The Leningrad Region Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs is an independent non-governmental organization, one of the 120 regional alliances of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). Our membership consists of companies, ranging from some of the largest and best-recognized corporations to medium and small-sized enterprises, representing a rich variety of industries, including fuel and energy industry, machine-building industry, investment-banking sector as well as building industry, chemical industry, light and food industries and etc. The Union has concluded agreements on cooperation with over 70 similar foreign business organizations.Our goals:- Initiate new bill drafts and make continuous efforts to improve the existing legislation;- Maintain regular contacts with authorities at the federal and regional level to keep them informed about the efficiency of applicable laws and to protect the interests of industrialists and entrepreneurs.- Hold round tables, forums, conferences and public discussions on key issues of business development in Russia; - Develop regular bilateral and multilateral relations with business community organizations and companies in other countries; - Provide assistance to Russian businessmen in developing their export capabilities and attract foreign investments for domestic production development.- Keep informed about doing business in Russia.