Objectives and goals of the Chamber

(1) The objectives of the Chamber shall be– (a) to foster the economic growth and social well- being of Belize through the free-enterprise system at all levels by promoting and protecting both nationally and internationally, commerce, all sectors of industry and agriculture, including agri-business, tourism and manufacturing, the professions and the trades; (b) to continuously strive to enhance the Chamber’s ability to better serve its members whilst operating as a self- sustaining non- profit, non-political organization. (2) The goals of the Chamber shall be– (a) to encourage, enhance and promote an investment climate which is favourable to both local and foreign investors; (b) to continuously work towards the strengthening of the partnership between the 6 Commerce and Industry public and private sectors, and the growth of private enterprise; (c) to promote and encourage commercial ventures and capital investment; (d) to promote the development of services, agriculture, tourism, fishing, forestry, industry, aquaculture, manufacturing and other related fields; (e) to undertake, promote and facilitate economic and financial studies as a guide to investment; (f) to consider, discuss and take action on questions directly or indirectly relating to or affecting commerce and industry generally, including promoting, supporting or lawfully opposing legislative or other concerns affecting the entire country; (g) to collect and distribute statistical and other information relating to commercial services, and the business, tourism, and manufacturing sectors, including the professions and the trades in Belize; (h) to foster and encourage co-operation among private, financial and non-governmental organizations in the development and use of their human resources to strengthen and improve the economic development of Belize; (i) to promote the development of export-oriented businesses so as to increase foreign earnings and aid growth; Commerce and Industry 7 (j) to actively promote Belize abroad as an ideal country for foreign investment and a popular destination for tourists; (k) to promote and support the cultural and scientific advancement of Belize with due regard to the protection of the environment and the preservation and promotion of Belize’s cultural heritage; (l) to liaise closely with the Government on matters of national importance and interest; (m) to promote and foster the tri-partite relationship with Government, Employers and Labour through active participation in and contribution to relevant representative organizations and bodies nationally and internationally. (3) The objectives and goals of the Chamber shall also include any other objective or purpose which may from time to time be included in the Constitution of the Chamber.