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UNVEILING OF THE UPLIFT HUB

AFFORDABLE MEMBERSHIP TO BOOST YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

he Durban Chamber ■ Utilise chamber facilities, “We need more intense
of Commerce and including a meeting room support for the youth sector,
TIndustry NPC (DCCI) for events which plays a key role in the
has launched the “Uplift ■ Benefit from structured value chain of job creation
Hub”, an innovative new support, including training through entrepreneurship.
membership category designed and skills development Our target market for this
to support and connect membership tier is anyone from
young entrepreneurs and “The Durban Chamber a Grade 10 high school learner
businesspeople in eThekwini. is committed to creating to a newly registered business
opportunities for emerging needing to be supported. The
The Durban Chamber has
been a driving force behind entrepreneurs, ensuring they hub is designed to create a
path for youth entrepreneurs,
business growth in the city of have access to the networks informal traders, and small
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal and knowledge necessary to business owners to transition
for over 167 years. The Uplift thrive,” said Palesa Phili, CEO into a formal economy.
Hub is part of a vision that of the Durban Chamber of
the chamber has had since the Commerce. “We are equipping the next
revision of its new strategy, “The Uplift Hub embodies generation of business leaders
to formalise the support to this commitment, providing with the tools they need to
the informal sector, through young business minds with a succeed: increased access to
skills transfer, access to market cost-effective way to engage knowledge, understanding
connection opportunities, with an organisation that has how finance works, unlocking
mentorship connection, been at the heart of business market opportunities, and
training, development and growth and economic advocacy compliance support are all
support to young entrepreneurs in eThekwini since 1856.” critical for growth. This
from as early as high school. initiative aligns with our
Making Connections That vision, ‘In Business for a Better
A Powerful Platform for Count World’. Our drive is to create a
Growth conducive business environment
The Uplift Hub is positioned
The Uplift Hub is not just as a membership package for all and a strong support
a membership; it’s an entry that is targeted at start-up network for growth.” 
point into a world of business formal businesses, informal
possibilities. By joining, businesses, and aspiring young For more info, contact the Durban
members will: entrepreneurs that delivers Chamber on:
■ Access a thriving community nearly all the benefits of full T: +27 (0)31 335 1000
of business leaders and top Chamber membership at a E: info@durbanchamber.co.za
corporate players fraction of the cost. W: www.durbanchamber.co.za
■ Enjoy networking to open The new initiative bridges
doors to new collaborations budding entrepreneurs and
and clients the well-established business
■ Receive guidance and community, fostering
mentorship from established mentorship and meaningful
Palesa Phili, CEO of the Durban Chamber of Commerce industry experts exchanges.

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