The Beirut Traders Association, establishedin1921, is an influential economic organization which endeavorstopromote the interests of the merchant sector in the capital.Assuch, it plays a key role on the national economic scene,steeredby a 24-member Board chaired by Nicolas E. Chammas.

The association seeks to maintain an environment which is inthefavor of commercial investment and growth. Based on itsmission,the association is launching “Grow My Business Competition”toencourage SMEs to take their business to the next level.

The BTA’s objectives are:
-Short Term: to encourage traders in Beirut to improvetheirbusinesses, sharpen their skills, and increasetheirproductivity.
-Long Term: to uplift the competitiveness of the commercialsectorin Lebanon along with the creation of rewarding jobs thatstimulateeconomic growth.