The Brussels Horeca Federation is an independent professional organization whose statutory purpose is to defend and promote the interests of Brussels SMEs and independent professionals in the Horeca sector in the exercise of their professional activities. It brings together, defends, and represents its members before public authorities, professional bodies, and social partners at the level of its branch of activity (CP302). It also intends to enhance the image of the Horeca professions in the eyes of the media and the general public. The Brussels Horeca Federation is the official representative of Hotels and tourist accommodation, Restaurants, Caterers, Chip shops and other food trucks, Cafés, bars, shisha bars, night bars and discos located in the Brussels-Capital region and members of Joint Committee 302. Since 1939, it has been constituted in the form of a non-profit association whose statutes confirm its mission. The Brussels Horeca Federation has submitted an application for recognition as a qualified SME entity on the basis of Article XVII.1, § 4, of the Code of Economic Law, with a view to being able to bring actions in defense of the collective interests of its members. The Horeca Federation is funded by the Horeca Social Guarantee Fund, member contributions, government subsidies, and sponsorships from private partners for event organization. The Horeca Federation will not seek third-party funding in the event of a class action. The Horeca Federation is not involved in insolvency proceedings and has not been declared insolvent. By virtue of its status, the Federation regularly communicates accurate and relevant information to professionals in the sector. It also advises its members on legal, tax, and social matters, as well as on employment issues. The federation participates in the development of training for members of the sector and job seekers. It supports entrepreneurs in the sector to modernize, professionalize, and guarantee the quality of the professions. It fights daily to ensure the viability, profitability, and prosperity of its members. Transparency in its sector and its activities (administrators, elections, budget, etc.). The activities of our non-profit association are thus public and disseminated via the Belgian Official Gazette, the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, the Annual General Meetings, but also via the member section of our website. Commitment and combativeness of men and women from each sub-sector and committed. Our Federation is the legitimate and recognized voice of Horeca professionals with public authorities and various organizations. The Federation surrounds itself with specialized people and partners who allow it to defend the needs and demands of the sector with professionalism, but also firmness when necessary. Ethics and respect for the law are at the heart of the actions undertaken. The Brussels Horeca Federation also intends to be constructive in its vision and in its actions in order to find the solution best suited to the Horeca sector according to the current context, while respecting others and the laws. As a Federation, it must set an example. Openness and empathy in a diverse and varied sector. The complexity of the hospitality industry lies in its diversity. The Federation constantly defends establishments with a wide variety of interests, issues, and demands. It must defend the entire sector, without leaving anyone behind. Furthermore, it remains open to all comments, ideas, and developments. * Federal: with our colleagues in Flanders and Wallonia * Regional: our main focus. With the government, various bodies, etc. * Municipal: with mayors and other municipal councilors. Our interventions are based on the feedback we receive from the field, from you. They are guided by respect for the values that accompany us at all times. The Federation acts for the entire sector but also works on a case-by-case basis to address the specific issues of each of its members through, for example, the establishment of a telephone hotline for all legal and social issues.
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