EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES & BENEFITS

Established in 1906, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) is an internationally renowned business organisation and the apex body of the Chinese business community in Singapore. It is the founder of the biennial World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) and the World Chinese Business Network (WCBN), a global online business portal (www.wcbn.com.sg). It plays a　proactive role in representing the interests of the local business community and contributing to the economic, educational, cultural and community development in Singapore.　In its continued drive for service excellence, the SCCCI has consistently maintained its ISO 9001-2000 certification standard in membership service since 1995.

The SCCCI has a membership network of about 130 trade associations and 4,000 corporate entities including large financial and business organisations, multinational corporations, government-linked companies, small and medium enterprises from a wide spectrum of trades and industries. These members together provide vast resources and opportunities which enable the SCCCI to develop an influential global Chinese business network for business, education, culture and community development. In return, they share a strong sense of pride and identity together and benefit immensely from the SCCCI’s membership services, facilities and activities mentioned below.

1. Representation of Members’ Interests
With its established and close relationships with the government as well as the local and foreign trade agencies, the SCCCI is well-placed to make representations to various authorities on matters affecting its members and the business community.

2. Free Connection to Local and World Business Network
Members of the SCCCI are listed in both the WCBN and SCCCI websites, enjoying free world-wide connection and publicity online. The SCCCI eBizcommunity, an online portal exclusive to its members, provides a complimentary and convenient virtual platform for them to exchange information and promote their products and services within the membership network. 

3. Ample Networking Opportunities with Overseas Businessmen
The SCCCI receives more than 10 overseas business delegations from China, India and many other countries every month. Members are given ample opportunities to network and establish business contacts with the overseas delegates. Members also receive exclusive invitations to participate in the biennial WCEC and in many other international business conferences and overseas missions.

4. Latest Business News and Reports
Each member receives a complimentary copy of the SCCCI’s bi-monthly publication, Chinese Enterprise 《华商》, which provides the latest news on trade and economic development, happenings in the Chinese business community worldwide and reports on members’ events and success stories. The SCCCI Resource Library allows members to source for trade related information, economic reviews and business directories both physically and on-line. The SCCCI also develops and hosts the Chinese version of the EnterpriseOne (企业通) portal (www.sccci.org.sg/enterpriseone), a multi-agency initiative managed by SPRING Singapore. EnterpriseOne helps local enterprises to find the answers they need to start, sustain and grow their businesses.

5. Many Business Events at Affordable Charges
The SCCCI conducts more than 200 talks, seminars, workshops, conferences and other events annually. Priority invitations and concession rates are extended to members to attend these events.

6. Exclusive Social / Recreational / Cultural / Educational Events
The SCCCI organises regular members’ gatherings and special functions in conjunction with festive seasons to allow its members to enjoy camaraderie within a relaxed atmosphere. 

7. Affordable Value-added Services at EDC@SCCCI
The SCCCI Enterprise Development Centre (EDC@SCCCI) taps on to the vast management, financial and technological resources within the membership of the SCCCI to provide affordable business consultancy and advisory services for business expansion, especially in gaining access to government assistance schemes and overseas markets such as China and India.

8. Business Management and Language Training Programmes
The Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB) assists members to plan and implement appropriate manpower training and development programmes to meet their corporate goals and objectives. It also conducts Chinese language and culture programmes to prepare businessmen and professionals to venture into the China market.

9. Interest Groups
The Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN), Career Women’s Group (CWG), Mandarin Toastmasters Club, Mandarin Singing Classes, Chinese Calligraphy Appreciation Course, and Photography Club have been set up to allow members to share and pursue their common interests. They are self-contained, with innovative ideas, talents, resources and efforts contributed by members themselves.

10. Discounts on the Use of SCCCI’s Conference Facilities
The auditorium, exhibition / multi-purpose function room and conference room within the SCCCI Building are available for use by members at concessionary rental rates (discounts up to 30% off public rates). In addition, free publicity at the SCCCI Building and on the SCCCI website is extended to events held within the SCCCI’s premises. 

11. Weekly Events Updates – First-hand Information Service
Weekly calendars of activities are sent to all members, enabling them to obtain first-hand information on forthcoming events.

12. Special discount on tour packages

13. Free BOC-SCCCI Great Wall Affinity Card         New!
      Exclusive card privileges and merchants privileges for members.

14. Singapore Chinese Orchestra Ticketing Discount
SCCCI members enjoy 15% discount off Singapore Chinese Orchestra's concert tickets. (Discount only available for regular concerts)
 

Members' Privileges and Benefits in Brief

• Free copy of bi-monthly issue of Chinese Enterprise
• Free listing of members’ products and services in the members’ on-line directory
• Free listing of company data in the World Chinese Business Network
• Free access to the SCCCI Resource Library
• Free information service through the EDC@SCCCI hotline 6337 8388
• Free access to the SCCCI’s Wireless Internet Connection within the premises of the SCCCI building
• Preferential rates for using the consultancy services of EDC@SCCCI
• Preferential rates for issue of Certificates of Origin (COs) and usage of TradeNet services 
• Preferential rates for access to the membership database 
• Preferential fees for participation in SCCCI’s events 
• Preferential rates for translation services 
• Preferential rates for the purchase of SCCCI’s publications 
• Preferential rates for SCCCI’s Internet access
• Priority for their participation in product exhibitions and trade fairs
• Preferential rates for participation in the programmes and courses conducted by SCCIOB
• Preferential rates for using the SCCCI’s mediation services