Adana Chamber of Commerce, an institution that is one of the oldest city Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Turkey, was founded in 1894 in compliance with the orders of the Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture with the aim of controlling and regulating commerce, and particularly cotton trade. During those early years cotton exportation was an important activity in the region and the Chamber was established to develop and extend this trade; the pressure exerted by foreign buyers was also taken into consideration.

Between the years 1909 - 1911 our Chamber has taken the Chamber of Agriculture within its system and worken under the title of Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. After 1911 the Chamber has separated from the Chamber of Agriculture and begining with the 1. World War it has been known as the Adana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 1966, upon the request of our Industrialist members, and agreement of the Chamber council and the permission given by the Ministry of Commerce a seperate Chamber of Industry was founded. Thereafter the title of our Chamber has been changed to ?Adana Chamber of Commerce? (shortly ATO) according to the Law numbered 5590, and it has been operating under this title ever since.

Following is a list of the Chamber members filed according to their legal status:

ACC has taken over the mission of leading, guiding and participating in the development and organization of several business sectors, encouraging new enterprises in Adana. ACC has always acted as a guide and enterprise in the inauguration of business sectors to world trade.

ACC has taken its place amongst the founders and working partners in various organizations that have become important steps in the development of the economy of Adana, some of which are listed below :

ADANA FOUNDATION OF UNITY AND COLLABORATION

ADANA INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER (AYAGEM)

ORGANIZED INDUSTRIAL REGION

KOBI INESTMENT PARTNERSHIP CO.

CUKUROVA ELECTRIC CO.

ADANA EURO INFO CENTRE

ACC has continued its assistance and participation in the fields of education, culture, arts, science, sports and social activities. Following is a summary of organizations whre ACC has contributed with its active participation, by providing service or building necessary complexes.

ACC works in collaboration with various Public organizations, attending several comissions or committees, participating as an active member.