Jihoceska Hospodarska Komora

Name

Jihoceska Hospodarska Komora

Legal name

Jihočeská hospodářská komora

Website

https://jhk.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce services
• Business consulting services
• Professional training programs
• Export advisory services
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Ceske Budejovice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from 1,500 to 60,000 CZK depending on company size and revenue. Membership provides access to networking events, consulting services, training programs, marketing support, and member-to-member discount catalog.
2. Training and Education Services: JHK Academy provides nearly free training for members with only 5% co-payment. Non-members and specialized programs generate service fees. Programs include professional development courses, language training, and customized corporate training.
3. Government Administrative Services: Fees for certificate issuance, ATA carnets, and document certification services through Czech POINT. Pricing follows national fee schedules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jihoceska Hospodarska Komora (JHK) is the regional chamber of commerce for South Bohemia, providing member businesses with free consulting, a 300+ course training academy (JHK Akademie), 100+ annual networking events, export and international trade support, government-authorized services including Czech POINT registry access and electronic toll system interface, certificates of origin and ATA carnets, a qualified employee recruitment program, and a member-to-member discount platform (Členi členům). The organization operates 7 regional offices across South Bohemia and 8 industry associations and clubs serving over 1,115 member companies.

Product overview

Jihoceska Hospodarska Komora operates as a regional Chamber of Commerce providing a broad portfolio of services to member businesses across South Bohemia. Rather than a unified software product, its offering consists of multiple service lines: (1) Jhk Akademie, a structured training program offering 300+ courses with member pricing; (2) Komorové poradny, free advisory clinics across 10 specialties; (3) Networking and Events, including 100+ annual networking and educational events; (4) Marketing and Promotion services including print, digital, and venue-based advertising; (5) Export and Foreign Affairs support with a dedicated specialist and international contacts; (6) CzechPoint and Electronic Toll system as official government service contact points; (7) Členi Členům, a member-to-member discount and benefits platform; (8) the Qualified Employee Program for foreign labor recruitment; and (9) specialized initiatives and projects such as STEAM-UP, IT Akademie, and Cross Border Award. The organization maintains 7 regional offices and 8 industry associations and clubs, serving 1,115 member companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jhk Akademie Exclusive educational program for member firms offering over 300 courses across soft skills, management, languages, accounting, and specialized topics, with minimal co-payment for members.
• Komorové poradny (Chamber Consulting Clinics) Free advisory clinics for members covering strategy and succession, legal, accounting, insurance, business, marketing, real estate, construction, financial, and tax matters, including a tax advisory focused on Austria.
• Networking a akce (Networking and Events) Annual organization of over 100 networking events, HR breakfasts, B2B meetings, trade fairs, seminars, and webinars across the South Bohemian region.
• Marketing a propagace (Marketing and Promotion) Marketing services including print advertising in Jihočeský podnikatel magazine, electronic newsletters to 2,300+ subscribers, roll-up displays, and TV screen advertising at JHK premises.
• Export a zahraničí (Export and Foreign Affairs) Comprehensive export support including a regional export specialist, consultative and information services, business missions, certificates of origin, and ATA carnets, with contacts in over 30 countries.
• CzechPoint CzechPoint service providing access to public registry extracts, certified copies, signature verification, data box establishment, and document conversion across JHK's 7 branch offices.
• Elektronické mýto (Electronic Toll System) Contact point for the electronic toll system in the Czech Republic, facilitated through JHK's České Budějovice office.
• Členi členům (Members to Members) Platform where JHK members offer exclusive discounts and preferential terms to other member companies, accessible to over 1,000 South Bohemian businesses.
• Kvalifikovaný zaměstnanec (Qualified Employee Program) Program facilitating the employment of foreign workers, particularly from Ukraine, helping member companies navigate hiring processes and regulatory requirements.
• Certifikáty o původu zboží a ATA Karnety (Certificates of Origin and ATA Carnets) Verification and issuance of certificates of origin for customs preferences and ATA carnets for temporary export of goods for exhibitions, trade samples, and professional equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of training costs covered for members through JHK Academy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Business Upper Austria (OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Long-standing cross-border cooperation partnership supporting business development between South Bohemia and Upper Austria. Includes joint events, business missions, and the Cross Border Award program recognizing exemplary cross-border cooperation.
• Lower Bavaria Regional Office (Grenzüberschreitender Beziehungen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Cross-border partnership for the tri-border region of South Bohemia, Lower Bavaria, and Upper Austria. Jointly organizes the Cross Border Award and facilitates business connections across borders.
• CzechTradestrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with national export promotion agency for international market intelligence, trade missions, and contact facilitation. JHK serves as regional contact point.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MZV)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with economic diplomats and foreign ministry networks for export support and international business development services.
• Jihočeský kraj (South Bohemian Region)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain financial supporter of JHK activities, providing funding that enables projects contributing to regional economic development and business environment improvement.
• EGAP (Export Guarantee and Insurance Corporation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for export support services, providing insurance and guarantee products for exporters supported through JHK export consulting.
• Česká exportní banka (Czech Export Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for export financing services, offering favorable financing conditions for exporters utilizing JHK export assistance programs.
• Vienna Business AgencystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly export consulting sessions (Tuesday 13:00-15:00) providing free advisory services for companies considering expansion to the Vienna market, including information on grants, business programs, and networking opportunities.
• Banes Motor České BudějoviceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey club partnership for charitable golf tournament supporting Charity České Budějovice, demonstrating community engagement and local business networking.
• Charita České BudějoviceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable beneficiary of annual golf tournament organized by JHK regional office, representing community social responsibility initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CzechTrade: Czech national export promotion agency that partners with JHK for international market intelligence and trade missions. Provides overlapping export-support services but as a national agency rather than regional chamber.
• Svaz průmyslu a dopravy ČR (Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic): Czech employer and industry association representing larger industrial employers. Overlaps with JHK in policy advocacy and member services for larger enterprises, but its focus is broader national representation rather than regional SME services.

Regional players

• Wirtschaftskammer Oberösterreich (WKOÖ): The Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce — JHK's formal cross-border partner since 2006. Provides equivalent business association services (consulting, training, trade certification) for Upper Austria and serves as gateway for JHK members into the Austrian market.
• IHK Niederbayern: The Lower Bavarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce — JHK's other formal cross-border cooperation partner since 2006. Offers the same chamber-of-commerce service portfolio (training, trade documentation, consulting) for the Lower Bavaria region.

Broad incumbents

• Hospodářská komora České republiky (HK ČR): The national Czech Chamber of Commerce — the umbrella body of which JHK is a regional member. Same core mission of supporting entrepreneurs through networking, training, and trade certification, but operating at the national level with broader scope and resources.

Direct peers

• Brno Chamber of Commerce (HK Brno): A regional Czech chamber of commerce serving Moravia with comparable services including trade certification, networking events, training programs, and export support — operates under the same Czech chamber of commerce law as JHK.
• Prague Chamber of Commerce (HK Praha): A regional Czech chamber of commerce offering nearly identical services (consulting, training, certification, networking) to businesses in the Prague region. Directly comparable business model, governance structure, and service mix to JHK.
• Plzeň Chamber of Commerce (OK Plzeň): Regional chamber serving the Plzeň (Pilsen) region of West Bohemia. Provides analogous membership, consulting, training, certification, and export support services to local businesses under the same Czech legal framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jihoceskepodnikani

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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