Founded in 1986, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) is a grassroots, non-profit organization that serves as a forum for participants to address key issues affecting trade and economic development in North America. Working with entities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the BTA advocates on behalf of policies and initiatives designed to improve border affairs and trade relations among the three nations.
The BTA represents a network of 1.8 million public and private sector representatives, including business leaders, chambers of commerce and industry, academic institutions, economic development corporations, industrial parks, transport companies, custom brokers, manufacturers, and federal, state, and local government officials and agencies.
Our Vision
The BTA’s vision is to be the recognized leader in authority for the facilitation of international trade and commerce in the Americas. Its core values include a commitment to improving the quality of life in border communities through out trade and commerce, and a commitment to work as a community-based grassroots organization.
Our Mission
To initiate, monitor and influence public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce through advocacy, education, issue development, research and analysis, and strategic planning.
Our Core Values include commitment to improving the quality of life in border communities through trade and commerce, and commitment to work as a community-based grassroots organization.
Our Board of Directors
The Border Trade Alliance is proud to have on its board a group of experts on border trade who make NAFTA a reality through their daily work.
A Message from the Chair
A few words from the desk of our Chair, J. ART MACIAS Jr.
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Our Committees
The BTA committees are the source of our grassroots advocacy. The eight committees of the Border Trade Alliance tackle the issues facing the Canadian border and Mexican border trade communities. Our committees are comprised of BTA board members and experts in their respective fields.
Testimonials
Read testimonials from current sponsors and government officials about how the work of the BTA has helped their cause or made a difference in their organization.
Our Staff
Get to know a little more about who we are and where we come from.
Job/Internship Opportunities
Do you want to help improve the quality of life of border communities by helping facilitate international trade and commerce in North America? Do you see yourself promoting, monitoring, and influencing public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce? Then the Border Trade Alliance is the place for you!. Contact us for more information.
FAQs
All the questions you might have about the BTA answered here and more. If it’s not here, you can always contact us to find out.
