The Câmara do Comércio e Indústria de Ponta Delgada (CCIPD ) is a private non-profit business association representing companies from the trade, industry and services sectors on the islands of São Miguel and Santa Maria (Azores). Its main mission is to defend and promote the interests of the business fabric, promoting regional economic development. It offers services such as training, advice, support for internationalisation and participation in European projects, as well as fostering innovation, digitalisation and business cooperation. Together, it acts as a key player in improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the regional economy.