World Trade Center Beirut (WTC Beirut) is a member of the World Trade Centers Association, New York (WTCA) (www.wtca.org) known for its unique global mission of promoting and facilitating international trade. WTC Network includes more than 300 WTCs operating in almost 100 countries across the globe.
WTC Beirut has been operating in Lebanon since 2003. Its main services include providing international trade services (Business Matchmaking services; trade information & trade mission services, etc), and organizing business conferences.
United Management Bureau (UMB) is a leading Management Solutions institute established in 1997 with the objective of offering Management Systems Auditing, Registrations, and Training in the Middle East and Africa. Over the years UMB has grown in size and scope to address the evolving market trends and clients needs. The company includes several regional offices and lines of business. UMB is well represented in the Middle East and Africa through the established offices in Lebanon, KSA, UAE, Egypt, Algeria, Kuwait, Syria, Yemen, Sudan and other countries. UMB specializes in management system Registration/Certification, Auditing, related Training, and Risk Management Solutions. UMB is dedicated to help organizations achieve business improvement objectives by providing effective solutions ranging from International Management Systems Auditing, to Second Party Audits, to Franchise Auditing, to Custom Auditing, to Interactive Training Programs, to Hospital Accreditation Services, to Business Excellence and Process Improvement solutions.
Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) has started to gain grounds in Lebanon as several organizations began to realize the importance of CSR strategies for business continuity and sustainability. Although focusing on community issues is not a new phenomenon, companies are becoming more aware of the need to be responsible towards the economy, society, environment, and human welfare.
CSR professionals and business leaders will gather next April in Beirut to share their thoughts and experience on the practical implementation of CSR programs that have contributed to the enhancement of business practices. The conference is organized by World Trade Center Beirut (WTC) and United Management Bureau (UMB). The first edition of Lebanon's annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conference (www.csr-event.com) will be held under the theme of "CSR: Unveiling the Moral Purpose of Business"Â on Thursday 14th of April, 2011.
This nation-wide conference will help consolidate CSR initiatives and set the momentum for Corporate Social Responsibility in Lebanon. The event is expected to stimulate the growth of social responsibility culture in organizations to ensure sustainable future. The Conference will cover CSR trends in Lebanon and the region from its strategic conception to implementation.
World Trade Center Beirut S.A.L. 
United Management Bureau (UMB)
