaching in Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands is launching the “Português à BeNeLux” project, an educational initiative that highlights the Portuguese language as it is experienced, used and shaped by the Portuguese-speaking communities in these three countries. The column stems from work carried out in Portuguese Language and Culture courses, involv

🧑‍⚖️ We are happy to share that Sérvulo & Associados, a full service law firm, with a presence in several latitudes, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as its latest Protector Member. 👥With a diverse team of over 150 professionals, spread throughout more than 15 practice areas, this law firm aims to transform academic research and accumulated knowledge in the design of legal solutions, always seeking to create added-value for its cli

We are pleased to announce that CORREIA - TINTINGER, a Belgian-Portuguese team of landscape architects, has officially joined the CCBP community as its latest Member! 🌳 Based in both Belgium and Portugal, its primary objective is to conceive landscapes that exceed customer expectations in terms of comfort and satisfaction. With a constant commitment towards sustainability, heritage, and nature, each project is designed to enhance the living environment without harming the su

🕘 Monday, 20 April 2025 , 12:30H - 14:00H (Brussels time) 📍 My Portuguese Friends store (Pl. Cardinal Mercier 6, 1420 Braine-l’Alleud) + Online (hybrid event) For the April editionof our Meet the Members initiative , the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) would like to invite you to visit My Portuguese Friends , a business specialised in Portuguese foods and products. Based in Braine-l’Alleud, the store sells a wide range of Portuguese food and products, inc

Abymys , a knowledgeable company in the IT sector, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Company <10 Member! 💻 Since 2013, and built on more than 30 years of experience with digital systems, collaborative platforms, and knowledge environments , this firm aims to help businesses to digitalise and streamline their processes , improving the way they work through the adoption of workflows and conventions that become part of their everyd

📱We are delighted to announce that iServices — a valued member of the CCBP Members’ Directory — recorded a reduction of 72 tonnes of electronic waste in 2025 , according to last year’s statistics, successfully underlining its ongoing commitment to technological circularity. Over 1 million customers turned to iServices in 2025, seeking solutions for the repair of electronic equipment, refurbishment and specialist technical support. During the same period, the brand service

Cuatrecasas, a renowned law firm with global presence , has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Protector Member! 🧑‍⚖️ With a strong team of over 2000 professionals, including lawyers, academics, and technical experts, and a notable presence across 11 countries (with a particular strength in Portugal, Spain and Latin America), this law firm is fully dedicated to research, development and innovation, ensuring excellent legal advice t

📍 Brussels | Eupportunity – Rue Wiertz 25 📅 17 March | 6.30pm – 8pm 📝 Registration : https://lnkd.in/ehjyDZPa The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) is pleased to share this initiative organised by Eupportunity, which will host the presentation of Miguel Monjardino's book “A Grande Ruptura” (The Great Break) at its offices in Brussels (Rue Wiertz 25) on 17 March, with the presence of the author. The session will also feature the participation of MEP Ana Vasco

📌 Avenida da Liberdade, 270, Lisbon 🕒 April 10-29 , on weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Griet Meert , coordinator of the VivaCultura/Viva-Educa association , dedicated to Portuguese culture, invites all members and friends of the Chamber to visit the exclusive exhibition “Fragiel & Sólido.” With VivaCultura as its curator, the exhibition will feature works by Portuguese sculptor Jorge Pé-Curto and Belgian ceramist Mieke Everaet . With the support

#CCBPNewMember - MG Advogados MG Advogados , a veteran Portuguese law firm , has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Company <10 Member! ⚖️ With around 70 years of experience and a practice covering areas such as litigation, employment law and banking , this Lisbon-based firm has a proven track record of advising credit institutions, financial companies and collective investment undertakings, always seeking to create added value fo

📱We are thrilled to share that iServices — a valued member of the CCBP's Members Directory — has successfully outlined and maintained its constant commitment towards technological circularity , in a European context of simplified sustainability reporting, through repair and reconditioning throughout 2025. Based on its yearly operational metrics in the past year, the company recorded more than 215,000 technical services , a growth of 36% compared to 2024. In the same period

#CCBPNewMember - Saint Brand Saint Brand , a corporate innovation consultancy and venture building practice in Belgium, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Company <10 Member! 📈 Founded in 2018 in Brussels, Saint Brand brings deep expertise in innovation and start up building . The company specialises in: growth via product and service diversification, marketing validation and strategy, brand development and business modeling, a

The Aquabath Group has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Company >10 Member! ⚒️ The group unites decades of technical expertise through its prestigious brands: Torneiras Roriz (manufacturing taps since 1977), Banhoazis (producing bathroom furniture since 1996), and W7 . They maintain a rigorous commitment to innovation and meticulous control of their production processes. 🚿 By combining these forces, the Aquabath Group is able t

The Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share an inspiring initiative by pIEt Haerens , member of the Chamber and co-founder of HAEDES , whose long-standing connection with Portugal dates back to 1987. With The Maverick — Think, Act and Sound Differently , pIEt embarks on a four-week walking journey along the River Zêzere . He will create an independent audio documentary . A creative exploration through sound, silence and the essential questions leaders and

We are delighted to welcome Crispim Abreu & Co. to the CCBP community, as its most recent Company >10 member ! 👕 Based in Portugal, and with a history of 45 years working with some of the world's biggest brands , Crispim Abreu aims to produce and sell high-quality circular knits and fabrics , obtained through innovative processing techniques. Its distribution mainly focuses towards the knitwear and home textile markets. ▪️ In clothing, there is a great diversity of item

Congratulations to Henrique Burnay and the entire EUpportunity team! Once again, EUpportunity delivered one of the most insightful and engaging evenings under the PortugalNetwork initiative. On 3 February , CCBP members had the pleasure of participating in a high-level dinner featuring insightful interventions by Council President António Costa and EU Ambassador João Vale de Almeida . Their messages were thought-provoking, forward-looking, and sparked excellent discussio

Last Sunday, Portuguese literature and culture took centre stage at the Portugal Book Day event, organised by VivaCultura/Viva-Educa (Griet Meert) in collaboration with the Brussels-based bookstore, La Petite Portugaise. This moment revealed itself as a success, having welcomed a handful of guests and fostered an environment for the exploration of new narratives and the exchange of ideas among participants. Within the visitors, we highlight the presence of Leonor Moura,

Cátia Verpoucke , founder of Biodatapharma , invites all members and friends of the CCBP to discover their newest initiative in the branch of education, Hionskool . Hionskool presents itself as a complementary moment with school , featuring high quality, safe, and controlled learning and content . Both qualified and non-qualified teachers are able to tutor children and teenagers aged 3 to 17, welcoming experts, creatives, professionals, parents, and curious minds . The creat

📌Jan Frans Vonckstraat 1, Baardegem 🕒 Sunday, 01/02/2026, 11:30h-18:00h Griet Meert , coordinator of the Portuguese culture-centered association VivaCultura/Viva-Educa , invites all members and friends of the Chamber to an event dedicated to Portuguese and Flemish books and literature . With this Flemish event , VivaCutura aims to highlight a wide selection of books that have a connection with the Portuguese language or Portugal . Here, you will find the Brussels-based book

We are delighted to welcome iServices to the CCBP community, as its most recent Company >10 member! 📱 Headquartered in Portugal, iServices operates an international network with a growing presence in Belgium, Spain, France and the Netherlands , providing specialised repair, refurbishment and lifecycle services for everyday technology devices . You can check their website here! 🌍 Since entering the Belgian market in late 2023, iServices has expanded to a network of 27 store

We are thrilled to share that STEELGALVA — a valued member of the Belgian‑Portuguese Chamber of Commerce — has been awarded the Exports Trophy at the 2025 Lusophone-French Awards from the Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Francesa | Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Luso-Française (Portuguese-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), recognising its excellent performance in exports between Portugal and France. This mark of acknowledgement highlights Steelgalva’s c

✨ New Member Spotlight! It is with great pleasure that the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce (CCBP) extends a warm welcome to Viva Cultura/Viva-Educa , represented by its Director Griet Meert , as its newest Company <10 Member! Based in Baardegem, Belgium, and with a passion for Portugal, the focus on sharing Portuguese language and culture within Belgian territory is inspiring. Part of their usual plan of activities include the organisation of Portuguese language clas

✨ New Member Spotlight! 💪 Welcome to the Chamber, Steelgalva! STEELGALVA , a leading provider of industrial and steel solutions in Portugal, has officially joined the Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce community as a Company <10 Member ! Represented by their Business Development Manager André Vieira within the CCBP, this metalworking company manufactures all types of metal structures with the aim of offering complete solutions tailored to customer needs . Part of th

✨ New Member Spotlight! We are thrilled to introduce Perspicere as a Protector Member of our Chamber. Represented by their Associate Founder, Stanislas Eskénazi , this Brussels-based law firm is renowned for its expertise in navigate complex legal landscapes . With a diverse team fluent in nine languages, Perspicere offers tailored legal solutions to clients across Europe and beyond. 🔍 What sets Perspicere apart? 𝟭. Comprehensive and Strategic Legal Expertise: Perspi

✨ New Member Spotlight! We are delighted to welcome Mercadona to the CCBP community, as one of the most recent Protector Members ! With over 1600 supermarkets and a strong presence across Spain and Portugal, Mercadona has become one of Europe's leading retail companies — known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability . 🌍 Since entering the Portuguese market in 2019 , Mercadona has rapidly expanded its footprint, employing thousands of people and inv