Vlaams Economisch Verbond

Vlaams Economisch Verbond
AbbreviationVEV
Formation1908 (as Vlaamsch Handelsverbond)
TypeLobbying group
HeadquartersFlanders, Belgium
MembershipOver 17,000 businesses (as Voka-Alliance)
Key people
René De Feyter (managing director 1971-1993)
AffiliationsVoka-Alliance (since 2004)
Formerly called
Vlaamsch Handelsverbond

The Vlaams Economisch Verbond (VEV) is a Flemish employers' organization and lobbying group.

The main objectives of the organization were the development of the Flemish economy and to improve the status of Flemish as a business language in Flanders. It is an important partner of the Flemish government on business in Flanders, and also participates in the Socio-economic Council of Flanders.