Gozo Business Chamber
Gozo Business Chamber | Malta
Institution Bio
The Gozo Business Chamber (GBC) is a business representative organisation dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the interests of the business community in Gozo, Malta. Established in 1999, the Chamber works to strengthen the island’s economic development, enhance business competitiveness and encourage sustainable growth across various sectors, including tourism, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, professional services and emerging industries.
The Chamber serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation between businesses, public authorities, educational institutions and other stakeholders. Through its advocacy, networking initiatives and participation in national and European projects, GBC supports entrepreneurship, innovation, skills development and the adoption of sustainable business practices. Particular attention is given to addressing the challenges and opportunities arising from Gozo’s island characteristics, including connectivity, workforce development, digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
The Chamber also contributes to international cooperation through its involvement in European networks, including the Network of Insular Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the European Union (INSULEUR) and the Observatory on Tourism in the European Islands (OTIE). These partnerships strengthen its capacity to exchange knowledge, promote regional interests and support innovation and economic development. The Chamber represents businesses across ten designated sectors and provides opportunities for professional development through seminars, training and collaborative initiatives.
Within RestaCOVE, the Gozo Business Chamber contributes its business-sector expertise and stakeholder network to strengthening cooperation between vocational education and training providers and the hospitality and collective catering industries. Its involvement supports engagement with employers and SMEs, the identification of emerging skills needs, and the promotion of sustainable catering practices, green skills and digital transformation. Through its links with the local business community, GBC helps connect project activities and results with practical industry needs, supporting their relevance, dissemination and long-term transferability.
Key Facts
Type: Non-profit Business Representative Organisation | Established: 1999 | Business Sectors: 10 | Location: Victoria, Gozo, Malta | European Networks: INSULEUR and OTIE