Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC)
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization comprised of businesses and professionals working together to build and promote a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our country. The primary function, however, is to ensure the most favorable environment for the effective and profitable operation of businesses. Considerable emphasis is placed on projects which will enhance the development of the wider community. The primary function is subdivided into services offered by the Chamber and specific activities that it carries out, in its role as economic advisor and business advocate. These include: advising members on trade regulations and a variety of other trade matters; lobbying government on matters affecting trade and industry; facilitating linkages between our members and local and overseas sources and outlets for goods and services; facilitating ingoing & outgoing trade missions thus providing members the opportunities of meeting with trade missions to Jamaica and participating in Jamaican trade missions to overseas markets, thus keeping abreast with changing business trends for new and traditional products; advising members of proposed changes in government policies and changes as they affect commerce; acting as arbitrator in commercial disputes; maintaining links with International Chambers of Commerce to ensure members direct access to specific information on products, markets and companies internationally; providing counselling/assistance to members with specific problems, and the provision of “Membership Mixers” and “Power Breakfasts” to allow the networking of members.
Website: Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC)
Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association (JMEA)
The Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association (JMEA) is Jamaica’s leading industry association, serving as the voice of exporters, manufacturers, service providers micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The JMEA provides vital support to the industry through advocacy, strategic partnerships, export services, research, capacity building and access to finance. The Jamaica Manufacturers & Exporters Association (JMEA) remains instrumental in helping their local companies expand and export. Their members form the cornerstone of Jamaica’s business community and it is the group that continues to drive new thinking and works diligently to foster a stronger economy, which is evident in the long-term success of renowned Jamaican brands. The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Limited (JMEA) is a limited liability company that promotes the development of the manufacturing and export sectors and endeavors to increase their contribution to the socio-economic welfare of the country by creating jobs and improving the standard of living for all. Today, the Association represents manufacturers and exporters in several sub-sectors as well as institutions and organizations that provide services to these sectors.
Website: JMEA
Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ)
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica is a national organisation of private sector associations, companies and individuals working together to promote a competitive and productive private sector. Established in 1976, the PSOJ represents the interest of the most diverse group of private sector entities and seeks to influence national policy issues of a political, social or economic nature in order to facilitate business development and growth. The Officers and Executive Committee, under guidance from the Council, lead this process by promoting discussions with the country’s government and civil society. The organisation is also in close contact with the major multi lateral and bilateral agencies.
Website: PSOJ
Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ)
Formed in 1939, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is registered under the Trade Union Act of Jamaica and is a service provider to the Ports as well as a member-based organisation of terminal operators, stevedoring contractors and shipping agents, the latter of which are the marketing and logistics representatives of shipping lines in Jamaica. The SAJ was founded against the backdrop of Jamaica’s labour upheaval in the 1930s by a small group of businessmen as a labour hire organization. Since then, membership has grown steadily and the association now represents seventy-eight (78) businesses. The association works closely with Government agencies and the private sector to promote sustainability and growth in the shipping industry. The SAJ promotes initiatives to advance the interests of its members, employees and staff as well as delivers training programmes for industry members. It promotes a high standard of industrial relations in the shipping industry through the Joint Industrial Council established in 1952. True to the core of its business as a labour hire organisation, the SAJ employs and manages a cadre of 250 varying types of skilled workers which it supplies to the terminals operating at Port Bustamante across three shifts each day. The SAJ plays a key role in ensuring that Jamaica’s maritime sector is competitive and remains viable through vigorous representation on critical industry and government committees.
Website: SAJ
The Jamaica Manufacturers' Association Limited (JMA)
JMA was established in 1947 as a limited liability company to promote the development of the manufacturing sector and increase its contribution to the socio-economic welfare of the country by creating jobs and improving the standard of living for all. Today, the Association represents manufacturers in seven manufacturing sub-sectors as well as institutions and organizations that provide services to these sectors.
MISSION
To serve our members through the efficient delivery of quality service that will impact positively on the development of the manufacturing sector, our employees, our associates, whilst contributing to the society.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The JMA has a Board with representation from twenty-two companies. The Executive is made up of the President, Deputy President, Treasurer, Vice Presidents, Immediate Past President and the Executive Director.
MEMBERSHIP
There are three categories of membership:
Ordinary Members:
Should be engaged in manufacturing; be a registered company with Articles and Memorandum of Association
Associate Members:
· Individuals, firms, partnerships or companies which provide service to the manufacturing sector
· Associations engaged or interested in any business in Jamaica and acceptable as such to the Board of Directors.
Micro and Small Members:
Manufacturers employing 1-5 persons, in operation for less than seven (7) years with gross annual sales not exceeding J$10 million.
Website: Jamaica Manufacturer's Association
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