Welcome

Benefits of being a SPIBA member:

Why SPIBA?

Many International firms choose to establish their production plants or regional offices in north-western Russia. They value the potential of the area which is characterized by the dynamic nature of its business community. Here companies can find a rapidly expanding infrastructure with a quality workforce. SPIBA offers foreign and Russian owned companies an array of services to assist them in reaching their goals.

The majority of SPIBA members are firms which are either entirely or partially owned by non-Russian companies. Therefore, they either have substantial business interests in north-western Russia, or are Russian companies with an international business agenda who can provide references for their foreign partners or clients. Individuals who share the SPIBA philosophy, and are willing to make improvements on the investment climate in north-western Russia, are eligible for membership.

SPIBA is an independent, flexible, and member driven organization that treats all of its members equally.

Advantages of joining SPIBA:

  • SPIBA provides a reliable framework that can raise issues concerning your company to the competent authorities. Concrete results, like a more favorable legislation for business, can be achieved with the shared effort of SPIBA's committees. See SPIBA Achievements
  • By joining SPIBA, you will also be able to effectively network within the foreign and Russian business community and even get to know your competitors. SPIBA offers access to more than 100 companies, and to a wide network of peer businesses and industry associations.
  • Attending SPIBA events (seminars, briefings, round tables etc.) for free or at a discounted rate.
  • Attending high-profile events with prominent government and business leaders.
  • Participating in SPIBA Committees and contributing to the improvement of the investment climate in north-western Russia.
  • Receiving SPIBA event information, committee meeting press-releases, and supplemental materials from SPIBA events.
  • Access to SPIBA online member databases (Intra-SPIBA).
  • "Message Board" which allows you to post information, ask questions, or participate in a dialogue.
  • Publishing business news in the "SPIBA News Bulletin," in the column "SPIBA Companies News," in "The St. Petersburg Times," and on the website.
  • Being featured in the SPIBA Membership Directory.
  • Advertising your company in "SPIBA News."
  • Taking part in SPIBA surveys and receiving the results free of charge.

Perks for New SPIBA Members:

  • SPIBA welcomes all new members at its General Meetings. Representatives of companies, which have recently joined SPIBA, are offered to introduce their organizations at the next SPIBA general meeting.
  • Information about the company is placed in the SPIBA News Bulletin in the column "SPIBA Welcomes Its New Members," published in "The St. Petersburg Times", and on SPIBA web site.

How to apply for membership? - see Applying for SPIBA membership