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chamber of commerce
An organization that represents the interests of businesses in a particular region, often also referred to as an Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK), or Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Um ein Gewerbe anzumelden, muss man sich bei der örtlichen Handelskammer registrieren lassen.
To register a business, you have to register with the local chamber of commerce.
'Handelskammer' (chamber of commerce) is a compound noun made up of 'der Handel' (commerce), the linking -s, and 'die Kammer' (chamber). So it is literally a 'chamber of commerce'.
Die Handelskammer vertritt die Interessen der lokalen Wirtschaft.
The chamber of commerce represents the interests of the local economy.
In everyday life and in official documents, the abbreviation 'IHK' is often used. It stands for 'Industrie- und Handelskammer' (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) and is the most common form of this organization in Germany.
Für die Ausbildung brauchst du einen Vertrag, der von der IHK genehmigt ist.
For the apprenticeship, you need a contract that is approved by the IHK.
To express contact or a location, you use 'bei der Handelskammer' (at/with the chamber of commerce), e.g., 'sich informieren' (to get information). To express membership, you say 'in der Handelskammer' (in the chamber of commerce).
Man muss sein Gewerbe bei der Handelskammer anmelden.
You have to register your business with the chamber of commerce.
In Germany, the chambers of commerce (IHKs) play a central role in organizing the dual vocational training system. They conduct exams and oversee apprenticeship contracts.
Die Abschlussprüfung für meine Ausbildung findet bei der Handelskammer statt.
The final exam for my apprenticeship takes place at the chamber of commerce.
chamber of crafts
'die Handelskammer' and 'die Handwerkskammer' are both organizations that represent professional and economic interests. They sound very similar and can therefore easily be confused. The 'Handelskammer' is mainly responsible for businesses in commerce, industry, and services, often as an 'Industrie- und Handelskammer' (Chamber of Industry and Commerce). The 'Handwerkskammer' is specifically responsible for skilled-trade businesses, for example bakeries, hair salons, or carpentry workshops. When you are talking about businesses in general, 'Handelskammer' usually fits. When you are talking about skilled trades and vocational training in the trades, 'Handwerkskammer' fits.
Bei der Handelskammer bekommt die Gründerin Informationen zur Anmeldung ihrer Firma.
At the chamber of commerce, the founder gets information about registering her company.
Der junge Tischler meldet seine Ausbildung bei der Handwerkskammer an.
The young carpenter registers his training with the chamber of crafts.