The Businessmen Association for Syria (BSA) is an independent, non-profit organization based in Syria, with branches in various Syrian provinces and around the world. It is recognized by the new Syrian government and joined the International Business Forum (IBF) in 2022
We are committed to supporting efforts aimed at empowering the Syrian economy and enhancing joint regional and international investment climates, with a focus on empowering our members economically, providing them with support, and ensuring their effective representation in relevant official forums, in addition to positively and effectively influencing economic decision-makers.
Present a positive media image of the Syrian business community in general and the association’s members in particular.
Promote Women’s Entrepreneurial Role: Highlight and support women in business leadership.
Empower Young Entrepreneurs: Support their social and economic empowerment.
Present Business Perspective: Contribute ideas and visions to policymakers and influencers for greater positive impact.
Effective Representation: Represent members in relevant local and international forums, elevate their economic standing, and act as one of the Syrian businessmen’s representatives before Arab and foreign institutions.
Facilitate Effective Economic Networking: Engage with institutions focused on development and economic matters.
Support Legitimate Economic Interests of Members: Enhance their commercial, innovative, and managerial capacities.
Contribute to Supporting Local Economic Growth: By attracting investors, promoting investments, coordinating business delegations, and fostering commercial cooperation to strengthen the local economy.
Organizing workshops and training courses to enhance members' commercial and managerial skills
Developing specialized training programs for young entrepreneurs to enhance their education and capabilities
Developing and implementing marketing strategies to attract both domestic and international investors
Organizing trade exhibitions and events
Establishing databases on relevant resources and needs
Coordinating and collaborating with chambers of commerce and related economic institutions
Conducting research and utilizing available databases to support investors and guide decisions
Providing regular economic analyses to help shape public policies
Offering advisory services to members on business improvement and international expansion
Providing technical support for entrepreneurs and emerging projects
Contributing to economic initiatives that promote social responsibility
Forming specialized committees from association members to present their views and proposals to policymakers and economic institutions
Participating in international events and conferences to promote the interests of association members and enhance their global economic standing
Establishing communication platforms for members to exchange information and business opportunities
Publishing regular bulletins with association news and available opportunities
Developing a database of members activities to keep pace with their business developments
Encouraging joint projects among members
Leveraging media to support and promote the associations objectives