Handwerkskammer Flensburg

The Handwerkskammern in Germany are public law corporations that support and promote the craft industry in many ways. With a total of 53 chambers, they cover the entire federal territory and play a significant role in the German economy.

• Representation of Interests: The Handwerkskammern represent the interests of craft businesses to politics, administration, and other relevant actors.
• Consultation and Support: They offer advice in areas such as business management, financing, innovation, and technology.
• Training and Examinations: The chambers organize and oversee vocational training and conduct journeyman and master examinations.
• Economic Promotion: They support start-ups and offer funding programs for craft businesses.
• Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Handwerkskammern provide mediation services to resolve conflicts fairly.

The Handwerkskammern strive to be modern, efficient, member- and customer-friendly, as well as service-oriented. They pool their resources to work more efficiently and effectively.

Although specific sustainability goals are not explicitly mentioned, the Handwerkskammern are working on the digitization and optimization of their business processes. They also promote regional economic development and support innovative approaches that can indirectly contribute to more sustainable practices.

The Handwerkskammern advocate for a modern e-government infrastructure to automate business processes and support electronic communication channels. They also develop apps and digital services to improve interaction with members and customers.