Empowering Industry Collaboration Through Purpose-Driven Leadership
Our Working Committees and Sub-Committees serve as strategic platforms that bring together entrepreneurs, founders and business leaders to support the advancement of Singapore’s enterprise and trade ecosystem. These committees are formed to drive focused initiatives, strengthen industry engagement, facilitate collaboration, and support the execution of programmes, events, and strategic priorities under the Association’s broader mission.
Individuals appointed or invited to participate in the Working Committees and Sub-Committees of the Association of Trade and Commerce are generally expected to meet the following criteria:
- Must be a business founder, entrepreneur, business owner, and the director or principal decision-maker of the registered enterprise
- Possess an active and valid ATC membership under the managing organisation or registered enterprise
- Demonstrate active involvement within their respective industry, sector or business community
- Possess the ability to contribute meaningfully towards committee discussions, initiatives, programmes or ecosystem development efforts
- Uphold the values, professional standards and objectives of the Association
Working Committees / Sub-Committees
Micro Enterprise Working Committee (MEC)
The MEC comprises of members who owns and manages the business with revenue up to SGD 3M. The MEC serves as a dedicated platform to represent, support, and advance the interests of early-stage and micro enterprises across diverse industries.
Micro enterprises and businesses play a vital role in driving entrepreneurship and innovation within Singapore’s business ecosystem; the Committee works closely to address operational challenges while identifying opportunities for international growth, capability development, and market access.
Small and Medium Enterprise Working Committee (SMEC)
The SMEC comprises of members who owns and manages the enterprise with revenue ranging from SGD 3M and up to SGD 100M. The SMEC serves as a dedicated platform to represent, support, and advance the interests of SMEs across diverse industries.
Recognising that SMEs form the backbone of Singapore’s business ecosystem, the Committee works closely with industry partners, members, and stakeholders to address key challenges faced by enterprises while identifying opportunities for growth, collaboration, and international expansion.
In collectively representation, the MEC and SMEC is classified as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Working Committee
Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC)
The WEC serves as a dedicated platform to support, connect, and advance women business leaders and entrepreneurs across diverse industries. Women-led enterprises are growing within Singapore's business ecosystem and the Committee works closely to address collectively challenges faced by women entrepreneurs while creating opportunities for business growth, leadership development, and collaboration.