Since 1999, the chamber has modernized and mechanized its internal network of activities within all the departments, acquired the ISO 9001:2000 for quality management system applications and expanded its office space from 600 sq m to 2400 sq m. A further 12000 sq m constitute the first phase of the new building project.

CCIAT Services list

• The Membership Department provides member companies with trade related authentication and certification of documents and signatures in addition to certificates of origin.

• The IT Training Center offers training on all levels to members of the chamber, company staff, government employees, students, and other social groups in cooperation with New Horizons and Microsoft.

• The Media and Communications Department issues a quarterly magazine and bulletins for economic and agricultural affairs, as well as all chamber communiqués and public relations.

• The IT Incubator provides facilities and consultancy to university students for software development and supports innovative ideas.

• The Mutual Fund, an entity independent in its management, initiated in 1999 by the Chamber, to provide support to all members of the four Lebanese Chambers such as health schemes and capital funds.

• The GIS (Geographic Information System) Department, established in 2001, has accumulated and assembled existing economic and demographic data and implemented it in the software system. Data is being updated and upgraded by field surveys on a regular basis. The system is planned to provide data for use in the commercial, construction, marketing, services and other industries in the region.

• Foreign Relations Department provides information and guidance on foreign development projects such as technical and financial assistance programs offered by foreign delegations and organizations in Lebanon. The Department organizes seminars, conferences and workshops related to foreign assistance programs and offers consultancy and financial advice to potential investors.

• The Arbitration and Conciliation Center was founded for resolving commercial disputes between parties of the local business community.[more]

• The Bar-coding Service provides international standard bar-coding for commercial goods. The service also includes traceability for agriculture and agro-industrial products.

• The Agricultural affairs Office guides and advises local farmers on potential projects, technical consultancies, international standards of production and exportation requirements.

• A Business Formation and Information Unit which processes all the legal and Government transactions required for company formation. The Unit also provides information to businesses on government related procedures and regulations.

• Other services the Chamber provides are venues for national and local conferences, small exhibitions, seminars and lectures.