We represent and champion for the interest of Singapore's enterprises through collective feedback from members, business community and stakeholders.
We act as a bridge for private and public organisations to connect, understand and engage to elevate Singapore's business environment.
We assist businesses in development and building capabilities, extending support to seize local and gobal opportunities to progress and internationalise.
The Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC) is a business association dedicated to advocating and representing the interests of Singapore’s enterprises across diverse industries and trade sectors.
As an enterprise-centric and community-based organisation, ATC actively advocates for the growth and development of businesses, focusing on key pillars such as capability building, transformation, globalisation, and community engagement. ATC is committed to fostering a pro-enterprise trade environment in Singapore. We engage closely with the business community, as well as private and public sector partners, to design and implement relevant programmes that supports enterprises to innovate, transform, and expand internationally.
As a trusted advocate, strategic partner, and dynamic network, ATC plays a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to thrive in an evolving economic landscape. We are dedicated to advancing business success, contributing to societal progress, and enhancing the overall quality of life in Singapore.
Vision:
Enabling Singapore enterprises for recognition, growth and development on a global scale.
Mission:
Enabling enterprises to benefit from our extensive network by recognising sustainable enterprises, building capability and creating global opportunities while championing the interests of Singapore enterprises.
The Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC) Logo comprises of 3 components - namely:
1. ATC Text
Significance: Acronym of Association of Trade and Commerce
2. Red Triangle with pointed arrow facing 45 degree to the right
Significance: Identifying Association of Trade & Commerce (Singapore) with its representation of enterprises as a whole, moving towards internationalisation.
3. 3 Red Bars Below ATC
Significance: Indicates different enterprises level; namely - Start-ups, Micro, Small-Medium Enterprises & Enterprises.
Our logo comprises of 2 colours. Mainly black and red. Black indicates the strength and confidence that we provide to enterprises while Red signifies ATC's passion in building entrepreneurship, business development and sustainability.
The Executive Council (Exco) comprises of the President and key office bearers and a number of members who are elected and/or appointed by the Exco.
The MSME Working Committee serves Singapore's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and enterprises across all industries and trade sectors and is focused in promoting the interests and growth of Singapore's enterprises. The primary mission is to address unique challenges and opportunities faced by local businesses and to create an environment conducive for Singapore's enterprises growth and sustainability.
Comprising experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders and C-level professionals, the Enterprise Committee engages in a range of functions that includes formulating programmes and initiatives tailored to meet the needs of enterprises across all sizes, including SMEs and to foster a dynamic business environment through advocacy, knowledge and resource sharing and strategic initiatives.
The Secretariat carries out the substantive and administrative work of ATC's day-to-day operations and is led by the Executive Director(s) and Division Head(s). The Secretariat also provides management support to the Management Committee and ATC's subsidiaries.