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WE ADVOCATE FOR he Durban Chamber with short, medium- and heart of this unit are industry-

specific forums and Area forums
long-term perspectives. We
identifies government
YOUR BUSINESS Tpolicy relevant to business advocate good practice and (Western, Northern, Southern,
in Durban and amplifies core
and Central) that engage on a
influence policy for the city,
issues that impact on business province, and state. At the monthly or bi-quarterly base. n
WHY DURBAN CHAMBER FORUMS EXIST

INFORMATION SHARING INDUSTRY NETWORKING BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

TRADE AND INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS SAFETY AND JUSTICE MANUFACTURING
We promote Durban as an effective trading We provide information on environmental We formulate a deeper understanding of We understand the manufacturing
hub by understanding the policy environment, legislation and promote sustainability safety issues facing the city and identify environment and unpack incentives
the mechanisms and special vehicles. awareness and compliance. synergies to tackle crime and grime in available within the industry.
eThekwini.

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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS HUMAN RESOURCES YOUTH IN BUSINESS WOMEN IN BUSINESS
We build a deeper understanding of We ensure that the Durban Chamber’s We empower the youth through training We identity and deal with socio-
issues around economic planning in view on human resources-related, and business advice that can develop economic issues faced by women
eThekwini by making recommendations labour affairs and social policy matters their professional skills and business in business and the workplace and
and examining emergent policies and are communicated to business acumen to become leaders and provide structured training, coaching
respond accordingly. organisations and government. entrepreneurs. and business mentorship.

NON PROFIT ORGANISATIONS TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE DURBAN PORT COMMITTEE
We provide skills development sessions for We promote Durban as the preferred We maintain awareness of issues We focus on port activity development
NPO members and explore synergies between tourism destination. The tourism forum relating to infrastructure namely water, and provide resolution mechanisms.
member NPOs, with the membership of the identifies barriers in the tourism industry sanitation, refuse management, energy,
Durban Chamber in CSI initiatives. and determines appropriate strategies communications and transport.
and actions to promote development and
growth.

2018 MOST ATTENDED

FORUMS AND THE TOPICS

1. An overview of the Annual Financial 8. Shape Durban: Economic Development
Statistics survey and Job Creation Strategy
2. Actual and predicted salary/wage 9. Framework for sustainable cities:
increases in South Africa Triggers for Catalytic Growth
3. Cyber Crime and its impact on SMMEs
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE 4. Ocean Economy (Operation Phakisa 10. Step by step process for employers and
ENTERPRISES unpacked) medical professionals to follow when
We provide networking opportunities for they have an inquiry on duty
healthcare professionals and provide We provide information issues affecting 5. Establishment of the Women Economic
information and business advice related to SMMEs and facilitate with providers of Advisory Council 11. Personal and small business
the healthcare sector. economic opportunities. 6. Understanding the context of renewable development
energy in eThekwini Municipality 12. The impact of the 4 industrial
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7. NPO grants application process and revolution on the manufacturing
requirements sector. n

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