Osterreichischer Gewerbeverein Ogv Austrian Trade Association

We connect businesses across industry, trade, commerce, and liberal professions, representing their interests since 1839.

The ÖGV (Österreichischer Gewerbeverein, an Austrian Trade Association) is a safe spacefor value-driven and sustainable businesses in Austria. It is a place where entrepreneurs —regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, political affiliation, or industry—can come together in a supportive and trusted environment. Here, they can share knowledge, help one another, and advocate for better and more responsible business practices. The ÖGV community is built on shared values, grounded in the principles of the social market economy and business ethics.

MISSION:

We are business owners and managers, primarily from private and family-owned companies. We are committed to acting responsibly, fairly, reliably, humanely, and sustainably. We actively contribute and shape Austria’s economic and social policies. We stand for a business-friendly Austria in a united Europethat offerseconomically supportive and ethically based framework conditions and thus enables free entrepreneurship ina social market economy. We are well-known for hosting a variety of events at our headquarters, Palais Eschenbach, many of which are focused on the concept of “Entrepreneurs Speaking for Entrepreneurs.” We also offer co-working spaces, which are popular for providing awelcoming atmosphere, asecure environment, and a home for diverse mix of industries.