Founded on December 22, 1870, the Santos Commercial Association is a technical and advisory body of the Federal Government (Decree 7,770, of September 2, 1941), being known as the Businessman's House. Its mission is to develop businesses and find uniform and sustainable solutions for business issues in the region.
Structured in Sectorial Chambers, which bring together companies and entities by economic activity of greatest interest, ACS provides numerous services to its membership and is a protagonist in the main actions aimed at the social and economic development of the region and the country.
In 2007, ACS was elected the Reference Commercial Association of the Southeast Region, an award offered by the Confederation of Commercial Associations of Brazil (CACB).
The Santos Commercial Association participates in numerous entities linked to the municipalities of Santos and the region, the governments of the State of São Paulo and the Union, as well as public and private institutions.
Vision
To be a relevant ecosystem in representativeness and development of the business environment, where strategic connections and continuous innovation generate real value.
Mission
To represent, support and strengthen associated companies, promoting economic and social development through innovation, qualification, institutional articulation and defense of a competitive and sustainable business environment.
Values
- Ethics, integrity and transparency
- Associativism and collaboration
- Innovation and future vision
- Social responsibility
- Valuing people and knowledge
The Santos Commercial Association is structured
in Sectorial Chambers, which bring together companies and entities by sector of activity.
ACS has more than 20 Sectorial Chambers:
