Assolombarda is the association of companies operating in the Metropolitan City of Milan and in the provinces of Lodi, Monza and Brianza, Pavia (approximately 6.800 firms in Northern Italy).The mission of the Association is to protect and represent the enterprises’ interests in dealing with the political world, with social and political organizations and with local authorities as well as with trade unions.Assolombarda also provides its associated firms with a great variety of services. Furthermore, assistance, advice and practical handbooks are supplied on several management and strategy aspects.