Welcome to the World Chambers Network (WCN), a unique, fast-growing and vital new business tool. The WCN gateway officially links the virtual power of the Internet to the dynamic and only truly global physical business network of over 12,000 registered Chambers of Commerce and Industry & Boards of Trade (CCIs). In turn, CCIs represent many tens of millions of businesses worldwide and are present in virtually every country. The first CCI was founded in 1599. The WCN is a federative consortium which allows you to benefit of our capacity to "think global and act local". In practice, this involves services for CCIs and businesses through a variety of online applications with common global standards (where it makes sense to do so), and ease-of-use. Far from one-size-fits-all, the services can be employed to enhance the individuality of a region and access to a local market - or create unique clusters of chambers and businesses. Other tools serve as 21st century affinity programs for CCIs and their business members. The WCN also hosts the official .:: global CCI Registry. The WCN is the official CCI hub for international trade, for trust and verification services, and for other related modern business services. As such, the WCN serves both CCIs as well as their member companies, depending on the application. The WCN is your key to being a successful business in the 21st century. Our global network helps companies of all sizes expand their regional, national and worldwide markets through increased exposure, the global chamber branded and secured, electronic commerce. Through your local Chamber of Commerce and its trust mark and various other services, your business will find new trade opportunities and partners worldwide.