Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism
The Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism is the public body in charge of the internationalization of the Italian region of Piedmont. Its main activities and institutional goals are: Piemonte Agency Foundation. The Piemonte Agency was founded in 2006 by the Union of Chambers of Commerce of Piedmont, in conjunction with business associations and the academic world, to strengthen the international role of the area and its potential. It is the first Italian institution bringing together all activities carried out by pre-existing local organizations operating for the internationalization of the territory . These activities and groups include: Members. Promoting members are Piedmont Regional Government and Unioncamere Piemonte (Union of Piedmont Chambers of Commerce). Other members are: all the Chambers of Commerce of Piedmont, the Chamber of Commerce of Aosta, Piedmont Universities (Polytechnic University of Turin, University of Eastern Piedmont). International Network. The Piemonte Agency International Network is aimed at promoting the development of business between Piedmont and other nations. The network guarantees interlocutors information on the region and the opportunities it offers and encourages industrial, commercial, and technological cooperation.