Technical Institute of Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and Industry Technical Institute of Heraklion Chamber (TIHC) was established with a decision of the Ministry of National Economy in 1950. This decision concerns the operation of a professional training centre with a regional dimension. In 2001 TIHC was certified as a peripheral Vocational Training Centre for the Region of Crete in the following sectors: Informatics, Tourism & Services sector, Economy & Business Administration and Transportation & Technical Professions. Since 2000 the Technical Institute of Chamber of Commerce has implemented many professional training programs for unemployed, employers, employees and entrepreneurs. The close cooperation between the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Technical Institute has guided to a dynamic and long run involvement of both organizations in a series of European Networks that support SMEs.