Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC)

[🌟 ATC 2024 Recap 🎉] As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an incredible year filled with milestones, engagements, collaborations, and community impact. From monthly SME and industry engagements, to helping SMEs hire local workforce through SG JobsConnect and our recent SMESummit that brought together more than 750 local SME owners, we continue to support enterprises through collaborative sessions and engagements, developing our local enterprises and creating platform for global opportunities and growth! 💼 🌐 Thank you to our members, partners and the enterprise community for making this journey possible. Here's to scaling greater heights together in 2025! 🌟 🤝

🎄✨ Merry Christmas 2024! ✨🎄 As we celebrate this season of joy and giving, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to members, partners and the enterprise community for an engaging year at the Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC)! Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with peace, prosperity, and plenty of cheers! Merry Christmas! ✨🎄🎅🏼

[Corporate Income Tax 2024] Calling all companies:  File your Year of Assessment 2024 Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Return by 30 November 2024. Failure to do so may result in penalties and/or prosecution. You may refer to the attached infographics for a quick overview of your filing obligations, what to avoid, and important points to note. More on CIT 2024 at https://go.gov.sg/cit2024. 

[DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award] We are glad to be of support in the launch of DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award, a new initiative to unearth and support innovative businesses with visionary solutions that address the world’s most ‘wicked’ problems. For the inaugural award, DBS Foundation is putting the focus on ageing and will be awarding a total of S$3 million to three outstanding businesses to accelerate solutions that enable everyone — including vulnerable communities — to age with dignity and purpose. The award is looking for solutions in areas including, but not limited to: - Enhance quality of life with innovative products and services - Improve access to healthcare and nutrition, and protect and enhance mental wellness - Foster more inclusive and resilient communities; redefining the built environment to help combat social isolation - Build a multi-generational workforce through new skills and micro-jobs - Improve digital literacy and financial resilience Businesses with other transformative longevity solutions are welcome to apply, too! If your organisation fits the bill, find out more or share this post and tag someone who should apply. ℹ Applications for the DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award are open until 30 November 2024. For more information on eligibility and timeline, check out DBS Foundation Impact Beyond Award website: go.dbs.com/impact-beyond.

[Nee Soon GRC x POSB Financial Literacy Carnival] Last week, we had the opportunity to be part of Nee Soon GRC x POSB Financial Literacy Carnival. Over 800 residents joined to learn essential budgeting and money management skills through interactive and hands-on activities. 🌟 At ATC, we showcased our JobsConnect initiative, dedicated to connecting job seekers with employment opportunities across our vibrant network of member companies and SMEs. We loved engaging with the community and supporting residents in finding meaningful career paths with hiring SMEs. 💼🤝 Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, and here's to more initiatives that build a stronger, more connected community!

[TechWeek Singapore & Accounting and Business Show 2024] October has been an exciting month filled with valuable trade shows and insightful engagements! 🎉✨ At the Accounting and Business Show 2024, our Enterprise Committee Vice-Chairperson, Ms Mathilda Kuek, represented ATC as a featured speaker on “Strategies for Female Business Leaders.” With her wealth of experience in the financial sector, Ms. Mathilda shared impactful personal stories and actionable takeaways for driving inclusion and success in business. 👩💼 💼 🌐 📈 Meanwhile, at TechWeek 2024, our Enterprise Committee Member, Mr Danish, led a panel discussion on “Omnichannel Technologies,” sharing top industry trends for businesses to watch. Thank you to both Ms Mathilda and Mr Danish for showcasing ATC’s commitment to empowering industry leaders and advancing our advocacy efforts! 🙌 👏

[Singapore FinTech Festival 2024] Get ready for the Singapore FinTech Festival this November! We’re thrilled to partner with the world’s most impactful FinTech event, where global leaders in Policy, Finance, and Technology come together. ATC members enjoy a special 20% discount on Delegate Passes (discount applies to current rates). Don’t miss out—register today: https://bit.ly/SFFCPATC

[Industry Engagement - The Road to IPO for SMEs] 🚀 Thinking of taking your company public? 🚀 This complimentary session will provide a comprehensive overview of the listing process on the SGX, covering both the Mainboard and Catalist. The session will cover: 🔍 Pros and cons of going public ✅ Assessing your company’s readiness 🗓️ Key timelines and milestones ⚡ Strategies to overcome common challenges 📊 Compliance essentials after listing -------- 📅 Date: Wednesday, 09 October 2024 🕒 Time: 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM (Registration starts from 6.00 PM) 📍 Venue: Seminar Space @ ATC - 8 Burn Road #15-11 Trivex Singapore 369977 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ipoforsmes CNPLaw LLP #SGX #IPO #BusinessGrowth #Catalist #Mainboard #GoingPublic #Entrepreneurship #singaporesmes #ATC

[Enterprise Committee Meeting] Last week, we held our regular committee meeting and welcomed new committee members too! The committee meeting brings together business leaders who represents various trade sectors to discuss key initiatives and programmes in supporting our business community. 🌐 💼 ✨ We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain committed advocating and championing for the interests of our local enterprises! 🤝 ✅ Follow us on our social handles for more updates! Facebook: @sgatc Instagram: @atc.sg LinkedIn: @atcsg TikTok: @atc_sg #ATC #SMEs #singaporesmes

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome the Association of Trade and Commerce (ATC) on board as an event partner for this year’s IDG Tech Symposium & Awards! ATC, known for advocating the development and growth of Singapore’s enterprises, will be part of this prestigious event, celebrating the top innovators from the Future Enterprise, CIO100, and CSO30 Awards.   Join us on 19th November at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre to celebrate industry leaders and their achievements!   Website: https://lnkd.in/gGNVfyqi Register now: https://lnkd.in/gd2s2-Zn   #IDGTechSymposium #CIO100ASEAN #ATCSingapore #DigitalTransformation #Innovation IDC Foundry Events Asia Pacific